Overview:
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 Zone Management Act (CZMA) Program Specialist to join our growing team. This position will support NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management (OCM). The successful candidate will work closely with state partners and organizations to support the implementation of the Coastal Zone Management Act and its programs -- the National Estuarine Research Reserve Program and the National Coastal Zone Management Program or other programs or investments as requested.
This position can be fully remote within the Great Lakes region and will require travel to coastal areas in the region and/or adjoining regions to meet with state and NOAA partners, and may require physical presence in the DC region for in-person meetings at the NOAA offices in Silver Spring, MD. The CZMA Program Specialist selected MUST RESIDE IN ONE OF THE FOLOWING STATES - NY, PA, OH, IN, IL, MI, WI, MN, and be willing to travel throughout the region.
This position is contingent upon contract modification (anticipated June 1, 2026).
Responsibilities:
Duties of the CZMA Program Specialist - Great Lakes Region will include the following:
Support the Implementation of Coastal Zone Management Act Programs:
- Serve as a liaison to and subject matter expert on assigned Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) program(s), including: monitoring and providing appropriate policy/management, technical assistance, and review grant information in coordination with federal leads.
- Coordinate with NOAA’s Federal Program Officer to negotiate, process, amend, and monitor cooperative agreements and grants, and provide technical assistance to assigned programs on grants management.
- Conduct necessary environmental compliance for cooperative agreement tasks, including relevant post-award actions, and coordinate with OCM environmental compliance team for guidance and approval.
- Support implementation activities, including: review and provide input and recommendations for decisions of annual performance measure submissions; participation in routine evaluations of assigned state programs required under the CZMA; review and make recommendations relevant to changes to assigned state programs, and relevant plans and strategy to the federal project leads as required under the CZMA.
- Work with OCM’s relevant Program Managers to support projects or efforts related to the implementation of the CZMA programs, which may include providing data for the development of funding summaries, and/or work related to the relevant Strategic Plans.
- Participate and contribute to both OCM Program and Regional Teams and support regional initiatives and efforts to advance coastal and estuarine management within the region and across the nation.
- Provide policy and administrative support to the division leaders to ensure implementation of OCM and agency priorities, as needed.
Qualifications:
The CZMA Program Specialist selected should have the following:
- Master’s degree in Environmental Policy, Marine Policy, or a related field, plus 3 additional years of relevant professional experience.
- Documented experience in environmental planning, policy, technical, and regulatory support for the Federal Government.
- Documented knowledge of/experience with coastal management issues.
- Strong communication skills, including both written and oral communication. Some experience in facilitating meetings and developing process agendas with external partners preferred.
- The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, manage time to achieve project objectives to meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Preference, but not required, to have either direct experience and/or experience supporting engagement with tribal nations.
- Ability to pass a National Agency Check and fingerprinting background check and maintain it through the duration of employment.
About Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:
- 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
Lynker is an E-Verify employer.
Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
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