[Coral-List] Fw: Marshall Islands Seeks Coastal Environmental Advisor
Jon Corsiglia
Jon.Corsiglia at noaa.gov
Thu Sep 15 15:21:35 EDT 2011
Deborah Barker-Manase, General Manager of the Marshall Islands
Environmental Protection Authority, is seeking a Coastal Environmental
Advisor to serve with the RMI EPA for a minimum of 2 years. The
successful candidate will be experienced in environmental management in
coastal areas, be certified a SCUBA diver, have an MS or PhD, and a
scientific understanding of tropical marine ecosystems. A more detailed
description of job duties and qualifications is attached below.
People interested in more information or submitting applications should
contact Deborah directly.
Deborah Barker-Manase
General Manager
RMI Environmental Protection Authority
P.O Box 1322 Majuro Marshall Islands 96960
cell 692 455 3329 (debz) office 692 625 3035/5203
email: _deb.manase at gmail.com_ <mailto:deb.manase at gmail.com>
*_Job Description_*
*_Position Title:_ *Coastal Environmental Advisor
*_Location:_ *Majuro, Marshall Islands
*_Effective Date:_* October 1, 2011 (Duration of 2 years with a
possibility of extension)
*_General Objective of Post:_*
To provide general scientific and technical advice on the range of
technical issues related to environmental including managing the overall
operation of the Coastal and Land Management Division of the National
Environmental Protection Authority ("RMIEPA").
*_Specific Duties and Responsibilities:_*
1. Supervises surveying and characterizing the coastal zones of
the Republic of the Marshall Islands;
2. Review of, and advises on developmental activities and projects;
3. Ensure the Costal Management Framework and regulations under
the Costal and Land Management Division are being implemented and or
provide advice to EPA Management of needing of amendments if needed;
4. Ensuring land developers and construction firms, and the
Government conduct and develop impact statement, by providing them with
detailed structure processes;
5. Provide training opportunity to potential proponents and EPA
staff on impact statements and assessments;
6. Develop a detail process to assist EPA in the assessment of
impact statement and develop an agency structure in line with relevant
legislation (i.e. the Costal Conservation Act).
7. Provide awareness materials and information to the Education
Awareness & Information Division on current developments, assessment
materials and information, related information on coastal management and
erosion, and environmental impact assessments.
8. Provide technical assistance and advice to other departments
within the RMIEPA on other environmental related issues such as: water
quality, environmental health, solid & hazardous waste and etc.
9. Carry out strategic planning and program planning in
conjunction with the Costal Management Framework, EIA Regulation,
Sustainable Regulations and other related matters within scope of work
of the RMIEPA
10. Coordinate GIS data collection and database development. For
utilization in coastal and environmental management;
11. Build capacity of the staff in the Costal & Land Management
Division to continue the implementation of the RMI Coastal Management
National Framework;
12. Provide general scientific and technical advice on the range
of technical issues that the EPA faces over the course of a year;
13. In cooperation with a local counter-part, coordinate and
evaluate Environmental Impact Assessments for major infrastructure
projects;
14. Conduct technical audit of currently unpermitted industrial
activity on island and incorporate into EPA permitting system including:
Power Plant, Coconut Processing Plant, Tuna Loining Plant, Sewer
Outfall, Dry-dock(s), Waste Dumps, etc.; and
15. Perform other duties that may be assigned by the General
Manager and/or the Board of Directors.
*_Reports to:_*
General Manager
*_Salary Level:_*
Salary commensurate with experience, housing will be provided for
non-Marshallese hired from overseas
*_Qualifications:_*
· Master's Degree, preferably Ph.D in Environmental Science,
Engineering, Management, Policy, or similar;
· Minimum 3 years international experience;
· 5 Years experience with Environmental or Coastal Management;
· Experience coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments;
· Scientific understanding of tropical marine ecosystems;
· Certified SCUBA diver with research diving experience;
· Experience with broad environmental issues and management is highly
desirable;
· Ability to live and work in a foreign country for a minimum of 2
years; and
· Demonstrated understanding of the issues and needs of a developing
country.
· Coastal/Environmental Engineering knowledge and at least 2 years
experience
Background : While the majority of the over 30 islands and atolls of the
Marshall Islands are in pristine condition, the urban environment of the
atoll nation is severely degraded due to a range of issues including
overpopulation, intensive infrastructure development, historic lack of
environmental oversight, and its naturally vulnerable character. Foreign
assistance arrives to the country in great amounts for infrastructure
development, including airports, seaports, coastal dredging, reclamation
and a variety of other projects. The Agency involved in ensuring the
environment is protected, the RMI Environmental Protection Authority,
does not currently have the technical capacity or experience to handle
the range of development activities. Assistance is sought for a Coastal
Environmental Advisor for a range of duties that continue a capacity
building process at the organization to build its self-reliance.
Recently, a national coastal management framework for action has been
adopted to deal with a range of coastal environment issues. This program
includes full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for development
projects, development of a Geographic Information System (GIS) for
land-use planning, project management, conservation, and development of
strategic steps of coastal management including: solid waste, dredging,
marine water quality and coastal construction.
A suitable candidate will be experienced in environmental management in
coastal areas, preferably small island states, or tropical ecosystems..
Flexibility and creativity in the workplace are extremely important to
facilitate the implementation of unique island solutions for unique
atoll problems. Located in the capital of the Marshall Islands, Majuro
Atoll, the EPA consists of nearly 20 staff members on three urban
centers (Majuro, Ebeye and Jaluit Atolls.) Majuro Atoll is populated by
roughly 30,000 people on a 30 mile extremely narrow reef rim. Management
activities are prioritized in these urban centers and outerislands. Some
travel to outer islands is expected, as well as some international travel.
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