From VECCHIOM from si.edu Fri Aug 7 11:50:05 2009 From: VECCHIOM from si.edu (Vecchione, Michael) Date: Mon Aug 10 03:15:28 2009 Subject: [Deepsea] FW: Job Announcement: Deep Sea Coral Research Specialist References: <4A7C4DA7.2020606@noaa.gov> Message-ID: Deep-sea Colleagues; =20 FYI =20 Mike =20 Michael Vecchione NMFS National Systematics Laboratory National Museum of Natural History, MRC-153 Smithsonian Institution P.O. Box 37012 Washington, DC 20013-7012 USA phone: (202)633-1751 fax: (202)357-2986 e-mail: VecchioneM@si.edu=20 ________________________________ From: Tom Hourigan [mailto:Tom.Hourigan@noaa.gov] Sent: Fri 07-Aug-09 11:52 AM Subject: Job Announcement: Deep Sea Coral Research Specialist Dear Deep-Sea Coral and Marine Conservation Community: NOAA's Fisheries Service Office of Habitat Conservation, through our = contract firm I.M. Systems Group (IMSG), is seeking a Deep Sea Coral = Research Specialist. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can = contribute to both the science and conservation efforts and enhance the = linkages between the two. The position will be located in our office at = NOAA headquarters in Silver Spring MD.=20 This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the Deep Sea Coral = Research and Technology Program, a major new deep-sea research effort at = NOAA. Information on the Program can be found in our first report to = Congress: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/rtc.pdf Field research under the program began this month with a research cruise = to Lophelia deep-sea coral communities located off the Atlantic Coast of = Florida using Harbor Branch's submersible. Postings on the cruise can = be found on the USGS site DISCOVRE (see = http://fl.biology.usgs.gov/DISCOVRE/index.html).=20 The Job Announcement is posted below. IMSG will be accepting = applications until this position is filled, and there is no citizenship = requirement for this position. Please pass this announcement to all = individuals that may be interested, and direct all queries concerning = the position to IMSG at jobs@imsg.com. Thanks, Tom The Job Announcement: -------------------------------------------------------------------------= -- I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG, http://www.imsg.com/) is looking to hire a Deep Sea Coral Research Specialist to work in the NOAA Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Habitat Conservation (OHC), Habitat Protection Division (HP, http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/index.html), which is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The position will be located at OHC headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. =20 The Deep Sea Coral Research Specialist will provide coordination across NOAA for deep-sea coral-related matters under the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP, www.coralreef.noaa.gov/) and support NOAA Fisheries Service implementation of the Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program (DSCRTP). =20 =20 Duties will focus on coordination of NOAA's deep-sea coral activities, development of the congressionally-mandated DSCRTP; synthesis of scientific and conservation information in scientific publications and reports to Congress and the public; and liaison with the Regional Fishery Management Councils, other federal agencies and stakeholders. =20 Responsibilities: The contractor's duties will include but not be limited to: Responsibilities: The contractor's duties will include but not be limited to: * Leading coordination of and representing NMFS on NOAA's "Deep Team" = and the Deep-Sea Coral Working Group and associated program planning and = coordination. * Coordinating the implementation of NOAA's Deep-Sea Coral Strategic = Plan and continuing the development of the Deep Sea Coral Research and = Technology Program. This includes coordinating with researchers and = managers, preparing reports, preparing briefing materials, etc. * Ensuring that the program's plans are scientifically and = technically sound, that they are appropriate for the management needs, = and that the scientific and technological information produced is = reliable and adequate for regulatory purposes. * Ensuring that approaches and lessons learned in each region inform = Program activities in all other regions.=20 * Leading development of the biennial Report to Congress on = Implementation of the Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program, in = consultation with Regional Fishery Management Councils. * Collecting and organizing information on existing NOAA and external = research on deep-sea corals and management efforts that support their = conservation. =20 * Supporting coordination with NOAA Fisheries Service and regional = Fisheries Management Council deep-sea coral science and management = efforts; assisting in developing priorities and monitoring performance; = providing budget forecasting and preparation of funding requests. = (Occasional travel to NMFS Regions or Science Centers may be required.) = * Staffing the Interagency Board on Deep Sea Corals and other = Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems under the Joint Subcommittee on Ocean = Science and Technology and participating in planning meetings, drafting = reports and coordinating with other Federal agency representatives on = the Board's work. =20 Qualifications: =20 Required:=20 * Doctoral degree (highly preferred) or masters degree with = equivalent additional experience in a relevant discipline such as marine = science, biology, marine or environmental management or policy. * Experience conducting research or policy work relevant to deep-sea = coral or sponge ecosystems or deep-sea habitat science and related = conservation issues. * Familiarity with issues related to fisheries management, including = management of fisheries bycatch and impacts on benthic habitats.=20 * Strong writing skills and experience with writing or editing = technical and/or scientific reports and manuscripts. * Self-motivated, with strong organizational skills and attention to = detail. * Ability to work well individually and cooperatively with a range of = individuals in a complex team environment=20 * Solid interpersonal and communication skills, as they will be = required to interact constructively with an array of individuals and = groups internal and external to NOAA=20 * Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and to shift = priorities as needed. * Willingness to learn new skills. * Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. * Ability to travel on a periodic basis. Desired:=20 * 2-3 years of program or project planning experience or research = cruise coordination * Experience presenting scientific research findings orally and in = writing to both scientific and general audiences. =20 * Familiarity with the federal fisheries management and regional = fisheries management councils.=20 To Apply: =20 Please send your resume, three (3) references and a cover letter describing how your knowledge and skills fulfill the requirements of the position to jobs@imsg.com = with the following subject heading: NOA09036 - NOAA Deep-Sea Coral Research Specialist. =20 The vacancy announcement is open until filled. =20 IMSG is an equal opportunity employer. _________________________ Erika Olson Program Manager I.M. Systems Group 301-943-2310=20 olsone@imsg.com