announces a full-time job opening for a Project Greenscape Coordinator within the Coastal Training Program. Duties include planning and implementing professional training programs for landscape and lawn care personnel to reduce potential non-point sources of pollution and increase stewardship of natural resources. Please review the full details below and apply at https://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?erjob=125187. Preferred candidates will be fluent in English and Spanish and have experience in education and/or training. Questions should be directed to Tabitha Stadler at 239-417-6310 ext. 209 or Tabitha.stadler@dep.state.fl.us.

Job Description: Project Greenscape Coordinator

OCCUPATION PROFILE

Working Title: OPS EDUCATION & TRAINING SPECIALIST
Broadband/Class Level: TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS - Level 3
Broadband/Class Code: 13-1073-03 Pay Grade/Pay Band: BB007
Position Number: 37979032 Closing Date: 2/10/2007
Location: NAPLES County: Collier County
Annual Salary Range: $17.00 per hour
Announcement Type: Open Competitive
Facility: Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

DESCRIPTION:

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (www.rookerybay.org) in Naples, Florida seeks a full-time, contract employee to coordinate a new initiative called Project Greenscape. The purpose of Project Greenscape is to encourage the use of best practices to minimize potential non-point sources of pollution associated with landscaping activities such as plant selection, pesticide use, watering and fertilization through training, education, public outreach and partnerships. Key tasks include:

· Deliver the existing Green Industries Best Management Practices (BMP) training in Southwest Florida on a monthly basis for landscape and lawn care professionals. This includes scheduling dates, speakers and locations, conducting high quality programs including registration, tracking payment, attendance, materials, certification, arranging logistics, evaluation, summary reports and quarterly reports.

· Work with the City of Naples to meet their needs and those of landscape professionals to comply with the City Resolution requiring BMP training.

· Work with the University of Florida to create a model regional BMP training center that includes a train-the-trainer program and Spanish language programs.

· Create, produce, order and/or distribute materials relating to Project Greenscape and the BMP Training including workshop announcements, web postings, letters, decals, certification materials, training materials as necessary.

· Conduct on going needs assessments of landscape companies and contractors working in Naples to determine their training needs.

· Partner with various companies and groups, including the media, to gain visibility, get donations and recruit community support.

· Identify and pursue opportunities to partner with landscape companies and municipalities to educate homeowners, homeowner associations, garden centers and other related entities.

The project is part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve (http://nerrs.noaa.gov) Coastal Training Program, which provides professionals with knowledge, skills and access to technology to help resolve complex environmental issues.

Candidates must speak and write English and Spanish and have a valid driver’s license. They must have excellent communication and organizational skills including proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel, be adept at working with diverse audiences including teaching and outreach experience, and be able to organize trainings. Bachelor’s degree required in relevant field such as education, science or policy, a Master’s degree is preferred.

The Project Greenscape Coordinator will work at Rookery Bay Headquarters (300 Tower Rd, Naples, FL 34113), report to the Rookery Bay Coastal Training Coordinator and will have occasional in-state travel. The candidate will become OPS personnel for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). There are no benefits, paid holidays or sick leave provided at this time. The application deadline is February 10, 2007 and should be submitted to http://peoplefirst.myflorida.com. Please contact Tabitha Stadler, Coastal Training Coordinator at 239-417-6310 extension 209 or tabitha.stadler@dep.state.fl.us for more information.

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