Program Extension Agent I or II, Sea Grant/Marine Science
Bay County (Panama City), FL

Closing date: July 15, 2009

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Sea Grant/Marine Science agent will plan, develop, implement teach and evaluate comprehensive marine and natural resource educational programs that focus on marine recreation fisheries, commercial fisheries, industries including boating, marinas, fishing retail sports, sport shops and other fishing-related businesses, artificial reefs, and marine resource and water quality education for adults and youth audiences related to fishing and fishing habitats, as appropriate. The agent will conduct issue-based educational programs through workshops, conferences, publications and electronic media for various audiences that are associated with the recreational and commercial fishing sector, including fishing groups, marine and coastal resource users, marine management agencies, and public and private organizations and educational institutions.

The successful candidate will work with Sea Grant Extension faculty in counties across the panhandle of Florida and University of Florida specialists in planning and developing Extension education programs. Duties may also include regional fishery activities. 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 Bay County Extension Director and District Extension Director. Bay County is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in the heart of Florida’s Northwest. Panama City, the county seat and the principle city of Bay County, is located 98 miles southwest of Tallahassee. St. Andrews Bay surrounds much of Panama City, providing a protected harbor for facilities at the growing Port of Panama City.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree with Extension programming experience in the commercial or recreational fisheries area is required; a Master’s degree is preferred. Degrees considered include marine policy, coastal management, marine recreation, resource development, fisheries, aquaculture, marine biology, resource economics or other related disciplines. Experience working in multicultural settings and coursework/training on multicultural topics are desirable. Residence in Bay County is preferred. Bay County requires a drug test prior to employment and possession of a valid Florida driver’s license with driving record acceptable to the county driving policy and insurance program. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists.

Please apply online at http://www.ifas.ufl.edu/.

Although Extension Agent is classified as a Faculty position, a TEAMS application is required. Please attach your Resume or CV, and, a cover letter that describes how your experience and qualifications have prepared you for this position.

TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

You may submit unofficial copies of all transcripts and/or coursework of your professional degrees. You may attach these as an "other" document, or you may submit to our office as directed below. An unofficial copy is acceptable for the application process. In addition, if you do not have an official transcript on file with IFAS Human Resources, please request an official transcript of your highest degree be issued directly to our office. If you are a new applicant, or, if you are a previous applicant without at least three reference rating forms on file, please contact references and ask that they complete a reference rating form on your behalf.

This form may be downloaded at http://personnel.ifas.ufl.edu/ref_form.pdf

With the exception of official transcripts, all items submitted by mail must be postmarked no later than the next business day of the position closing date. All documents submitted by fax or email must be received no later than the next business day. Requested forms and transcripts should be submitted as follows: Faxed to the IFAS Office of Human Resources, Faculty Recruitment and Hiring, Attention Dana LeCuyer at 352-392-3226 OR Emailed to dlecuyer@ufl.edu OR Mailed to: Dana LeCuyer UF IFAS Human Resources Faculty Recruitment and Hiring P O Box 110281 Gainesville, FL 32611-0281 Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer. The “government in the sunshine” laws of Florida require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application/nomination and reference, be available for public inspection.