CHNEP Research & GIS Manager
Salary
$31.25 Hourly
Location
18500 Murdock Circle Port Charlotte 33948, FL
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2026-00215
Department
CHNEP - COAST HEARTLAND NATL ESTUARY PARTNER
Opening Date
06/19/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
NB
How You Can Help Us Make a Difference
At the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership (CHNEP), we believe science drives conservation. As our Research & GIS Manager, youll play a vital role in protecting and restoring the waters, habitats, and wildlife that make Central and Southwest Florida unique.
In this position, youll transform complex environmental data into meaningful insights that guide conservation action. From managing the CHNEP Water Atlas and leading GIS analysis projects to coordinating regional water quality monitoring efforts, your work will help decision-makers, scientists, and community partners better understand and protect our natural resources.
Youll collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies, researchers, nonprofits, and community stakeholders to advance initiatives that improve water quality, restore natural hydrology, and conserve critical fish and wildlife habitats. Whether youre creating maps that reveal environmental trends, managing data that supports restoration projects, conducting scientific analyses, or communicating findings to diverse audiences, your contributions will directly influence the future health of our regions ecosystems.
This is more than a GIS and research role-its an opportunity to be part of a passionate team dedicated to turning science into action and creating lasting environmental benefits for generations to come. If youre excited about applying your technical expertise to meaningful conservation challenges, wed love to hear from you.
Education & Credentials That Power This Role
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
Degree Areas:
Biology, Ecology or Environmental Sciences/Studies
Six (6) years of applicable work experience including environmental research, as well as GIS analysis and implementation of GIS applications and databases.
Licenses and/or Certifications:
Your Purpose & Day-To-Day Journey
Your Purpose
As the Research & GIS Manager, you will serve as a scientific and technical leader who transforms environmental data into actionable knowledge that supports conservation across Central and Southwest Florida. Your expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), research, project management, and science communication will help advance CHNEPs mission to improve water quality, restore natural systems, and protect the regions valuable fish, wildlife, and habitats.
You will bridge the gap between complex scientific information and real-world conservation outcomes by managing critical data resources, coordinating regional monitoring efforts, leading research initiatives, and communicating findings to diverse audiences. Through your work, you will help partners and stakeholders make informed decisions that benefit both the environment and the communities that depend on it.
Your Day-to-Day Journey
No two days are exactly alike in this dynamic and collaborative role. One day, you may be conducting spatial analyses in ArcGIS Pro to identify environmental trends, developing maps for a restoration project, or managing updates to the CHNEP Water Atlas. Another day, you might be coordinating with regional water quality monitoring partners, reviewing technical project deliverables, or preparing data and reports that support grant applications and conservation planning efforts.
Youll regularly:
Success in this role requires a curious and analytical mindset, strong project management skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a passion for applying science and technology to solve environmental challenges. If you enjoy turning data into meaningful insights, building partnerships, and contributing to conservation efforts that make a lasting impact, youll thrive as part of the CHNEP team.
Extra Details You Should Know
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Working primarily in a climate controlled office setting (and occasionally in the field including in hot humid conditions). Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds occasionally as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.
RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS
The position requires little to no exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:
All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a veterans preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans' preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time employees.
Charlotte County Benefits & Total Rewards
Employer Charlotte, County of (FL)
Address 18500 Murdock Circle
Room 130
Port Charlotte, Florida, 33948
Phone 941-743-1260