ECS is seeking a Marine Biologist to work in our Honolulu, HI office.
Job Description:
Provide technical assistance in the areas of coral reef conservation and planning, restoration ecology, and fisheries science/ecology.
Provide management assistance to the relevant coral reef management program as requested, or as required to maintain programs and meet all Coral Reef Conservation Act (CRCA) requirements.
Serve as primary management liaison for the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) for coral reef management priorities and initiatives in Hawaii.
Coordinate with Hawaii coral reef points of contact and other appropriate agencies on NOAA CRCP activities in the region.
Provide coordination for regional coral activities.
Provide development and implementation support for Hawaii’s local action strategies initiatives, conservation action plans (CAPs) and watershed management plans in priority coral reef areas.
Provide support for Hawaii efforts to develop and manage marine protected areas (MPAs) and to build MPA management capacity.
Serve as the primary liaison for the Hawaii Cooperative Agreement, and assist as necessary with other CRCP and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)-associated coral grants.
Review coral reef grant proposals and provide recommendations for funding.
Ensure that documentation on all coral reef projects is complete, including permits; matching fund requirements for projects are met; compliance with applicable environmental laws is achieved; and adequate facilitation of monitoring of ongoing coral reef management and restoration projects is realized.
Provide technical assistance and support on Hawaii efforts for watershed management in priority coral reef areas and build watershed management capacity, including assisting in the review of watershed development projects to determine their potential impact on coral reef ecosystem resources.
Provide an interface between regional CRCP components and regional coastal zone management-related activities.
Coordinate development of coral reef outreach and education materials.
Required Skills:
• Masters or PhD degree in marine science, biology, or a related field. Graduate degree in marine science, biology, or a related field
• Five years of experience in the scientific or environmental fields; knowledge and background in coral reef biology/ecology; experience living and working with different cultures, preferably in an island community; coastal and marine management experience preferred; and proficient with MS Office Suite.
• (1) Ability to build strong relationships based on mutual respect and trust. (2) Ability to deal successfully with ambiguities and unknowns. (3) Ability to perform multiple simultaneous functions with critical deadlines with little/no oversight. (4) Motivated, self-starter. (5) Process oriented with an attention to detail. (6) Strong communication and writing skills.
ECS Federal, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. ECS Federal embraces diversity by providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran. ECS Federal, Inc. also maintains a drug-free workplace.
ECS Federal is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. Every day, our 1200+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
The programs and missions we support are complex, often unique and they directly affect the everyday lives of Americans within the United States and abroad. ECS Federal takes its mission very seriously and has established a culture built to attract, recognize, retain and manage the very best technology professionals for our projects.
As a mid-sized company ECS Federal enjoys many advantages, we have the experience and resources of a large business along with the focus, agility and innovation of a small business. ECS Federal customers have a very direct relationship with senior managers; as a result, we know what is happening with every one of our projects and customers. This high level of corporate commitment has allowed ECS Federal to experience 10 years of consistent growth without compromising the quality of our solutions and services.
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