Sea Grant Sustainability Ext. Agent I or II
Pinellas County (South Central District) Largo, FL

Applications will be reviewed after Oct. 11, 2008.

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The Sea Grant Sustainability Agent will plan, develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive marine extension educational programs that focus on marine industries, fisheries and habitat issues, including invasive species and climate change issues that impact marine and coastal areas predominately within Pinellas County. The agent will explore targeted programs with the local government, boating and marine industries, marinas, and commercial and recreational fisheries.

The agent will also work within the Urban Sustainability program area and will work with an interdisciplinary county team in the development of climate and sustainability educational programs that provide a marine/coastal focus. In addition, the successful candidate will work with community leaders and decision-makers in providing educational programs and materials that focus on sustainable and resilient community planning and development.

The Agent will follow all Extension policies regarding affirmative action, program development and program reporting. The Agent will assume other responsibilities as assigned by the County Extension Director and District Extension Director. The incumbent will be expected to work with agencies and organizations to acquire grants (monetary/in-kind), assist and/or lead in cooperative/interdisciplinary project collaboration with local universities and agencies , provide service to schools, develop creative works (presentations, posters, website development, etc), write non-technical people-friendly publications, and participate in professional development through membership appropriate associations and societies.

The Agent is eligible for permanent status per UF county faculty guidelines. The successful candidate will work with Extension faculty in planning and developing extension education programs. The Agent will develop and utilize a Sea Grant/Marine advisory committee. The Agent will accept other duties as assigned or determined to be relevant to marine Extension education programs by the County Extension Director or District Extension Director.

A bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or area of coastal management, marine biology, fisheries, marine policy, marine recreation, resource development, resource economics, or a related field is required. A Masters Degree in the one of the above fields or public policy is preferred. Extension programming or adult education experience is also desired.

To apply, click here. Select "Search Postings" in left navigation bar; select "Ext Agent I - II" from Classification Title dropdown menu.