Job Description

This experienced Recreation Planning position participates in complex planning projects administered by the Land Stewardship Section and performs a variety of functions to ensure public use and nature-based recreation on District lands is properly planned and delivered.  Conducts a wide range of planning and administrative activities requiring a comprehensive knowledge and expertise in developing and managing recreational use on public lands acquired through a combination of past work experience and formal educational training.  Serves as the planner for developing and administering public use and recreation programs, developing inter-agency and non-governmental partnership agreements to enhance recreational opportunities on District managed lands, and coordinating public use activities with other governmental and non-governmental entities. 

Specific duties include coordinating hunting programs on District lands in partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, managing the District’s volunteer program, overseeing the development and installation of public use informational and rule signage, contracting public access site and trailhead maintenance activities, and processing event authorization and right of entry agreements for recreational and other uses on District lands as requested by the public. 

This position is also responsible for representing the District’s at public meetings, developing and presenting rule change proposals and updates at stakeholder meetings, participating and providing recreational information through formal presentations at the District’s Recreation Forum meetings, and developing solutions to resolve complex agency and stakeholder issues.  Conducts District-wide public use facility inspections, researches and submits grant proposals for public use facility improvements, and assists the District’s Recreation Project Manager with the planning, design, permitting, procurement, and construction of recreation capital facility projects.  Responsible for a variety of analytical and narrative reports including the tabulation of visitor data and submits findings and recommendations.

Incumbent shall possess strong organizational and written and oral communication skills and the ability to work productively in a group setting with co-workers and outside agencies.  Assignments for developmental purposes may include some work that is typical of a higher-level planning position.

This position will report to the District’s Headquarters in West Palm Beach.

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TikTok Influencer Teaches Marion County Students About Archaeology  By: Alan Ivory

In a socially distanced world, social media has become more ingrained in our lives than ever before. With its surge in popularity, scientists like archaeologist David Ian Howe have been sharing their knowledge in the form of 60-second videos on TikTok.

Howe, who studies the relationship between prehistoric humans and their dogs, has been making a splash here in Florida. He can be seen giving TED talks, on PBS, and on his YouTube channel. His TikTok channel, however, is garnering the attention of the masses. To date, Howe has accumulated over half a million likes on his educational archaeology videos. 

As the K-12 Smallwood Foundation Fellow for the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute’s Scientist in Every Florida School Program, I host a virtual science after-school program for Marion County students. Each week during the program, I introduce students to a mystery scientist. I’m a big fan of Howe and after seeing the response to his videos on TikTok, I reached out to see if he would serve as one of these mystery guests. Without hesitation, he obliged.

A week prior to Howe’s visit, I told the students he was from TikTok, but I didn’t tell them what he studied. Once it came to Q&A time, I could tell one of the students was noticeably nervous to speak to him. Though once Howe answered the first question, the student’s nerves were calmed and the excitement grew.

When speaking to the students, Howe reminisced about some of his favorite memories on the job, such as uncovering a mammoth fossil near a stream in Wyoming. Students were able to ask Howe their pressing questions, which sparked discussion on their thoughts. Even though the interview was scheduled for 30 minutes, it went on for nearly an hour because of how invested students were in the conversation.

Archaeologist David Ian Howe has made a name for himself with his popular 60-second TikTok videos.

As part of the Mystery Scientist segment of the program, I always ask my guests a series of questions like, “What made you become interested in science?” This helps dismantle preexisting misconceptions that students may have about scientists. After these discussions, students are able to relate to the scientist as a person, not just for the position they hold.

I look forward to introducing Marion County teachers and students to science in new and interesting ways through our Mystery Scientist program. 

Learn more:

• For any questions about my science programming, email me at: alanivory34428@ufl.edu

• If you would like to schedule a scientist visit to your classroom, simply visit the following link: Request a Scientist

• If you’re a teacher or scientist looking to learn more about the Scientist in Every Florida School Program, sign up to receive our monthly newsletter where we give updates on the program, showcase scientist visits and advertise upcoming professional development opportunities! If you are a teacher (or curious individual), subscribe at the following link: Teacher SEFS subscription. If you are a scientist, subscribe at the following link: Scientist SEFS subscription.

THIS WEEK'S OCEAN JOBS LIST

For the complete list and full descriptions find the ocean jobs page at https://sevenseasmedia.org/. We add 20 to 30 new opportunities per week with 40k views per month!

We work hard to provide this jobs list and newsletter to you every week for free. If you find your next job from this list, or a new employee, please consider a tax-deductible donation as a thank you.

1. Software Engineer, Benioff Ocean Initiative, Santa Barbara, CA

2. Assistant Director, Plastic Tides, Remote

3. Assistant Developer, Plastic Tides, Remote

4. Director of Operations and Strategy, The Circulate Initiative, Remote

5. Research Director, The Circulate Initiative, Remote

6. Project Support Officer, IUCN, Pretoria, South Africa

7. Government Relations Manager, National Ocean Protection Coalition, Washington, DC

8. Federal Campaign Manager, National Ocean Protection Coalition, Washington, DC

9. Conservation Scientist, IUCN, San José, Costa Rica

10. Marine Biologist/Educator, WiseOceans, Luxury resort, Seychelles

11. Seasonal Educator (Museum Technician I), North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Manteo, NC

12. Consultant Seafood Industry Engagement, Global Fishing Watch (GFW), Remote

13. Fisheries Technician 1- American River Rotary Screw Traps, The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, Sacramento, CA

14. #107819 Science Engagement Coordinator, Scripps Institution Of Oceanography, La Jolla Ranch, CA

15. Development Coordinator, Coral Reef Alliance, Oakland, CA

16. Researcher in biogeochemistry trophic ecology (M/F), Ifremer, Nantes, France

17. Research Assistant (2 vacancies in Rajshahi and Jashore), WorldFish, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Seminole Tribe Agriculture/4-H Youth Development Program Extension Agent

THIS WEEK'S OCEAN JOBS LIST For the complete list and full descriptions find the ocean jobs page at https://sevenseasmedia.org/. We add 20 to 30 new opportunities per week with 40k views per month! We work hard to provide this jobs list and newsletter to you every week for free. If you find your next job from this list, or a new employee, please consider a tax-deductible donation as a thank you. 1. Regional Director – Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, IUCN, San José, Costa Rica 2. Ocean Biogeochemist, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UK 3. #107760 GO-SHIP Marine Data Manager/Technician, Scripps Institution Of Oceanography, La Jolla Ranch, CA 4. Dorado AUV Operations Engineer (2 positions), The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), Moss Landing, CA 5. OPS Biological Scientist I – FWC – 77907440 1, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Comission, Panama, FL 6. Seasonal Contract Field Technician 2021 – Lobster Research Program – Non-State, State of Maine Department of Marine Resources, Boothbay Harbor, ME 7. Senior Manager, Membership Analysis, Environmental Defense Fund, Washington, DC/ Remote 8. Senior Director, Oceans Science, Environmental Defense Fund, TBD 9. Project Manager, Prospect Research, Environmental Defense Fund, Remote 10. Research Fish Biologist, ZP-0482-3 (Direct Hire), NOAA Fisheries, Seattle, WA 11. Project Manager – International Cleanup Operation, 4Ocean, Boca Raton, FL 12. Membership Analyst, Canada's Ocean Supercluster, St. John's, NL, Canada 13. Voyage Operations Analyst, Nautilus Labs, New York, NY 14. Executive Assistant, Ocean Mind, Harwell, UK 15. Fisheries Technician 2, The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, North Bonneville, WA 16. Fisheries Technician 1 – Cowlitz Falls Fish Facility, The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, Randle, WA 17. Facilities Operations Coordinator, National Aquarium, Baltimore, MD 18. Director of Conservation Education, National Aquarium, Baltimore, MD 19. Ecology Lab and Research Aquarium Technician (Maternity cover), The Marine Biological Association, Plymouth, UK 20. Officer, Chilean Patagonia Project, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Santiago, CL 21. Program Assistant, The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Chicago, IL 22. Post-doc – Ocean food systems, Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland, St Andrews KY16, UK 23. Program Coordinator, Mobile Baykeeper, Mobile, AL 24. Content Marketing Specialist, UPSTREAM, New York, NY/Remote 25. Commission System Administrator (User Support), IUCN, Colombo, Sri Lanka 26. Human Dimensions Conservation Science Senior Officer, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Washington, DC 27. Education Specialist – Nature Center/Research Facility, The Education Department at Florida Oceanographic Society (FOS), Stuart, FL 28. Environmental and Social Management Officer, IUCN, Pretoria, South Africa 29. Sustainability Fellowship – Offshore Wind Energy Development, UNH Sustainability Institute, NH / Remote

