The Consortium for Ocean Leadership is pleased to announce the search for a Science and Environmental Compliance Specialist, Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). This is a regular, full-time, exempt position. The position will report to the Associate Program Director, OOI.
The Science and Environmental Compliance Specialist, OOI supports the Associate Program Director in coordinating science planning and environmental compliance for ocean observing activities. This role provides science expertise for the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) within the program office and applies expertise and leadership in the development, organization, management, and delivery of science plans and programs related to Ocean Leadership’s implementation of the OOI through the cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation (NSF). The Specialist will provide assistance to the development and implementation of strategies to promote interest in the OOI to the wider scientific and education communities, governments, industry, and public; will plan and implement scientific workshops, user group meetings, and other specialized meetings associated with the OOI project. This role is also responsible for coordinating programmatic environmental compliance (i.e., the National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA]) and tracking permits required for the implementation of the OOI.
Qualified applicants must possess a master’s degree in a relevant scientific field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in academically focused, scientific program administration or management, or equivalent science training and management experience; and knowledge of scientific ocean observing programs. Requirements also include demonstrated planning, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities; ability to work independently to prioritize work and complete projects with general direction; excellent writing, editorial, and communication skills; agility with standard office software tools, email, Word, Excel, and Internet tools; initiative and creativity in suggesting and researching relevant new program concepts; and ability to remain flexible within a changing work environment.
