I.M. Systems Group (www.imsg.com), a contractor to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, seeks an individual to serve as a Pacific Islands Coastal Management Specialist. This individual will work with the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM), part of NOAA’s Ocean Service. OCRM is responsible for administering the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) of 1972, as amended, and is a leader in the Nation’ s coastal and ocean management issues. To carry out NOAA’s responsibilities under the CZMA, the OCRM Coastal Programs Division (CPD) works directly with coastal states and territories to support coastal and ocean management efforts, provide technical and financial assistance, and undertakes projects with benefits at both the local and national level. OCRM CPD also works closely with other NOAA programs such as the Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) and the NOAA Fisheries Management program. This position will be housed in the NOAA Pacific Services Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The NOAA Pacific Services Center's primary goal is to promote resilient and sustainable island communities. This is accomplished through various projects that integrate global, science-based approaches with local knowledge of the resources that is based upon generations of experience. To make this happen, PSC fosters partnerships with organizations in all levels of government and the private sector to share information, conduct trainings, and develop management solutions for the islands. Each effort brings PSC closer to its goal and strengthens the ties between NOAA and the coastal managers of the Pacific. Duties: �X Serve as the lead OCRM/CZM coordinator for the Pacific Islands, which will require among other activities, coordinating with other NOAA agencies in the Pacific with regard to CZM Policy and program implementation activities and other organizations such as the All Islands CZM committee, CSO; �X Serve as the NOAA CZM liaison for Hawaii and American Samoa, by communicating all aspects of CZM program planning, implementation, and evaluation; identifying and working to implement specific strategies to more effectively meet coastal management goals/objectives; maintaining financial management of federal CZM award funding; coordinating post- award actions; reviewing semi-annual performance reports; and conducting site-visits, and participating in CZM program evaluations; �X Support regional partnership building & coordination among the Pacific island jurisdictions.
Qualifications: Required: �X Masters’ degree in environmental management or policy, or land use planning �X Course work and professional experience should include and integrated coastal management and land use planning issues such as hazards management, beach erosion and shoreline setback programs, public access, in island settings, preferably in the Pacific Island region �X Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software �X Ability to work well individually and cooperatively with a range of individuals �X Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and to shift priorities as needed �X Familiarity with Hawaiian, Samoan, or other Pacific island cultures Desired: �X Three years of integrated coastal management and land use planning program or project planning and implementation experience, preferably in Hawaii. �X Grant, contract or project management experience. �X Experience with and knowledge of various aspects of other tropical resource management techniques including watershed management planning, and coral reef and marine resource management regimes, e.g., MPAs. To Apply: Qualified candidates may apply by e-mailing a cover letter, resume, and 3 references (MS Word format strongly preferred) to the following email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject heading: NOA08016 - Pacific Islands Coastal Management Specialist The vacancy announcement is open until filled. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
