The Oil Spill Recovery Institue, P.O. Box 705, Cordova, AK 99574

L -- TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR FOR THE OIL SPILL RECOVERY INSTITUTE, FAMILIAR WITH OIL SPILL TRANSPORTATION AND CLEAN-UP TECHNOLOGIES SOL 98-techco-01 POC Nancy Bird or Maxwell Blair @ (907) 424-5800 or Frontdes@grizzly.pwssc.gen.ak.us WEB: OSRI, http://www.pwssc.gen.ak.us. E-MAIL: frontdesk, frontdes@grizzly.pwssc.gen.ak.us. Position Announcement March 2, 1998 Title: Technology Coordinator, Oil Spill Recovery Institute Summary Description: The Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI) was established through Congressional legislation as a research entity focused on prevention and response to oil pollution issues in the Arctic and Subarctic. Policies and program directions for the OSRI are determined by a 14-member Advisory Board that includes a combination of public, fishing and oil and gas industry, native and state and federal representatives. The OSRI supports research and education projects in three program areas: technology research and development, predictive ecology and environmental monitoring, and education. The Technology Coordinator will work with OSRI's Executive Director to implement annual plans for programs approved by the OSRI Advisory Board. Responsibilities: Develop requests for technology proposals or Broad Area Announcements based on the OSRI Annual Work plan priorities, and coordinate the proposal review process in conjunction with the OSRI Director and OSRI's Scientific and Technical Committee. Work with the OSRI Executive Director to develop and maintain cooperative agreements with other organizations for research and education programs, for example the Exxon Valdez Trustee Council, Regional Citizens' Advisory Council, and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Coordinate the processing and contracting for successful technology proposals. Monitor progress and final report deadlines for these contracts. Periodically present technical papers for OSRI at national and international workshops on oil pollution related issues. Maintain files and a library on oil pollution issues focused on the Arctic and Subarctic. Assist in planning future technology research programs and work plans. Prepare technical reports and journal articles on OSRI programs. Qualifications: Ph.D., Masters or Bachelor's degree in science or engineering preferred. Experience in research and good writing skills required. Good organization and communication skills including use of the Internet required. Preference given to those with degrees or experience in the chemical, mechanical or civil engineering sciences and/or oil pollution related issues. Candidates having general knowledge of Alaska and oil pollution issues in the Arctic and Subarctic will be given preference. Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience. Job location and starting date: Offices of the Oil Spill Recovery Institute are located at the Prince William Sound Science Center in Cordova, Alaska. The Technology Coordinator will primarily work in Cordova, although travel is required to consult with members of the Scientific and Technical Committee and other experts on oil pollution research issues. Starting date: As soon as possible. To apply, send a cover letter and curriculum vitae or resume to Gary Thomas, Ph.D., Executive Director, Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute, P.O. Box 705, Cordova, AK 99574.Position is open until filled. Review of applicants begins immediately. For further information about the Oil Spill Recovery Institute and the PWS Science Center, see these web sites on the Internet: http://www.pwssc.gen.ak.us (0068)

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