| June 2019 - March 2020
-   Processing permit applications for single-family homes, docks, seawalls, etc. in Southwest Florida
-   Reviewing site plans and surveys of proposed projects
-   Managing 20+ projects at a time
-   Ensuring proposed structures meet Florida regulations, standards, and guidelines
-   Educating the public on the importance of Florida's natural resources
-   Protecting Southwest Florida's valuable natural resources and critical habitats
-   Responding to emails, walk-ins, and phone calls in a timely manner
-   Receiving certification to become a snorkel safety officer for the South District Division
-   Logging information into Oracle and Oculus databases
-   Utilizing systems such as Mapdirect, and Google Earth
-   Performing inspections and wetland delineations on sites
-   Writing site inspection reports based on rules and scientific judgment
-   Working with other state and government entities such as: FWC, DHR, and ACOE

Environmental Specialist I- Environmental Resource Program Permitting

-  Marketing the idea and usage of the Florida National Scenic Trail to neighboring towns in which the trail passes through
-  Educating small businesses and local government on the mutual benefits of a partnership
-  Implementing a passport program and designing stamps by working with different designers
-  Developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with small businesses and local government throughout the state of Florida
-  Managing multiple projects and goals of the program
-  Designing web pages for the Florida Trail website via WordPress
-  Navigating ARCGIS platform for projects
-  Continuing to perform administrative intern duties
-  Managing and building a social media presence via Instagram (@ft_gatewaycommunities)
-  Constructing presentations for public speaking at meetings and events
-  Helping to organize for events (National Trails Festival & Wild & Scenic Film Festival)
-  Participate in physical maintenance of trail
-  Tabling at events held by the trail association
-  Contributing content for newsletters, magazines, and a kiosk project for 11 different communities in Florida
-  Awarded scholarship to become a trail apprentice at the National Trails Conference 2018 in Vancouver, WA

Gateway Communities Program Coordinator

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Halle Goldstein

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Florida Trail Association

Florida State University