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Pacific Islands Marine Debris Regional Coordinator
URL: http://www.gofreestone.com
Company / Organization: Freestone Environmental
Type: Full-time
City: Honolulu
Application Deadline: 19-Jun-15
Description:
Freestone Environmental Services, Inc. (www.gofreestone.com) a multi-disciplinary consulting firm, is seeking to hire a Pacific Islands Marine Debris Regional Coordinator for the Office of Response and Restoration (ORR). This individual will be located in Honolulu, Hawaii and work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Marine Debris Program (MDP / http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/), which has headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. ORR (http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/) is a program office that responds to threats in order to protect and restore coastal resources. To do this ORR provides interdisciplinary scientific response to releases of oil, chemicals, and contaminants, protects and restores NOAA trust resources, and promotes the protection and restoration of coral ecosystems and minimizes the impacts of marine debris. Core Responsibilities: • Oversee and/or provide support to marine debris related projects, activities, and actions in the Pacific Islands. • Participate in MDP meetings, workshops and media events related to marine debris efforts in the region. • Provide expertise and oversight for MDP-funded projects in each region. Support the planning and implementation of the Hawaii Marine Debris Regional Action Plan. • Provide support and coordination for severe marine debris events in the Pacific Islands. • Coordinate with federal and state partners in the region on marine debris issues. • Identify opportunities and participate in outreach and educational events with the public, school groups and industry partners focused on the prevention of marine debris. • Participate in Congressional briefings in the region related to marine debris. To Apply: Please send your resume, cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the requirements, Freestone job application (http://www.gofreestone.com/careers/), contact information for three (3) references, and salary requirements to: fesadmin@gofreestone.com with the following subject heading: NO1503 Pacific Islands MDP Reg Coord.
Requirements:
Qualifications: • Master's in biology or environmental science or a related field. If the candidate does not have a Master's then an undergraduate degree in biology or environmental science or related field with significant work experience and understanding of marine debris issues. • Strong verbal and writing skills. • Strong computer and analytical skills • Self-motivated, energetic, strategic thinker. • Experience working on and leading interdisciplinary teams. • Experience working in the Pacific Islands or with partners in the region is preferred.
Point of Contact: Erika Olson