Hiring: Ecological & Marine Resources Division Manager Company: Manatee County Government, Work That Matters Location: Bradenton, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 12:13:11 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : EMR, Microsoft Office, Pest, Program Management, Project Management, Shell About the job Required Skills: •These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. •Prepares work plans and interacts closely with the Department Director to achieve objectives; formulate strategies to achieve objectives; and keep the Department Director apprised of current issues and obstacles to overall mission. •Leads a multidisciplinary team overseeing three core programs within the Natural Resources Department (NRD): 1) Ecological Restoration, 2) Mitigation Services, and 3) Marine Resources. •Develops annual program budgets based on EMR Division needs •Works closely with Fiscal Services and the Government Relations Grant’s Team monitoring revenue and expenses, tracking grant deliverables and deadlines, and allocating fiscal resources appropriately. •Renders technical assistance and liaison services to other government agencies, citizens, and environmental groups regarding restoration ecology of county owned and/or managed lands, inland and along coastal areas. •Lead and oversee implementing Board-directed ecological restoration projects and programs. •Develops, analyzes, and reviews documents such as engineering plans, surveys, budgets, funding applications, permit applications, and compliance reports related to ecological restoration projects including compensatory mitigation projects. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s or master’s degree in natural sciences such as biology, ecology, botany, natural resource management, wetland or soil science, marine biology, ecology, environmental engineering, environmental science, ecological restoration, or related field. •Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in program management directly related to habitat restoration including planning, design, budget development, permitting, implementation, management, monitoring, remediation, adaptive management, and/or contractor or staff oversight. •Deep knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, permitting, grant administration, and protected species compliance •Strong leadership and project management expertise •Demonstrated capacity to manage interdisciplinary teams and large-scale ecological projects. •Valid driver license with valid Florida driver license within 30 days of hire. •Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. •Ecological & Marine Resources (E&MR) Division Manager •In the Ecological Restoration Program Compensation: •$80,143 - $106,189 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!