POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership Coordinator
Background: The Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership (SARP) is an
established Fish Habitat Partnership (www.fishhabitat.org) that is actively
working to implement the goals and objectives of the National Fish Habitat
Action Plan, and the regionally-focused Southeast Aquatic Habitat Plan, in the
southeastern United States. The partnership consists of member agencies of the
Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, federal agencies,
industry partners, and non-governmental organizations actively engaged in the
management and conservation of fisheries and other aquatic resources in the
southeastern United States. Since its formation in 2004, SARP has fostered
collaboration among local, regional, and national partners, shared and
leveraged data and technical expertise, coordinated science-based conservation
planning, and secured funding and other resources to support implementation of
126 projects aimed at restoring, maintaining, and enhancing aquatic resources
of the southeastern US. These activities have contributed to the following
outcomes in the region:
• 298 miles of instream habitats restored or enhanced
• 9,639 acres of riparian and upland habitats restored or enhanced
• 21,500 acres of coastal wetlands restored
• 14 acres of oyster reefs created or restored
• 7 dams or other instream barriers removed or bypassed, re-opening 42
miles of river to fish passage
• Conservation agreements secured that implemented improved land
management practices on more than 100,000 acres of private lands within SARP
Conservation Focus Areas
•5000 local partners contributed 27,000 hours of volunteer labor
• 15 SARP projects selected to the National Fish Habitat Partnership’s
annual 10 Waters to Watch list
Duties and responsibilities of the Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership
Coordinator – In close cooperation with SARP member agencies and organizations,
and with direction and oversight provided by the SARP Steering Committee, the
SARP Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the
Southeast Aquatic Habitat Plan throughout the southeastern US. Because SARP is
not a legal incorporated entity, the SARP Coordinator will be employed and
provided office support by one of the SARP member agencies or organizations.
The specific SARP member agency or organization to host the position and
specific office location will be determined once the successful applicant has
been identified. The initial appointment term for the position will be two
years with extension beyond that time contingent upon performance and
availability of funding. Performance objectives will be discussed with selected
applicant upon hire.
Specific duties and responsibilities of the SARP Coordinator include:
a. Facilitating communication among SARP members agencies and organizations
b. Coordinating and facilitating overall implementation of SARP programs;
c. Providing primary staff support to the SARP Steering Committee,
advisory groups, and program activities and attending to SARP administrative
matters including preparing SARP news releases and other correspondence;
d. Supervising SARP staff and contractors, projects, and financial
management;
e. Coordinating all SARP associated meetings and providing administrative
support, including preparing and distributing SARP meeting summaries;
f. Coordinating SARP outreach activities including coordinating with and
seeking participation in SARP activities by other agencies and organizations at
all levels with significant interests and responsibilities for managing aquatic
resources in the Southeast and developing and managing mechanisms (e.g., web
site, newsletter, publications) for communicating SARP accomplishments and
activities to those outside the partnership;
g. Actively pursuing funding initiatives for SARP:
h. Reminding SARP member representatives of pending action items,
deadlines and generally keeping the members focused on SARP objectives;
i. Monitoring progress in achieving SARP goals and objectives and
preparing the annual report on accomplishments to the SARP Steering Committee.
j. Actively participating in the National Fish Habitat Partnership and
meeting SARP’s responsibilities as a regional Fish Habitat Partnership.
Qualifications: Specific qualifications may include, but are not limited to the
following:
a. BA/BS in Fisheries/Aquatic Ecology, Sciences, Resources Management or
closely-related field. MA/MS preferred.
b. Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of aquatic biology,
including ecology, fishery management, conservation biology, and
landscape-level management planning. Such knowledge must be sufficient to
serve as a technical resource and spokesperson on regional-scale management and
