Position Announcements
Science and Environmental Compliance Specialist
The Consortium for Ocean Leadership is pleased to announce
the search for a Science and Environmental Compliance
Specialist, Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). This is a
regular, full-time, exempt position. The position will report to
the Associate Program Director, OOI.
The Science and Environmental Compliance Specialist, OOI
supports the Associate Program Director in coordinating
science planning and environmental compliance for ocean
observing activities. This role provides science expertise for
the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) within the program
office and applies expertise and leadership in the
development, organization, management, and delivery of
science plans and programs related to Ocean Leadership’s
implementation of the OOI through the cooperative
agreement with the National Science Foundation (NSF).
The Specialist will provide assistance to the development and
implementation of strategies to promote interest in the OOI to
the wider scientific and education communities, governments,
industry, and public; will plan and implement scientific
workshops, user group meetings, and other specialized
meetings associated with the OOI project. This role is also
responsible for coordinating programmatic environmental
compliance (i.e., the National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA])
and tracking permits required for the implementation of the
OOI.
Qualified applicants must possess a master’s degree in a
relevant scientific field and a minimum of three (3) years of
experience in academically focused, scientific program
administration or management, or equivalent science training
and management experience; and knowledge of scientific
ocean observing programs. Requirements also include
demonstrated planning, decision-making, and problem-
solving capabilities; ability to work independently to prioritize
work and complete projects with general direction; excellent
writing, editorial, and communication skills; agility with
standard office software tools, email, Word, Excel, and
Internet tools; initiative and creativity in suggesting and
researching relevant new program concepts; and ability to
remain flexible within a changing work environment.
To apply, please forward cover letter, resume, salary
requirement, and any other relevant application materials to
jobs@oceanleadership.org with the subject line, “S&ECS-OOI”.
Materials may also be mailed to Human Resources, The
Consortium for Ocean Leadership, 1201 New York Avenue,
NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20005.
The Consortium for Ocean Leadership represents 95 of the
leading public and private ocean research education
institutions, aquaria and industry with the mission to advance
ocean research, education and policy. Located in the heart of
our nation’s capital, Ocean Leadership offers a collegial work
environment and excellent benefits. To learn more about us,
please visit www.oceanleadership.org.