Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. Lynker is seeking a Coastal Management Specialist for Guam. This role is contingent upon Lynker winning the contract, and an offer will likely not be extended until it is confirmed that the contract has been won.
The government has a requirement for a management liaison (also called Technical Program Officer) to support the
implementation of two NOAA programs in Guam: the Coral Reef Conservation Program (Coral Program) and the
Coastal Zone Management Program. In support of the Coral Program and the implementation of the Coral Reef
Conservation Act, the liaison will deliver regionally relevant coral conservation services to Guam and their partners. The liaison will also support the implementation of Guam’s coastal management program approved by NOAA under the Coastal Zone Management Act. For both roles, the liaison will provide place-based and regional technical assistance related to coastal management and coral conservation. This full-time position will be located on Guam.
Core responsibilities of the Coastal Management Specialist will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Serve as the contract liaison for Guam’s Coral Reef Conservation Program:
● Provide management assistance to Guam’s coral reef management program to maintain programs and meet all
program requirements.
● Provide technical assistance in the areas of coral reef conservation, planning, and management; coral disease and
disturbance prevention, preparedness and response; restoration ecology; and coral reef fisheries and watershed
management.
● Coordinate with jurisdiction coral reef points of contact and other appropriate agencies on NOAA Coral Program
activities in the region.
● Coordinate with federal partners in the development and implementation of initiatives in priority areas that are
consistent with Coral Program goals and objectives.
● Support annual Coral Program planning process, including: fielding questions from, and coordinating calls with,
potential principal investigators and local partners; conducting technical reviews of proposals; and providing
implementation support to awarded projects.
● Support development and implementation of a coral reef action plan in partnership with relevant Government of
Guam agencies.
● Conduct site visits or fieldwork to assist or assess Coral Program activities.
● Coordinate with Guam and NOAA’s federal program officer to negotiate, process, amend, and monitor the block
grants and cooperative funding agreements; and provide technical reviews of other Coral Program funding grants
and agreements.
● Provide guidance to Guam on their responsibility to ensure documentation on all coral reef projects, including
permits; completion of financial requirements and environmental compliance; and adequate monitoring of
ongoing coral reef management and restoration projects.
● Provide an interface between Guam’s work to address coral reef conservation and coastal management
challenges.
● Provide information to outreach and communications staff for the development of locally-tailored coral reef
outreach and education materials.
● Support implementation of the reauthorized Coral Reef Conservation Act in Guam including: the management of
block grants and cooperative agreements to Guam , technical review and support for other grant programs such as
the Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grant and the NFWF Coral Reef Stewardship and Emergency
Response Funds, the development and implementation of Coral Reef Action Plans, the implementation of the
National Coral Resilience Strategy in Guam, the development and implementation of Coral Reef Stewardship
partnerships in Guam , the participation of Guam in the US Coral Reef Task Force and its working groups, and
the implementation of the Susan L. Williams National Coral Reef Management Fellowship.
Serve as the contract liaison for Guam’s Coastal Zone Management Program:
● Provide support and assistance to Guam’s implementation of its coastal zone management program approved
under the Coastal Zone Management Act.
● Coordinate with Guam and NOAA’s federal program officer to negotiate, process, amend, and monitor
cooperative agreements and grants; and provide technical reviews for other proposals as necessary.
● Support Guam in the implementation of Coastal Zone Management Program activities, including: review and
analysis of proposed program policy changes; program evaluations required under the CZMA; and the
development, review, and approval of five-year assessments and strategies.
● Provide subject matter expertise and regional coordination support on coastal management issues.
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● Identify Guam’s coastal management program highlights and other opportunities to communicate partner success
stories.
● Identify and facilitate programmatic synergies across the Coral and Coastal Zone Management programs to
enhance execution and results, and/or identify joint projects.
The Coastal Management Specialist selected should have the following:
● Master’s degree in coral reef conservation, marine science, coastal management, or related field plus three years
of related experience; equivalent work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement in certain
circumstances.
● Knowledge of issues confronting coral reef conservation.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills.
● Self-starter with ability to work in a team environment.
● Demonstrated ability to build relationships with management, colleagues, and external partners.
● Technical writing skill and ability to synthesize technical information.
The Ideal Coastal Management Specialist will have the following:
● Knowledge of, and experience with, the Coastal Zone Management Act and/or the Reauthorized Coral Reef
Conservation Act.
● Experience with managing aspects of grants.
● Currently located in Guam or the immediate surrounding region.
● Experience working with state/territorial and federal agencies, Pacific Islanders, academia, and nongovernmental
organizations.
● Experience developing and tracking project milestones and strategic planning.
● Processing of a National Agency Check and fingerprinting will be required.
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:
Lynker is an E-Verify employer.
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.
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