Background
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the
Ocean (MARCO) is a state partnership created by the Governors of New York,
New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia to create a lasting forum for
interstate collaboration on actions that will improve the health of the
region’s coastal and ocean resources. Priority issues for MARCO include:
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Coordinate protection of important
habitats and sensitive unique offshore areas on a regional scale
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Collaborate on a regional approach to
support the sustainable development of renewable energy in offshore
areas
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Prepare the region’s coastal communities
for the impacts of climate change on ocean and coastal resources
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Promote improvement in the region’s
coastal water quality
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Build capacity for coastal and marine
spatial planning including enhancement of the MARCO Mapping and Planning
Portal
MARCO will
hire a full-time, one-year Program Manager to coordinate the activities of
the MARCO Management Board. Employment beyond one-year may be considered
based on future funding availability and performance. The Program Manager
will be hired through a contract with the Coastal States Stewardship
Foundation (CSSF), which is MARCO’s fiscal agent. The Program Manager will
be responsible for organizing and facilitating MARCO projects; Management
Board meetings; representing MARCO at regional and national forums;
developing and implementing outreach and communications strategies;
assisting with strategic planning; and coordinating with MARCO’s Federal
partners, especially for coastal and marine spatial planning (CMSP).
Skills, Knowledge and
Characteristics
MARCO,
through the Coastal States Stewardship Foundation (CSSF), is looking for a
highly motivated, self-starter with at least five years of experience in
project management and experience in coastal or ocean policy, planning
and/or management. In addition, the individual should have the following
qualities and skills:
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Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and
manage projects;
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Ability to work independently and in a
team-setting;
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Strong organization and communication
skills, including the ability to coordinate and communicate with
people across a wide geographic range, both verbally and in writing;
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Energetic and comfortable multi-tasking
and managing complex issues and challenges;
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Experience in working with elected
officials, policymakers, scientists and opinion leaders at all levels of
government and the private sector;
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Knowledge in contemporary principles of
coastal zone management and familiarity of coastal management
issues in the Mid-Atlantic region;
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Familiarity with applying for and managing
funding from federal and state agencies, and private parties,
including project reporting requirements (detailing budget expenditures
and progress toward achieving deliverables and outcomes); and
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Familiarity with the administration of
collaboration websites and webinar accounts is beneficial.
Working Conditions and
Location
This
position works a professional workweek. Time required outside the normal
40-hour week to attend meetings or conferences, and to meet deadlines.
Travel to coastal communities, including overnight, is required as needed;
frequent out-of-state travel is also required. You must have a valid
driver license and an acceptable driving record. The selected candidate
will have the opportunity to negotiate his/her workplace location, within
the Mid-Atlantic Region, including the ability to telework.
Application Process
Interested
candidates should prepare and submit an application package that includes
a transmittal letter (summarizing interest in, and qualifications for, the
position); a detailed resume; three references (including name, title,
mailing and e-mail addresses, and telephone number (s); salary history and
desired salary range. Note: All of these items must be provided to ensure
consideration. Candidates that are invited to interview will be asked to
develop additional written materials for review by the selection panel.
The
application must be submitted via hard copy through U.S. mail or overnight
service, or by e-mail. The application should be directed to the address
below. Applications must be postmarked by
January 16, 2012.
Send applications to:
Brian Kelly
Environmental Scientist
Delaware Coastal Programs
Dept. of Natural Resources & Environmental
Control
89 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Email:
Brian.Kelly@state.de.us
Candidate Review Process
Applications will be reviewed by a search committee that will organize
interviews with the leading candidates. The MARCO Management Board will
select the preferred candidate.
Remember to include in your cover letter for
this position, the statement "I saw the advertisement for this
position on
Environbusiness.com"
We wish you good success in your job search.
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