Evaluations Specialist

Lynker Corporation•Charleston, SC

About The Position

As part of Lynker's ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Evaluations Specialist to join our growing team. This position will support programmatic evaluations of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) programs and National Estuarine Research Reserves (NERRs), as required by section 312 of the Coastal Zone Management Act. The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, requires NOAA to conduct periodic evaluations of the performance of states and territories with federally approved coastal management programs or estuarine reserves. Each evaluation reviews implementation of the approved coastal management program or reserve management plan; coastal management requirements; completion of the terms of financial assistance awards. This contract position would organize the necessary information to guide development of the draft findings to be delivered by the federal evaluator. Each year, NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management identifies the suite of CZM programs and reserves to be evaluated the following year. Programs are notified and paired with an evaluator to identify the schedule for the evaluation and site visit and to submit information that can be used in the evaluation to document program strengths and challenges and to provide recommendations for how to address potential challenges. Each evaluation is assigned a lead evaluator to work with a team of staff that is knowledgeable about the program itself, the local community and associated partnerships, and the national program. The evaluation team solicits feedback from local partners and stakeholders and identifies the primary areas of interest for a virtual or in-person site visit to gather additional input to guide the draft findings regarding program accomplishments, recommendations for enhancements, and necessary actions to address deficiencies.

Requirements

Master’s degree
3+ years of relevant professional experience
Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to work in a small team environment without direct day-to-day supervision
Ability to write, edit, and analyze information
Strong organizational skills
Possess strong written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize multiple concurrent tasks
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with management, colleagues, and external partners
Ability to pass a National Agency Check and fingerprinting background check and maintain it through the duration of employment

Responsibilities

Serve as an evaluator to support program evaluations under CZMA section 312
Organize information from program submittals, stakeholder survey, and progress reports to guide primary focus areas for the retreat
Plan and organize meetings with the programs being evaluated to explain the process, schedule the evaluation, and advance progress toward the evaluation
Conduct the virtual, in-person, or hybrid site visit to meet with program leadership, staff, and partners or stakeholders to gather additional input regarding accomplishments and challenges
Draft initial findings to include program accomplishments, recommendations, and necessary actions to address challenges
Finalize the findings and share with the program and its leadership

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