Coral Reef Management Specialist

I.M. Systems Group (www.imsg.com), a contractor to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, seeks an individual to serve as a Coral Reef Management Specialist. This individual will work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM- http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov), part of NOAA’s Ocean Service. The position will work within the OCRM Coastal Programs Division (CPD) and will coordinate closely with the NOAA Coral Program to implement NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) initiatives. The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP- www.coralreef.noaa.gov) is a NOAA-wide effort with significant implementation elements in multiple offices. This position will be located at NOAA Headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. The position may be relocated from Maryland to Florida, Puerto Rico, or the USVI as soon as one year after the position is filled. The OCRM Coastal Programs Division works closely with state and territory coral reef management programs to support local coral reef management efforts through technical assistance, capacity building, and financial assistance. As part of CPD’s coral team, this position requires effective communication and coordination on numerous levels, from states and territories to NOAA staff and leadership. Moreover, due to the multi-faceted nature of coastal and coral reef management, partnership development is critical to the success of all efforts under the Program.

Applicants should email their resume, salary requirements and the names and contact information for three (3) references to jobs@imsg.com with the following subject line: NOA08008 - Coral Reef Management Specialist. The vacancy announcement is open until filled. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.  

Please submit your resume' to jobs@imsg.com