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Apologies for cross-postings. <b><u>Quick Deadline for Interested
Applicants.</u></b>
<p>The following is a vacancy announcement for a Coral Reef Coordinator
position located within the Coastal Resources Management Office of the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Please direct
inquiries to the appropriate individuals, as identified in the announcement
below.
<p><b><u><font size=+1>POSITION VACANCY</font></u></b>
<p><b>Title:</b>
Coral Reef Coordinator
<br><b>Agency:</b> Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands (CNMI)
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Coastal Resources Management Office
<br><b>Location: </b> Saipan, CNMI
<p><b><u>Background</u></b>
<br>Coral reef ecosystems are vitally important to the cultural and economic
sustainability of residents in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands (CNMI). In addition to providing income and traditional and
cultural uses, the structures produced by healthy coral reefs are the Island’s
principle source of against storm events. As development and tourism
prosper, it is important to evaluate, monitor, and manage surrounding reefs.
<p>As a founding member of the United States Coral Reef Task Force (US
CRTF), the CNMI has developed, received funding, and initiated a comprehensive
program aimed at conserving their coral reef resources. The program,
the CNMI Coral Reef Initiative is made up of a number of individual projects
focused on specific coral reef issues and is funded by the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Department of Interior (DOI).
Projects range from the development of marine protected areas to establishing
Island-wide coral reef monitoring programs. Other U.S. Island members
of the Task Force have similarly developed and received funding for their
own initiatives.
<p>The Coral Reef Initiative in CNMI, due in part to the trans-boundary
nature of coral reef management issues, is a cooperative effort driven
by a number of territorial and federal agencies. The Coordinator
works in the CNMI’s federally approved Coastal Resources Management Office
(CRMO). In addition to serving as the land use planning and permitting
agency for the Commonwealth, the CRMO has also been designated the point
of contact for federally funded coral reef activities stemming from the
Coral Reef Task Force.
<p>Other Commonwealth agencies involved in coral reef issues include the
Department of Environmental Quality and Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Recently the CRMO, in cooperation with these agencies, has guided CNMI
to the legislation of its first marine protected area.
<p><b><u>Responsibilities</u></b>
<br>The Coordinator will be the primary point of contact for coral reef
management issues and activities in the CNMI. The responsibilities
of the Coordinator are multi-dimensional and include:
<p>· Coordinate and provide leadership among the various territorial,
regional, and federal agencies active in local, regional, and national
coral reef management.
<br>· Coordinate and cooperate with the various territorial, regional,
and federal agencies to develop a comprehensive coral reef monitoring program
that includes benthic cover, coral communities, fish abundance, macro-invertebrate
abundance, water quality, and biodiversity.
<br>· Analyze data and help prepare annual state of the reef report.
<br>· Assists developers in creating marine monitoring plans for
permitted projects.
<br>· Develop relationships with local communities to build support
for marine protected areas and coral reef conservation.
<br>· Develop management plans for coastal and marine areas, including
marine protected areas.
<br>· The development of coral reef education and outreach material
and activities for a wide range of audiences including school children,
resource users such as fishermen and recreational operators, legislators,
and the general public.
<br>· Federal grant management and reporting.
<p><b><u>Qualifications</u></b>
<br>Applicants must be United States (US) Citizens or qualified CNMI Resident
Workers per 3CMC Section 4412 (n). Applicants should have an academic
and professional background in natural resource management, with specific
experience in tropical marine ecosystems. Successful applicants will
have an advanced degree in marine resource management, coastal zone management,
or marine science with an emphasis on tropical ecosystems. In addition,
successful applicants will have at least five (5) years experience in the
following areas:
<p>· Comprehensive understanding of current practices and issues
related to the long-term management of coastal and marine natural resources,
particularly coral reefs.
<br>· Developing management plans for multi-use marine resource
and protected areas.
<br>· Meeting facilitation, conflict resolution, and collaborative
planning among stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and conflicting interests.
<br>· Developing and carrying out coral reef and water quality monitoring
programs.
<br>· Effectively coordinating multi-agency working groups.
<br>· Developing and implementing a variety of outreach and educational
materials for a wide range of audiences.
<br>· Working with the issues of remote, small island states.
<br>· SCUBA Certification.
<p><b><u>Interested Applicants</u></b>
<br>Those interested in applying should submit the following:
<br>· Cover letter
<br>· Resume or CV
<br>· Copy of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended
<br>· Completed CNMI Government Application (faxed upon request)
<br>· Police Clearance (valid within 1 year)
<br>· At least one letter of recommendation
<p><b><u>Applications and documents should be directed to:</u></b>
<br>Joaquin D. Salas, Acting Administrator
<br>CNMI Coastal Resources Management
<br>Office of the Governor
<br>P.O. Box 10007
<br>2nd Floor Morgen Building
<br>San Jose Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950
<br>Fax: (670) 234-0007
<p><b><u>Questions and/or request for CNMI Government Application should
be directed to:</u></b>
<br> Bernie Pangelinan, Administrative Assistant
<br> Phone: (670) 234-6623
<br> Email: c/o <a href="crm.permit@saipan.com">crm.permit@saipan.com</a>
<p><b><u>Closing Date</u></b>
<br>Applications and documents should be postmarked no later than 31 October
2001.
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<br>Jonathan D. Kelsey
<br>Coastal Management Specialist, Pacific Region
<br>NOAA/NOS/Coastal Programs Division
<br>1305 East-West Highway, 11th Floor, N/ORM3
<br>Silver Spring, MD 20910
<br>Phone: (301) 713-3155 x137 Fax: (301) 713-4367
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