[Hiring] Coastal Management Specialist - Pacific Coral Liaison @Lynker Corporation

Role Description

The incumbent will liaise with other NOAA Pacific region programs and offices, other federal agencies in the region, the governments of the State of Hawaii and American Samoa, relevant academic institutions, NGOs, and soon-to-be-created Coral Reef Stewardship Partnerships. Focus areas for this region include:

• Assisting jurisdictional POCs with their Coral Block Grants
• Assisting with earmarks
• Addressing invasive species issues in the Hawaiian Archipelago
• Watershed management/land-based sources of pollution reduction in Hawaii and American Samoa
• Coral restoration research and implementation
• Supporting USCRTF Watershed Priority Initiative projects and meetings in Hawaii and American Samoa

This position is still in bid process, and final pricing may be subject to change.

Responsibilities

• Operational support to Coral Reef Management Programs across the region
• Support implementation of the National Strategy with emphasis on collaboration with state/territorial agencies and stakeholders
• Assist with local US Coral Reef Task Force meetings as needed
• Engage as CRCP’s point of contact in project implementation, governance, policy, and technical support
• Communicate CRCP objectives, program guidance, and funding opportunities to jurisdictional POCs and partners
• Assist in the administration of grants and block grants
• Support broad implementation of the CRCA-R
• Assist with execution of Coral Internal Implementation Plan and Spend Plan
• Develop opportunities to collaborate with local, regional, and federal partners
• Conduct necessary consultations and environmental compliance documentation
• Conduct in- and on-water activities, including snorkeling and SCUBA diving
• Support the National Coral Reef Management Fellowship Program
• Assist with planning and response efforts related to Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD)
• Support coral restoration planning and implementation efforts
• Provide technical review of proposals for different grants
• Facilitate data collection for performance measures and evaluation of coral reef conservation investments
• Coordinate with NOAA’s Federal Program Officer on cooperative agreements and grants

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Policy, Marine Policy, or a related field
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience
• Documented experience in environmental planning, policy, technical, and regulatory support for the Federal Government
• Documented knowledge of coastal management issues, with experience in coastal nonpoint pollution preferred
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage time to achieve project objectives
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to pass a National Agency Check and fingerprinting background check

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee