Education/Training Spec II, FFL Regional Coordinator

Classification Title:

Education/Training Spec II, FFL Regional Coordinator

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Job Description:

Train, evaluate and service IFAS and non-IFAS trainers to effectively deliver the GI-BMP training following the guidelines set forth by the GI-BMP Instructor Manual, and assist in recruiting, training, and managing a team of GI-BMP instructors in Florida to address the needs of English, Spanish and Haitian-Creole audiences. Consult/coordinate with Extension faculty statewide in continually evaluating the GI-BMP curriculum, the GI-BMP Certified Instructor Training curriculum, and developing/implementing new program materials, and facilitate and support the other FFL programs and certifications as needed.

Coordinate/deliver the existing GI-BMP training including in-person, online and DVD trainings and other FFL trainings as needed, for landscape and lawn care professionals. Will be required to drive to different training locations. Activities may include scheduling dates, obtaining speakers and locations, teaching in-person courses, managing registration, tracking payment, attendance, materials, issuing certificates, arranging logistics, evaluation, preparing quarterly and summary training reports, and other duties as directed by the FFL Training Manager and FFL Director. Review and consult with Faculty to analyze training resources including software and instructional guides, ensuring trainers are using the most up to date and accurate information.

Collaborate with statewide coordinator in conducting on-going assessments of related target audiences working in the region to determine their training needs and conduct pre- and post-training surveys to measure behavior change and quantification of variations in nonpoint sources of pollution because of this program effort. Verify and update information on fertilizer ordinances in the region in order to keep the Fertilizer Ordinance App information current and up to date.

Meet regularly as a state coordination team with appropriate Extension program leaders, Water Resources Agents (RSA) Team, Water Initiative Team members and other water resource faculty, and GI-BMP state office staff to plan effective and collaborative statewide programs, extension materials, and in-service training for county faculty.

Collaborate with UF/IFAS stakeholders and external partners and groups, including the media, to gain visibility, recruit community support to ensure the success of the position and program. Identify and pursue opportunities for local Extension Agents to partner with landscape management companies and municipalities to educate homeowners, homeowner associations, garden centers and other related entities in support of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) program.

Provide additional statewide support, as needed, to the FFL and GI-BMP programs, and perform other duties as assigned by GI-BMP state coordinator and FFL director. Follow all university policies and procedures. 

 

Expected Salary:

$46,000/annually.

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Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a water science or related field; for example, soil and water science and at least two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Master's degree preferred.

Bilingual expertise (written and verbal) in both English and Spanish is preferred 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

SUPERVISION:

Will operate under the direction of the GI-BMP state coordinator and the FFL director.

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE:

8am – 5pm Monday – Friday, occasional weekend or after-hours work may be necessary. Frequent travel throughout Florida, often for multiple nights.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:

Must currently have a valid Florida driver’s license.
Must be able to load and unload boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.
Must obtain GI-BMP certification and GI-BMP instructor certification within the first month of employment

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:

Must have ability to travel frequently throughout Florida, often for multiple nights.

Must be able to meet strict deadlines & work well with a variety of people.
Must be able to load and unload boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.

A basic understanding and working knowledg