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Coastal Land Use Specialist, Kaua‘iAdded Thursday 07 February 2008 Junior/Assistant/Associate Extension Agent, Coastal Land Use Specialist, position number 88276T, UHM Sea Grant, (Kauai), temporary, non-tenure track, full-time, 11-months, federally funded, NTE 06/30/08, annually renewable depending on performance and/or funding, to begin approximately on March 2008 pending position clearance and availability of funds. Duties: The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical and educational outreach assistance to Kauai County on the important issues of coastal hazards, beach nourishment, coastal hazard mitigation, coastal development environmental review and shoreline setbacks utilizing traditional extension methods. The responsibilities and primary functions include, but are not limited to: Work with the local county planning and resource agencies charged with the review of shoreline development projects, land use planning and coastal hazards mitigation; Provide assistance for interpreting and distributing research products related to coastal hazards including coastal erosion, sea level rise, storm surge and episodic coastal hazard events; Assist Kauai County Planning Department with environmental reviews for shoreline permits. Facilitate the development, modification, or interpretation of rules and policies to better protect and enhance coastal resources, and assist the County in implementing rules and policies in conformance with Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 205A Coastal Zone Management; Provide technical assistance on interpretation of modern and historical shoreline erosion rate data including technical support in the transition and implementation of revised shoreline setback rules based on erosion data; Conduct site visits and write technical reports and recommendations for coastal erosion and coastal flood zone maps. Incorporate understanding of coastal hazards and processes in coastal land use planning in an effort to avoid or otherwise mitigate coastal hazards; Coordinate activities aimed at increasing public awareness of coastal processes, wise coastal land use practices, coastal hazards, and beach and shoreline management; Maintain close contact with interested organizations, agencies and individuals representing a balanced cross-section of the community within the state to improve data gathering and evaluation of coastal development projects and shoreline management issues; Assist the public in pursuing appropriate enforcement of shoreline rules and regulations; Produce timely reporting of outreach and education activities conducted for national program reporting; Other duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications: Junior: A Bachelors degree from a college or university of recognized standing in ocean or earth science with major course work in coastal processes or land use, coastal science, shoreline management, natural resource management or planning or a related field; ability to apply Extension teaching methods. Assistant: A Masters degree from a college or university of recognized standing in ocean or earth science with major course work in coastal processes or land use, coastal science, shoreline management, natural resource management or planning or a related field; or in addition to a Bachelors degree, 30 credit hours of post-baccalaureate academic work in the fields listed above; At least three years of successful experience in Cooperative Extension work, Sea Grant Extension work or equivalent in research relevant to coastal processes; Ability to exercise independent judgment and to assume responsibility for developing an Extension program; Ability to work harmoniously with other agents in an integrated Extension system and with related agencies. Associate: A Masters degree from a college or university of recognized standing in ocean or earth science with major course work in coastal processes or land use, coastal science, shoreline management, natural resource management or planning or a related field, in addition to the Masters, 15 credit hours of post-baccalaureate academic work in the fields listed above; At least four years of experience as Extension faculty member or its equivalent in relation to the fields listed above in the next lower rank; Demonstrated ability to lead and develop leadership in Extension; Proven administrative ability to conduct a well organized program in County Extension or Sea Grant Extension, and to work harmoniously with the agents of other counties in an integrated Extension program and with related public agencies. Desirable qualifications: Familiarity with and ability to analyze shoreline erosion maps, statutes, rules and ordinances at the County, State and Federal level covering shoreline management and coastal land use; Familiarity with surveying and mapping techniques; Familiarity with Hawaiian shoreline characteristics and cultural/recreation practices including: historical shoreline erosion rates and trends, seasonal wave dynamics, coastal processes and hazards, wave reef interactions, coastal dune behavior and native coastal plant species; Familiarity with coastal hazard mitigation strategies and impacts on natural resources from extraction and nourishment operations, beach erosion and mitigation techniques, littoral budgets and impacts of alternative shore stabilization technologies and situations; Knowledge of common computer programs and geographical information systems including oceanographic wave and beach numerical modeling. Pay range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply: Submit a letter of application indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, CV, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses) and copy of degree. Application address: Personnel Officer, University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program, 2525 Correa Road, HIG 236, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 Inquiries: Darren Okimoto, Ph.D. 808-956-7031 okimotod@hawaii.edu Date posted: Feb-06-2008 Closing date: Feb-22-2008 The University of Hawaii is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, National Guard participation, breastfeeding, and arrest/court record (except as permissible under State law). Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at: ope.ed.gov/security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office. Return to the top of this page. Six Ocean Observing Science and Engineering FacultyAdded Monday 9 July 2007 The School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) invites applications
for six, newly appropriated tenure-track positions. We seek outstanding
candidates whose combined skills improve SOEST capabilities in the following
areas: ocean modeling and data assimilation; ocean observing technologies (autonomous
vehicles, ocean gliders, cabled observatories, ocean acoustics, and coastal/ SOEST is launching a Pacific regional ocean observing system that will form the basis for ground-breaking new research programs, operational on-line products focused on the safe, clean, and productive capacity of Hawai‘i’s ocean and coasts, and training of the next generation’s workforce. We seek pioneering and enthusiastic scientists and engineers who will interact synergistically and with existing faculty to form a dynamic team of advanced researchers, specialists, and educators to fulfill the vision of ocean observing in Hawai‘i and the Pacific. Appointments will be at a range of levels (Assistant to Full Professor) and classifications (Instructional, Research and Specialist) based on the profile of the very best applicants. Successful candidates will have an established record of publication in international peer-reviewed scientific journals, or equivalent patents/products/ programs, recognized high potential in research funding, superior communication abilities, and the capacity to build a flourishing interdisciplinary research program. Minimum requirements for these positions include a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in a related scientific or engineering field. Information about SOEST can be found on our web site at www.soest.hawaii.edu. Applicants should supply curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, details regarding research funding, information describing teaching experience and interests, and a summary of research interests. Of special interest to the Search Committee will be statements of strategy to build collaborative programs with the new team of hires in addition to existing SOEST faculty. Mail addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references should be sent to: Ocean Observing Faculty Search For additional information call: (808) 956-9110. Review of applicants will begin September 15, 2007 The University of Hawai‘i is an EEO/AA employer. Return to the top of this page. Other Job Listings
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