Volunteer Scientists and Business Committee Members Sought by County Commission

BREVARD COUNTY - The Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program is seeking volunteers to serve on the Selection and Management Advisory Committee. The committee serves as an expert scientific advisory committee to the County Commission and staff on all issues involving the acquisition and management of environmentally endangered lands acquired under the EEL Program.  The committee is made up of seven (7) members with science backgrounds and two (2) members with business, finance or real estate backgrounds.

The Environmentally Endangered Lands Program was initially created by Brevard County voters in a 1990 referendum. The Program was established to provide a funding mechanism for the long-term management of a nature sanctuary network in Brevard County.

Science Applicant qualifications:

• Four-year post-secondary academic degree (B.S. or equivalent) or a minimum of 6 years of demonstrated professional expertise in biological or environmental sciences.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Brevard County ecosystems and conservation land management techniques.
• Brevard County resident.
• Two-year appointment.
• Willing to attend meetings in-person.

Business, Finance or Real estate Applicant qualifications:

• No specific level of experience is required beyond a background related to either business, finance or real estate.
• Brevard County resident.
• Two-year appointment.
• Willing to attend meetings in-person.

Interested individuals may apply through the Brevard County Government website at Advisory Board Agendas and Minutes and click on the yellow Apply Now button.

The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 5pm.

For additional information on committee member responsibilities please visit the EEL Program website and review the EEL Land Acquisition Manual or contact Mike Knight by email at Mike.Knight@BrevardFL.gov or call (321) 255-4466.