Coastal Management Specialist - Technical Assistance Specialist

Lynker Corporation•Oakland, CA

20d

About The Position

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Coastal Management Specialist to join our growing team who supports NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management (OCM). This exceptional individual will provide targeted, robust support by maintaining relationships, addressing evolving technical assistance needs, sharing a range of subject matter expertise, and communicating project challenges and accomplishments to NOAA and beyond. This position will primarily serve Washington State while located in Oakland, California in order to coordinate with the West Coast Resilience Challenge coordinator and Technical Assistance Team Lead. This is contingent on contract win, and rates may be subject to change based on final bid.

Requirements

Masters degree with 3+ years experience
Close familiarity with the Resilience Challenge’s community resilience efforts in Washington
Understanding of the initial needs and gaps of the Resilience Challenge projects in Washington that NOAA and other technical assistance providers may address
Understanding of, and experience in, the local or regional geography, context, cultures, challenges, and coastal issues relevant to Washington
Experience managing NOAA cooperative agreements.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures and guidance documentation specifically related to NOAA grant management and administration
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with management, colleagues, and external partners
Experience with NOAA’s Digital Coast
Ability to pass a National Agency Check (NACI)

Nice To Haves

Experience with vulnerability assessment, hazard and climate adaptation, or resilience strategies
Connections, experience, collaborations with other NOAA line offices and or other government agencies
Experience across levels of government and/or sectors (multidisciplinary)
Strong organizational and communication skills
Enthusiasm and empathy

Responsibilities

Maintain familiarity with the Resilience Challenge’s community resilience efforts in Washington State in order to understand project needs and work to address them.
Engage in-person regularly with Resilience Challenge partners and in the communities served by the Resilience Challenge projects in Washington.
Serve in the role of Technical Assistance Coordinator for the Resilience Challenge projects in Washington. This entails acting as the main point of contact for tracking needs, addressing those needs by working with the regional team, and communicating with OCM staff across the office, other NOAA programs, and external providers.
Provide technical assistance directly to Resilience Challenge partners and project communities.
Make connections with NOAA and other federal agencies and external partners to deliver additional technical expertise and services.
Assist with developing training and other learning products, as needed.
Act as a liaison to communicate NOAA resources to partners and assist with communicating on-the ground accomplishments to NOAA.
Perform grant management and administration responsibilities in coordination with federal staff.
Coordinate tasks and activities with other staff supporting the Resilience Challenge.
Provide local support, expertise, and networking for the Coastal Resilience Fellows hosted by project partners.
Support and participate in the national Resilience Challenge Peer-to-peer Gathering.
Provide convening support for local and regional peer-to-peer sharing events to reach coastal community audiences beyond the project partners.
Make connections with and provide support as needed to Resilience Challenge projects that are outside of Washington.
Work closely with the West Coast Resilience Challenge coordinator, also based in California.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee