Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in fisheries, marine science, and environmental research. With a commitment to scientific excellence and resource stewardship, Lynker leverages technical expertise and advanced field operations to support the management and conservation of aquatic resources and protected species. As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking an experienced, motivated, and collaborative Take Reduction Team (TRT) Coordinator to support an upcoming long-term contract that we are bidding on.

Location: The work will be primarily performed remotely from a location on the U.S. West Coast. The employee must be available to travel for up to ten events annually, which may include up to four in-person meetings with the Take Reduction Team (TRT) or other entanglement working groups, one to two coordination meetings with scientists and stakeholders, up to two workshops or conferences (including one potential international event), and participation in up to two aerial surveys, as specified by the government.

This will be a contingent position, based upon contract award. Lynker will be operating under FLOAT – the "FISH" and "Lynker" Ocean Alliance Team – a Joint Venture Prime contract holder for NOAA ProTech Fisheries.

As the TRT Coordinator, you will serve as the principal project manager facilitating all aspects of the West Coast Take Reduction Team process for NMFS. You will coordinate diverse stakeholder and agency engagement aimed at reducing whale entanglements and guiding the development and implementation of the West Coast Take Reduction Plan (Plan), as well as associated outreach, regulatory, and data activities.

Key duties include:

• Coordinate TRT activities including scheduling, developing agendas, capturing meeting notes and summaries, and supporting logistics for team formation, planning, and implementation.
• Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations for potential TRT members representing a range of stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and project tracking among NMFS scientists, TRT planning staff, and participants; manage and support material review for TRT meetings.
• Support and document the implementation of Plan actions and associated regulatory and non-regulatory measures, including drafting Federal Register notices, NEPA, and compliance materials.
• Collect, manage, analyze, and disseminate whale entanglement data in collaboration with the NMFS West Coast Stranding Program and external partners.
• Participate in and support Stakeholder Working Group meetings, scientific workshops, coordination meetings, and other multi-agency/multidisciplinary sessions.
• Engage with researchers, fishery managers, NGOs, and fishermen to refine data analyses and develop products to address the entanglement issue.
• Prepare and deliver periodic updates, meeting summaries, memoranda, monthly progress reports, and annual entanglement summaries in accordance with project deadlines and quality standards.
• Participate as requested in aerial survey or other field work supporting entanglement science and management.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in biological science, conservation biology, wildlife management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated project planning and management experience in a collaborative team setting.
• Proven ability to work and communicate with diverse stakeholder groups (federal, state, tribal, fishing industry, NGOs, and researchers).
• In-depth knowledge of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), particularly as it relates to Take Reduction Teams and Plans.
• Experience working with entanglement data reporting, management, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of gear types, seasonal patterns, distribution, effort, and regulations associated with fixed-gear fisheries off the U.S. West Coast.
• Experience with the West Coast Stranding Network and entangled whale response strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and technical writing skills, with the ability to produce high-quality and timely reports, summaries, and regulatory documents.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Willingness and eligibility to obtain and maintain required security credentials and complete AOC-approved water survival training if aerial survey participation is required.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree (MS or higher) in marine science or a related discipline.
• Participation in multi-stakeholder/agency technical working groups or regulatory development processes.
• Field survey or aerial survey experience in marine mammal science or management.
• Knowledge of whale biology and ecology along the U.S. West Coast.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• 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) – we're all company owners!
• 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 to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

*This position is advertised through our joint venture, FLOAT – a partnership between Lynker and FISH, serving NOAA ProTech Fisheries.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.