Coastal Management Specialist

CSS-Inc. may have multiple openings for Coastal Management Specialists to support NOAA's Office for Coastal Management (OCM). The successful candidates will work closely with state or territory partners and organizations to support the implementation of the National Coastal Zone Management Program and the National Estuarine Research Reserve Program, as authorized under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA). Some position will also support the Coral Reef Management Program.

The role is contingent upon CSS winning the contract, please note it can take several months before we know whether this role will be filled.

Locations vary, but typically allow for fully remote work within a defined geographic jurisdiction.

Specific responsibilities and tasks will include:

• Work with partners to understand and support the implementation of their coastal management programs, including review and oversight of their cooperative agreements with NOAA.


• Serve as liaison between NOAA OCM and state and jurisdiction partners in the specified region.


• Work with OCM federal staff, and state and local agencies, to address strategic priorities and achieve programmatic outcomes.


• Engage regularly with partners, both virtually and in-person, to provide technical and management assistance to implement programmatic priorities and cooperative agreements and ensure effective and efficient operations through performance evaluation and reporting.


• Contribute information on programmatic efforts to external and internal communication mechanisms; engage with other local, state, and regional stakeholders; and support partnership program connections to relevant regional entities.


• Support implementation of the reauthorized Coral Reef Conservation Act, including the management of block grants and cooperative agreements, and support for other grant programs


• Work with OCM leadership, including the Coastal Communities and Ecosystems Programs, Coral Program, and OCM Regional Lead(s), to maintain and strengthen long-term relationships in the region and leverage NOAA assets to address priority challenges


• Some travel will be required for national-level and regional meetings, site visits, and workshops; as well as occasional local travel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Policy, Marine Policy, or a related field.


• 3-6+ years of relevant professional experience.


• Documented experience in environmental planning, policy, technical, and regulatory support for the Federal Government preferred.


• Documented knowledge of/experience with coastal zone management issues, the Coastal Zone Management Act, and the Coral Reef Conservation Act.· Region-specific experience strongly preferred.


• Demonstrated experience with stakeholder outreach and engagement, especially relating to environmental policy issues.


• Training or demonstrated experience in facilitation strongly preferred.


• The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, manage time to achieve project objectives to meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.


• Ability to pass a National Agency Check and fingerprinting background check and maintain it through the duration of employment.

At CSS, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and merit-based workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, ensuring that hiring and employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.