Good Morning- The Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources is seeking to fill the position of Marine Park Coordinator for the St. Croix East End Marine Park. Details are provided below. Please distribute to your networks or anyone who may be interested in this position. Requests for information or submission of materials should be directed to Ms. Celia Jackson-Williams at (340) 774-3320, ext., 5135 or [email protected]. Thank you- Paige Rothenberger Coral Reef Initiative Coordinator VI Dept. of Planning & Natural Resources Division of Coastal Zone Management ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (340) 718-3367 voice (340) 718-4551 fax [email protected] [email protected]
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & NATURAL RESOURCES VACANCY NOTICE Marine Park Coordinator The Department of Planning and Natural Resources is in the process of filling the position of Marine Park Coordinator. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES (not all inclusive) The Marine Park Coordinator, under the supervision of the CZM Director, is responsible for the program development and implementation in a manner consistent with the park’s grant requirements, management plans, sustainable finance plans and rules and regulations. One must be able to satisfactorily complete work with minimal supervision. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of Caribbean marine ecosystems and coastal resource management; environmental, zoning, fisheries, boating and coastal zone laws and related rules and regulations; knowledge of marine protected areas as a resource management tool; strong technical skills and public relations background; grant writing and management skills, excellent organizational, written and communication skills, etc. EDUCATION AND TRAINING A Masters degree from an accredited college or university in natural resources management or a similar discipline. SALARY RANGE $35,000 - $50,000 POSTING DEADLINE Monday, January 9, 2012 Interested applicants please contact Celia Jackson-Williams, Personnel Relations Administrator at (340) 774-3320, ext., 5135 or submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to [email protected] no later than January 9, 2012. The Department of Planning and Natural Resources’ mission is to protect, maintain and manage the natural and cultural resources of the US Virgin Islands through the proper coordination of economic and structural development in collaboration with other local, federal and non-government organizations, for the benefit of present and future generations so they will live safer, fuller lives in harmony with their environment and cultural heritage.