EVENTS & WEBINARS

(Full Calendar)

• Sea Story Time: Marine Science Through Storybooks; Date/Time: Wednesday, February 3 from 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
• Ocean Decade: U.S. Launch Meeting; Date/Time: Feb 3 – 4, 2021, 11:30AM – 5:30PM ET
• Coastal GeoTools 2021; Date/Time: February 8, 2021
• Conservation Territories At Sea; Date/Time: Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 12:30 – 1:30 PM ET
• Webinar: Building a State Plan to Monitor and Assess Marine Litter: Lessons Learned; Date/Time: Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 2 pm US EST / 11 am US PST / 7 pm UTC
• Webinar: Sea Secrets Lecture Series 2021 with CIMAS: From the Deepest Oceans to the Highest Clouds; Date/Time: Feb 9, 2021, 06:30 PM in Eastern Time (the US and Canada)
• Gender-Based Violence and Environment Linkages: Stories and strategies for change; Date/Time: Thursday, 11 February 2021, 8:00 – 9:30 AM EST
• Living Shorelines, Breakwaters, and Dunes With Carl Alderson; Date/Time: Thursday, February 11, 2021, 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
• Webinar: Coral reef eco-evolutionary dynamics: Adaptation and connectivity in MPA networks under future climate change; Date/Time: Thursday, February 25, 1 pm US EST/10 am US PST/6 pm UTC
• Webinar: Planning Ocean Uses in 3D; Date/Time: Wednesday, March 3, 1 pm US EST/10 am US PST/6 pm UTC

Guidelines for EE Excellence Small Grants- Deadline Feb 10

Through a small grants program, there is funding available for professional development opportunities focused on the Guidelines for Excellence. There are two small grants available:
1) Supports sponsoring Guidelines for Excellence workshops ($500-1000) in your state/province or region

2) Supports building the capacity at the state/provincial or regional level to sponsor your own Guidelines Trainers Bureau in cooperation with NAAEE and the National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education ($1-2000) 

Learn more!

Submit a proposal to present at the Nature-Based Early Learning Virtual Conference

Deadline: February 5, 2021

NATURAL RESOURCES EDUCATOR-NATURAL AREAS PROGRAM

(Parks and Natural Resources)

 

• Pay Range: $22.08/hr. - $33.01/hr. ($45,926.40 - $68,660.80/annually)
• Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
• Location: 4177 Ben Durrance Rd Bartow, FL 33830
• Health Benefits Package, Including Paid Holidays 

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated. The job description herein provides for the range of duties to be performed for this position. It is not intended to reflect all duties that are required within this position.

MAJOR FUNCTION

Responsible staff position for coordination and implementation of the environmental educational program for Parks and Natural Resources Division’s Natural Areas Program. Plans and provides environmental education to both youth and adults with primary focus on youth. Assist with the management of the environmental education center, public outreach, and communication of land management activities with a focus on the natural resources of Polk County.

Coordinates activities with schools, public, volunteers, County staff, community partners, and related agencies on issues pertaining to environmental education and conservation. Provides educational programs to school groups, conducts teacher training workshops and outreach programs. Network with colleagues to create effective outreach programming, signage and print publications. Assists with the preparation and implementation of grants. Assists with preparing and conducting presentations to enhance the knowledge of natural resources along with concepts of protection and conservation of these resources.

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Part-time, Seasonal Environmental Educator, Environmental Learning Center

Coral Restoration and Conservation Summer Internship, Coral Restoration Foundation