Full-Time Analyst 2: ESA/MMPA Support Services
Job Description
Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking a candidate to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources (OPR) Permits and Conservation Division in Silver Spring, MD. OAI conducts research, offers policy advice, and provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species.
DUTIES:
- Process and/or support the processing of incidental take authorizations (ITA) requests pursuant to Section 101(a)(5) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and in conformance with NMFS’ policies, including: reviewing applications; coordinating with applicants; conducting analyses; responding to public comments; and drafting all necessary documents.
- Evaluate, conduct, and draft (or assist with those actions) National Environmental Policy Act analyses.
- Critically analyze and/or support the critical analysis of scientific literature, agency documents, and other applicable information to assess impacts of human activities (including underwater noise) on marine mammals and develop/evaluate mitigation and monitoring to support agency findings under the MMPA and/or Endangered Species Act (ESA), and ensure compliance with Section 7 of the ESA, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, the Administrative Procedures Act, and other applicable statutes.
- Communicate and/or assist with communicating program policies, requirements, and issues to the public and other Federal Agencies, as well as to other NOAA programs and leadership.
- Support program planning, monitoring, technical analyses, improvement, and policy development across Division, and assist with other Division actions as needed.
- As needed, process and/or support the processing of scientific research and enhancement permit (SREP) requests for protected species pursuant to Sections 104 of the MMPA and 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA and in conformance with NMFS’ policies, including: reviewing applications; coordinating with applicants; conducting analyses; responding to public and internal comments; and drafting all necessary documents.
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Work may be performed offsite
Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary: $27.00 to $29.70 per hour.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major directly related in a field of study.
- One (1) year of experience in related field to the stated duties. Master’s Degree can be substituted for experience.
- Knowledge of or background in implementation of MMPA and ESA.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting.
- Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement appropriate action
Only qualified applicants that meet minimum experience or background requirements stated above need apply. When applying for this position you will be asked to upload your resume at the end of this online application.
Applicants must submit a resume that includes the following:
Cover letter that briefly describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.
Work history for past 10 years or since last full-time education.
Education.
Previous experience or training with similar requirements.
Three professional references.
Include your name in the document file name.
Upload your resume in readable, not scanned, PDF or Word format (PDF is preferred).
How to Apply
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