[Jpjobs] Fwd: DCMC Jobs List Oct. 12

Julia Westwater jwestwater at whoi.edu
Fri Oct 12 15:15:56 EDT 2012



	

	

	

	


This week's openings:

Natural Resource Conservation Training and Capacity Building Specialist, 
Wildlife Conservation Society

Marine spatial planner, Wildlife Conservation Society

Sustainable Fisheries Specialist, Wildlife Conservation Society

Administrative Assistant, Pew Environment Group

Scientific Secretary, North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission

Director, Pacific Islands Climate Science Center

Ocean Program Research Associate, Center for American Progress

Public Programs Coordinator, Great Lakes Aquarium

Research Fellow Coral Reef Ecology, Griffith University

Education & Program Coordinator 2013, CCMI

Ocean and Great Lakes Policy Analyst 1, Grade 23, NY Department of State

Several positions with the British Antarctic Survey, UK

OPS Biological Scientist I Position, Florida Fish and Wildlife Research 
Institute

Water Quality/Habitat Restoration/Coastal Communities Specialist, 
Wisconsin Sea Grant

Seafood Internship, WWF

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Natural Resource Conservation Training and Capacity Building Specialist, 
Wildlife Conservation Society
Libreville, Gabon

Background:
The 1,400 miles of pristine beaches, lagoons and waters of the Congo 
Basin lie alongside the world's second-largest intact forest. Here, on 
the western edge of Central Africa, WCS supports a major commitment to 
marine conservation. Increasingly, this wild coast is challenged by 
intensive overfishing, burgeoning offshore industry and coastal 
development. Successful conservation of the Congo Basin Coast, its 
ecosystems and wildlife can only be achieved by strengthening and 
connecting protected areas along the coast, improving fisheries 
enforcement, and assisting governments and private industry to put 
conservation at the heart of development planning. Having played an 
integral role in creating Gabon's ambitious national protected area 
system, WCS is well positioned to provide the scientific and 
conservation leadership needed to ensure a future for this coast's 
awe-inspiring wildlife.

As part of this work, WCS is looking to undertake biological surveys as 
part of feasibility studies and implementation plans for the 
conservation of biodiversity in the Congo Basin Coast (CBC) region. WCS 
is committed to implementing a resource development strategy in the CBC 
that is exemplary in terms of socio-economic and environmental 
safeguards and in accordance with both national law and international 
best practice, with a level of compliance consistent with World Bank 
performance standards. This approach is consistent with the belief that 
for oil and gas development to thrive, it must be good at generating 
economic value while also embracing impeccable social and environmental 
values and standards.

Position Objective:
The Natural Resource Conservation Training and Capacity Building 
specialist will provide oversight and monitor the proposed and actual 
activities of extractive industries working in the CBC region, and 
identify needs and opportunities for WCS to be engaged in mitigation and 
offset needs. The specialist will also lead activities to design and 
implement long-term training and education programs that can strengthen 
efforts to preempt risks and avoid, mitigate, or offset potential 
adverse impacts from industry developments on biodiversity and 
livelihoods in the Congo Basin Coast region. This person will work 
closely with WCS Congo Basin Coast program and country offices staff, 
NY-based staff, the government of Gabon, and local and international 
partners in industry and non-governmental organizations, report to the 
Director of the Congo Basin Coast program and be based in Libreville, Gabon.


https://sh.webhire.com/jobcart/view_job.cart?JOB_ID=2646967&ACCT_NAME=WCS&SITE=I&CCC_DEST=CS

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Marine spatial planner, Wildlife Conservation Society
Libreville, Gabon

The Marine spatial planner/Conservation planner will work closely with 
WCS Congo Basin Coast program and country offices staff, NY staff, the 
government of Gabon, and partners in industry and non-governmental 
organizations to compile and analyze the information necessary to make 
informed decisions about the future of the marine environment off 
Central Africa's west coast. The planner will be responsible for leading 
a multi-stakeholder process to identify priority areas for conservation 
action that will ensure the persistence of biodiversity and balance 
conservation interests with that of other stakeholders (e.g. petroleum 
exploration, foreign and domestic fisheries, coastal development) in the 
planning process. This person will report to the Director of the Congo 
Basin Coast program and will be based in Libreville, Gabon.


https://sh.webhire.com/jobcart/view_job.cart?JOB_ID=2647008&ACCT_NAME=WCS&SITE=I&CCC_DEST=CS

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Sustainable Fisheries Specialist, Wildlife Conservation Society
Libreville, Gabon

The Sustainable Fisheries Specialist will work closely with WCS Congo 
Basin Coast program and country offices staff, NY-based staff, the 
government of Gabon, and local and international partners in industry 
and non-governmental organizations to help develop recommendations for 
conservation actions toward achieving long-term, sustainable fisheries 
off Central Africa's west coast shelf. This person will report to the 
Director of the Congo Basin Coast program and will be based in 
Libreville, Gabon.


https://sh.webhire.com/jobcart/view_job.cart?JOB_ID=2646940&ACCT_NAME=WCS&SITE=I&CCC_DEST=CS

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Administrative Assistant, Pew Environment Group

Washington, DC

The Pew Environment Group’s Ocean Science Division (OSD) works to 
generate and synthesize scientific research to inform marine 
conservation policy and frame solutions to global ocean problems.   The 
Division’s projects include multiyear research projects funded in large 
part through the Lenfest Ocean Program, and shorter term analyses and 
syntheses designed to inform specific policy questions of interest to 
the Environment Group.  Developing materials which clearly explain 
technical results to non-scientific audiences is a significant component 
of the Division’s work.   OSD also manages the Pew Fellows Program in 
Marine Conservation, which fosters a community of conservation-minded 
scientists and other experts.

Position Overview

The administrative assistant is a member of the Pew Environment Group 
and will be assigned to support Ocean Science Division staff based in 
Washington, DC, and elsewhere.  Responsibilities include supporting 
staff by proofreading documents, preparing mailings, maintaining 
databases, scheduling meetings, managing expense reimbursements, and 
coordinating travel. The administrative assistant reports to the 
Director of the Ocean Science Division.

The administrative assistant participates in weekly team meetings and is 
encouraged to develop a general understanding of the projects being 
carried out by the program.

https://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/3106/administrative-assistant%252c-pew-environment-group/job

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Scientific Secretary, North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission

Tromso, Norway

The North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission (NAMMCO), based in Troms in 
northern Norway, has an opening for a Scientific Secretary from January 
2013. The Scientific Secretary is responsible for planning, coordinating 
and participating in the work of the NAMMCO Scientific Committee and its 
associated Working Groups. A large part of the work will require report 
writing and also editing and collating scientific publications.


This position requires an experienced scientist with a good background 
in wildlife or fisheries biology. Research experience in or knowledge of 
marine mammal biology, including knowledge of survey methods and 
population biology in the context of sustainable management, is highly 
desirable. Participation in scientific projects of direct relevance to 
NAMMCO is encouraged where feasible. A higher degree is preferred, and 
excellent spoken and written English are essential. A working knowledge 
of a Scandinavian language is desirable but not essential. The person 
filling this position should be prepared to travel extensively for 
meetings within the member countries for up to some several weeks each 
year (e.g. 10 weeks), have good leadership qualities and be able to work 
confidently alone as well as in a team. The Secretariat is small, and 
teamwork is important as well as flexibility.


The position attracts an international standard salary based on the 
ICSC-UN professional scale, with generous private pension scheme, as 
well as assistance in relocation expenses, and 6 weeks annual vacation 
with paid travel to the home country annually if desired. The initial 
appointment will be for 3 years on contract, and may be renewable.


For further details on the job description and other information, please 
contact the General Secretary of NAMMCO on christina at nammco.no 
<mailto:christina at nammco.no> or call +47 77687372, and check out the 
website on www.nammco.no <http://www.nammco.no> to learn more about the 
work of this international organisation and its goals and affiliations.


Please send your application, marked "confidential" together with your 
curriculum vitae detailing qualifications, work experience and 
publications, and the names, affiliations and contact details of three 
referees to the General Secretary, NAMMCO, Postboks 6453, 21-23 
Sykehusveien 21-23, N-9294 Troms?, Norway, or electronically directly to 
christina at nammco.no <mailto:christina at nammco.no> to reach NAMMCO latest 
12th November 2012. All applications will be acknowledged.

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Director, Pacific Islands Climate Science Center

Honolulu, HI


As a Scientist within the National Climate Change and Wildlife Science 
organization, and as Center Leader for the Climate Science Center, some 
of your specific duties will include:

-Develop and implement climate based science strategies for cultural and 
natural resources for the Pacific Islands.

-Establish resource management partnerships and develop research needs 
and priorities.

-Supervise a staff of up to five research scientists, students, 
post-doctoral appointments and other support positions.

-Identify and develop national climate change science needs relative to 
the impact on regional natural and physical science resources.

-Chair a regional Climate Science Center (CSC) implementation board 
ensuring decisions made on science priorities at the regional level are 
communicated and implementation in a timely manner.


https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/328463300

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Ocean Program Research Associate, Center for American Progress
Washington, DC

The Center for American Progress has an immediate opening for a Research 
Associate to support the Energy team’s Ocean Program. The ideal 
candidate will be able to conduct research and analysis in support of 
science-based ocean policy priorities, interface with policy-makers and 
stakeholders both inside and outside the Beltway, manage ongoing and 
long-term projects, and contribute to the development of a big picture 
vision for our work, particularly in support of our Blue Economy 
initiative. Specific areas of focus will include offshore energy 
development (fossil and renewable), sustainable fisheries, marine 
resource economics, and the ocean implications of global climate change.

http://www.americanprogress.org/about/jobs/41182/ocean-program-research-associate/

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Public Programs Coordinator, Great Lakes Aquarium

The public programs coordinator will join our education team in 
delivering public and youth programming
on-site, as outreach and online. Programming ranges from roving 
interpretation, 20 minute informational
sessions, hour-long classes for all ages, field interpretation and 
interactive video conferencing. This position
requires some handling and feeding of live animals including reptiles, 
fish, insects and birds. Understanding of
or willingness to learn about Great Lakes issues, cultural and natural 
history is essential.

http://www.glaquarium.org/wp_gla/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/GLA-Educator-Job-Description-Fall-2012.pdf

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Research Fellow Coral Reef Ecology, Griffith University
Brisbane, Australia

Dr Diaz-Pulido's research program focuses on understanding the 
consequences of human impacts on coral reef ecology, coral-algal 
dynamics, and in particular, ocean acidification on coral-macroalgal 
interactions. While significant progress has been made to understand the 
biological and physiological consequences of human-induced ocean 
acidification on algae and corals, very little is known about the 
ecological ramifications on coral reefs.

This is a fixed term (2 years), full time position based at the Nathan 
campus.

The coral reef/algal ecologist will work closely with Dr Guillermo 
Diaz-Pulido at Griffith University and colleagues from the University of 
Queensland and Georgia Institute of Technology to develop an active 
research program on ocean acidification effects on coral reefs, 
particularly coral-algal interactions. Duties will include field and 
laboratory work, publishing in high quality journals, contributing to 
supervision of research higher degree students and assisting with the 
development and preparation of research grant proposals. The Research 
Fellow will be funded by a grant from the Australian Research Council 
and will assist Dr Diaz-Pulido with existing projects in the field of 
ocean acidification impacts on coral reefs and with the development of 
new research opportunities.

http://jobs.griffith.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=495618&sReferrer=home&lApplicationSubSourceID=&sKeywords=495618&lWorkTypeID=&lLocationID=&lCategoryID=&sJobNo=495618&stp=AW&sLanguage=en

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Education & Program Coordinator 2013, CCMI

Little Cayman

The Central Caribbean Marine Institute has an immediate opening for an 
Education and Program Coordinator to teach, develop and maintain 
education activities at the Little Cayman Research Centre.

We seek a well-organized individual with experience in teaching and 
managing education courses (from primary to university level). He/she 
must be an excellent communicator and educational advocate, with a M.Sc. 
degree in marine science and a divemaster level certification. The role 
requires recruiting, enrolling and maintaining relationships with 
students and education institutions, in addition to the teaching 
requirements. The success of this role not only depends upon a highly 
organised and engaged educator (with a passion for the marine 
environment) but the ability to develop the program efficiency and 
effectiveness at the Little Cayman Research Centre. He/she will have a 
unique opportunity of gaining education experience both with CCMI 
projects and visiting students.

The role is physically active as all the CCMI education courses include 
water activities and field-based land excursions. All CCMI staff also 
contribute to the daily running a remote field research station and will 
participate in the weekly challenges of living on a small island 
(activities include cleaning at the field station and barge/food pick 
ups etc).

The Education and Program Coordinator reports directly to the Director 
of Operations / Field Station Manager.

http://www.reefresearch.org/ccmi_website/jobs/jobs_2012_02_Education_And_Program_Coordinator.htm

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Ocean and Great Lakes Policy Analyst 1, Grade 23, NY Department of State

Albany, NY

The Department of State is seeking qualified candidates for provisional 
appointment as an Ocean and Great Lakes Policy Analyst 1, Grade 23 in 
the Division of Coastal Resource’s Ocean and Great Lakes Ecosystem 
Conservation Program.  There are currently two positions available.

SALARY:  Grade 23 ($66,375 - $83,954)
    (THESE POSITIONS ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE PS&T BARGAINING UNIT)

DUTIES:
Assist local, regional, State and federal agencies to integrate improved 
management measures for the ocean and Great Lakes into agency 
decision-making, staffing and funding programs. Draft and analyze 
legislative, regulatory and budget proposals. Analyze technical reports 
on offshore uses and resources; track federal, regional, and state 
policy developments related to offshore uses and resources. Develop 
reports, briefings, speeches, presentations and other documents. Develop 
and implement offshore spatial use plans for sectors of the Atlantic 
Ocean and the Great Lakes including: energy, offshore habitats, 
fisheries, waterborne transportation, navigation safety, tourism-based 
economies. Identify and map spatial data including ocean uses and biotic 
conditions. Identify and develop technical requirements for projects and 
designs; and prepare requests for proposals to obtain scientific, 
economic or other expertise to augment internal capacity to ensure 
successful outcomes. Ensure effective mechanisms are developed to 
implement offshore spatial use plans and engage appropriate stakeholders 
in developing use plans for the ocean and Great Lakes. Develop 
collaborative relationships within New York and among the Mid-Atlantic 
states to address existing and emerging threats to ocean health. 
Identify and build constituencies to participate in and support new and 
emerging ocean policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree and seven years experience as described below:

