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MMPA Support Services: Incidental Take Authorizations
Salary Range: $32.00 To $41.00 Hourly
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact Ocean Associates at 703-388-9548 to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.
NOTE: We are seeking applicants for this position prospectively, which is dependent on award of contract. Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking candidates to support the National Marine Service Office of Protected Resources in the review and processing of incidental take authorization requests pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) OAI conducts research, offers policy advice, and provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species.
NOTE: A cover letter that describes how your skills, experience and education meet the required qualifications of the position must be included with your resume when submitting the application and is mandatory
DUTIES:
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Provide support to advance more efficient and timely reviews of Administration priority projects (e.g. energy and infrastructure), assist with the processing of incidental take authorizations (ITA) requests pursuant to Section 101(a)(5) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
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Specifically, in conformance with NMFS' policies, review applications, conduct analyses; review/draft necessary supporting documents; and assist with designing and implementation of tracking mechanisms, as required. Provide similar support for related Endangered Species Act and National Environmental Policy Act compliance for these MMPA ITAs.
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Assist in the administration and organization of Federal records for these projects generally, and specifically in support of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and the compilation of administrative records to support litigation for offshore energy development and related infrastructure projects.
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Support program planning, monitoring, technical analyses, improvement, and policy development across Program and assist with other Division actions as needed.
Start Date: Contingent upon availability of award of contract.
Location: Telecommute, work may be performed offsite.
Salary and Benefits: These are full-time positions with a generous benefit package.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
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Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field and 3 years of relevant experience. Years of education beyond Bachelor’s Degree can be substituted for experience.
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Documented evidence of education and/or experience in one of the following: environmental regulations and the Federal regulatory process; environmental sciences, biological sciences (fisheries biology/ecology; marine mammal biology/ecology; sea turtle biology/ecology; and/or marine biology/ecology), ecological risk assessment or environmental impact analysis, scientific project management.
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Preferred experience in review of energy and infrastructure projects impacts on marine mammals
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Strong technical writing and communication skills.
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Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting.
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Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement appropriate action
Applicants must submit a resume that includes the following:
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Cover letter that briefly describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.
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Work history for past 10 years or since last full-time education.
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Education.
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Previous experience or training with similar requirements.
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Three professional references.
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Include your name in the document file name.
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Upload your resume in readable, not scanned, PDF or Word format (PDF is preferred).
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire, and successfully complete a federal government background check. Ocean Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.
OAI is a government contractor and is required by law to invite applicants to self-identify their race, gender, national origin, disability status and veteran status. OAI is required to use the information it collects as part of its future affirmative action efforts in hiring. The information is collected anonymously by computer and is not connected to your application. You will see a place to check certain boxes in OAI's online application. Even though the information is anonymous, self-identification is voluntary. You can always check the box that says you decline to self-identify.
Note: If you are not selected, your materials may be retained for present or future opportunities. We may use your resume in bidding on a project and if we are awarded the work, we will contact you before seeking further applicants. If you do not wish us to retain or use your resume to seek work for you, please let us know in the "Notes" section on the application.