CPAESS Program Specialist II

remote type:
Location Type:
Fully Remote Option Available
*** In lieu of a traditional cover letter, answer the following prompts that address the critical skills needed for this position.***
* ** Describe a time when you managed a complex project or program with multiple deadlines and competing priorities.*
* * Briefly explain how you stayed organized, what systems or tools you used to track progress, and how you ensured key deliverables were met.*
* ** Describe an experience where you had to coordinate with multiple organizations or partners outside your direct chain of command.**
* ** Share an example of written materials you developed (e.g. briefing documents, reports, summaries, or web content, etc.) that required translating complex information for different audiences.**
* ** Describe any experience working in an international or cross-cultural context, whether through partnerships, research, policy work, or professional relationships with foreign counterparts.*
* * If your direct international experience is limited, describe a situation where you successfully navigated an unfamiliar or complex organizational environment and what you learned from it.
* This position is open to candidates seeking in-person, hybrid (combination of 3 days in-person and 2 days of remote), or fully remote opportunities. UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.
* CPAESS staff deployed to federal agencies must abide by their respective federal agency requirements concerning remote/flexible work arrangements.
*** Work Location Expectations:*
* * Serve as the NMFS Marine Scientific Research (MSR) Coordinator for review of foreign requests to conduct research within the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone
* Work with regional and headquarters staff to prepare agendas, background papers,  policy papers, and reports for international meetings or issues .
* Maintain and develop the OST International Fisheries Science websites (internal and external);
* Communicate NOAA Fisheries international science efforts through the development, submission and circulation of relevant weekly reports..
* Assist in developing OST policy positions on broad international fisheries science issues.
* Bachelor’s degree in science, education, public administration or a related field, and;
* 2 years of relevant program experience;  + Or an equivalent combination of education and experience (such as a Master’s degree and 1 year of experience).
* Demonstrated ability in managing projects and outcomes of moderate complexity and impact.
* Skill in planning and organizing meetings.
* Knowledge of policies and programs related to U.S. living marine resources.
* Knowledge of international marine issues.
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills in a diverse team environment
* Ability/willingness to travel domestically and abroad, as necessary.
* Ability to navigate multiple tasks with short deadlines.

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