SEA GRANT EXTENSION COASTAL PROCESSES SPECIALIST

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

S.C. SEA GRANT EXTENSION COASTAL PROCESSES SPECIALIST

The Coastal Carolina University Burroughs & Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland and Wetland Studies and the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium are seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as their Coastal Processes Extension Specialist, a joint position headquartered on the campus of Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina.

Responsibilities

The S.C. Sea Grant Coastal Processes Extension Specialist will design, plan and implement extension education programs for coastal communities on topics including coastal erosion, sand resources, storm surge, sea level rise, rip currents, coastal and marine spatial mapping, off-shore energy development, and other non-living coastal and marine resources management issues.

The Coastal Processes Extension Specialist will also collaborate with Burroughs & Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies faculty on community-focused research related to the issues above. The specialist will translate and extend the results of this research for the use of non-scientists in decision making processes.

Specific Duties

• Design, plan, implement and evaluate Extension programming on topics as listed above.
• Assess the needs of client groups and develops solutions.
• Work with research faculty at BCCMWS and other Consortium institutions to develop and implement interdisciplinary community-focused research and extension projects.
• Plan, promote and conduct seminars, workshops and meetings.
• Give formal and informal presentations to business and community groups, and at conferences and workshops.
• Develop grant proposals to fund applied research and extension projects.
• Prepare and submit performance reports, statistical analyses and financial data.
• Travel throughout the S.C. coastal zone to meet and interact with client groups.
• Work as a member of the S.C. Sea Grant Extension Program team, performing team and other related duties as required.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Master of Science or equivalent in Coastal Engineering, Coastal Geology, Geological or Physical Oceanography, or related field. Strong computer and communication skills (written and oral) required. Community-focused research and/or Extension experience preferred. Must possess working, technical and practical knowledge of coastal erosion, storm surge, sea level rise, rip currents, coastal and marine spatial mapping, off-shore energy development, and/or other non-living coastal and marine resources management issues.

Key Job Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in grant writing;
• High level of analytical, organizational and planning skills;
• Ability to work independently, and as a part of a team;
• Ability to interpret research-based information for non-science audiences;
• Effective oral and written communication skills; and
• Fluency in computer and communications technology (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, database, web, GIS, visualization, and presentation applications).

Reporting

The Coastal Processes Extension Specialist is employed by Coastal Carolina University, and reports to the Director of the Center for Marine and Wetland Studies and to the Sea Grant Extension Program Leader. Annual plans of work and formal job evaluations are developed and conducted jointly.

Location: Center for Marine and Wetland Studies, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, S.C.

For more information

South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium www.scseagrant.org

Burroughs & Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies http://bcmw.coastal.edu/

To Apply:

Interested applicants must complete an on-line application http://jobs.coastal.edu which will include submitting a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin in August, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Applicants will be contacted for interviews.