Qualifying specialized experience is defined as: Experience with 
responsibilities for formulating policy guidelines, developing 
strategies to improve the management of ocean and Great Lakes uses and 
resources.  Experience must have included resolving differences among 
stakeholders through consensus and partnership building; evaluating 
programs, regulations and laws; and coordinating the implementation of 
multiple programs and projects.

Substitutions:  Bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, coastal biology, 
coastal management, oceanography, limnology, geology, environmental 
science, natural resources management, resource economics, ecosystems 
management, watershed management, environmental policy, ocean sciences, 
or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the required 
experience. A Master’s degree in the same fields may substitute for two 
years of the required experience.

Preferred candidates will have federal or state policy development 
experience in areas related to program focus; data analysis and mapping, 
including Arc GIS proficiency; assembling and leading diverse teams of 
stakeholders to achieve shared objectives; web-based skills; and 
excellent writing and speaking proficiencies.

APPOINTMENT:  This position will be filled in accordance with Section 
65.1 of the Civil Service Law.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please provide a resume and cover letter clearly 
explaining how you meet the position qualifications by October 23, 2012 to:

     Kelley Mielewski
     Bureau of Human Resources Management
     NYS Department of State
     99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1150
     Albany, NY 12231
     Fax (518) 402-3656

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Several positions with the British Antarctic Survey, UK

http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment/vacancies/index.php

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OPS Biological Scientist I Position, Florida Fish and Wildlife Research 
Institute

St. Petersburg, FL


This is a part-time (20-30 hours per week), grant-funded technical 
position that supports Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) 
scientists in managing tabular and spatial (GIS) data for research on 
the Florida manatee and its habitat. The incumbent will specifically 
work with researchers on a project to summarize and analyze water 
temperature data in relation to cold-related manatee mortality. The main 
responsibilities for this position are entering and verifying tabular 
and spatial data; assisting with the maintenance, quality assurance and 
quality control of databases; developing cartographic products, 
descriptive statistics, graphs, and written summaries for use in reports 
and presentations and for management purposes; assisting with metadata 
documentation and data archival; and locating, retrieving and compiling 
biological and environmental data. The person in this position will 
communicate technical information to coworkers, while maintaining a 
professional wor!king environment that promotes teamwork within working 
units and with the Marine Mammal Program at FWRI.

https://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-596113&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any

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Water Quality/Habitat Restoration/Coastal Communities Specialist, 
Wisconsin Sea Grant

Green Bay, WI

Serve as Advisory Services Water Quality/Habitat Restoration/Coastal 
Communities Specialist for the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant 
Institute, a state-wide program of research, outreach and education 
dedicated to the protection and wise use of Great Lakes and ocean 
resources. Provide the public, industry, and agency personnel with 
instruction, applied research, practical demonstration, field-testing 
and consultation on Great Lakes coastal issues.

http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/WebListing/Unclassified/PVLSummary.aspx?pvl_num=74742

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Seafood Internship, WWF
Washington, DC

This internship will report to Katherine Bostick, Manager, Seafood 
Markets, and may work closely with other members of the Business & 
Industry staff and the Markets unit. The intern may also have the 
opportunity to interact with company representatives. This internship 
provides an opportunity to improve research skills in a professional 
setting, gain knowledge about companies and environmental issues, and 
contribute to WWF's mission.

The intern will be researching the impacts of seafood commodity 
production and sourcing regions, and assist with analyzing 
environmental, social and business risks within the seafood supply chain 
of WWF partner companies. A primary responsibility of the role will be 
to help build a database, analyze purchasing data in Microsoft Excel, 
Microsoft Access and/or SPSS statistics and create reports based on the 
analyses.

Other smaller and potential projects could include researching 
corporations, developing reports on companies and analyzing market 
trends. The work could also include working with WWF on developing new 
projects or supporting the B&I team in various capacities: working with 
cause marketing on projects, engaging with campaigns to stop 
deforestation, developing webpages, preparing and editing documents for 
review, support coordination of meetings, etc. Preference will be given 
to applicants who are willing to support the B&I team in various 
capacities and types of engagements.

http://worldwildlife.org/internships/in-13026-seafood-internship

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