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The Baldwin Group work environment is special in that it encompasses positions ranging from programmers to administrators yet is small enough to provide a feeling of family and friendship.  While the pace is fast and energetic The Baldwin Group understands the importance of work life balance and encourages staff to maintain that balance. Both diversity and teamwork are integral to work at The Baldwin Group. New ideas and perspectives are always welcome and encouraged, making TBG a highly innovative company and an environment where staff truly enjoy their jobs. 

Current Opportunities:

Coastal Management Specialist, San Francisco Bay Area, California
Coastal Management Fellowship

 

Coastal Management Specialist

San Francisco Bay Area, California

The Baldwin Group, Inc. (TBG), a contractor to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Services Center (Center) with its main office in Charleston, SC seeks a talented individual to provide support to the Center’s West Coast office in Oakland, CA. The West Coast regional associate supports the coordination and communication efforts for the region (CA, OR, WA) and aids in planning efforts for the small West Coast office and the Center’s Regional Coastal Services division. This position will help NOAA and the Center identify and address coastal resource management needs in the region, particularly related to geospatial data management, coastal and ocean planning efforts on the West Coast, and regional ocean governance support.

The successful candidate will serve as a regional coastal management specialist assisting in the development and implementation of regional activities along the West Coast. This includes a full range of activities and consultations, and forming partnerships with academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, and with other federal, state and local governments. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take a project leadership role providing technical assistance to coastal resource management programs.

Responsibilities include:

  • Aiding in the development and execution of Center projects for the West Coast region. This requires familiarity with ocean and coastal resource management partners and programs on the West Coast.
  • Coordinating Center projects and programs in the region with a focus on helping coastal communities make informed decisions for the use of their lands and waters. This includes participating in regional geospatial workgroups; coordinating and supporting ocean and marine planning activities on the West Coast; assisting with coordination of state and federal mapping and application efforts; developing geospatial tools, information, and regional data coordination work; providing technical assistance; and supporting NOAA’s role in the West Coast Governors Alliance on Ocean Health.
  • Facilitating and coordinating the Center’s West Coast regional participation in internal Center, NOAA National Ocean Service (NOS), and NOAA regional efforts, including support for the NOAA San Francisco Bay Coordination Group. This work will include developing

    agendas, facilitating meetings, responding to meeting tasks, and other developments in support of these efforts.

  • Identifying opportunities for and coordinating applications of Center products, including geospatial decision support tools, along the West Coast.

  • Assisting the West Coast team with the development and coordination of plans, tasks, schedules, reporting, and measures of success that support regional program, project, and partner requirements.

  • Identifying relationship-building opportunities in coordination with the West Coast team and other NOS and NOAA regional programs. Travel throughout the region (Washington, Oregon, and California) is required as well as to Charleston, South Carolina, and other regions across the country as needed.

    Qualifications Required:

    • Masters degree in the coastal resource management field, or related field, plus 2 years related experience
    • Familiarity with coastal resource management issues, including those related to ocean and marine planning
    • Experience with geographic information systems, ideally with ESRI suite of products
    • Self-starter with ability to work in a small team environment without direct day-to-day supervision
    • Strong communication and organizational skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills
    • Demonstrate an ability to build relationships with management, colleagues, and external partners

    Preferred:

    •  Knowledge of coastal and marine programs on the West Coast and within the NOAA
    • Experience working with state and federal agencies, tribes, academia, and nongovernmental organizations
    • Project management experience
    • Demonstrated facilitation skills
To apply for this position: hr@tbgva.com

 

 

Coastal Management Fellowship

Offered through the NOAA Coastal Services Center the Coastal Management Fellowship provides on-the-job education and training opportunities in coastal resource management and policy for postgraduate students and to project assistance to state coastal zone management programs. This two-year opportunity offers a competitive salary, medical benefits, and travel and relocation expense reimbursement. See www.csc.noaa.gov/cms/fellows.html for details