Environmental Planner — Marine Protected Area Strategy & Evaluation

CARDINAL POINT CAPTAINS INC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

NOAA is seeking an Environmental Planner (Marine Protected Area Planning & Evaluation) to support site evaluation strategies and management plans in Honolulu, HI. The role entails coordinating with partner agencies, developing evaluation metrics, and assisting with sanctuary planning and reporting.

The position emphasizes strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines, with a focus on planning documents, public engagement, and policy-related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in conservation biology, environmental sciences, geography, or related fields.
• Three to five years’ experience in natural resources planning or related evaluations.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to managers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support development of site evaluation strategy and site management plans.
• Implement and test evaluation strategy methods.
• Coordinate with partner agencies for metrics and data.
• Contribute to Sanctuary Management Plan tracking tool updates.
• Prepare annual Sanctuary Management Plan reviews and five-year status reports.
• Assist in development of planning documents and environmental reviews.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred Master’s) in conservation/environmental fields

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

NOAA is seeking an Environmental Planner (Marine Protected Area Planning & Evaluation) to support site evaluation strategies and management plans in Honolulu, HI. The role entails coordinating with partner agencies, developing evaluation metrics, and assisting with sanctuary planning and reporting.

The position emphasizes strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines, with a focus on planning documents, public engagement, and policy-related