NOAA Fisheries Alaska Region, Protected Resources Division, is advertising to fill a Marine Mammal Specialist position, ZP-401-3 (GS 11/12 equivalent), primarily to coordinate our Alaska Marine Mammal Stranding Network. The division is responsible for the conservation and recovery of marine mammals including whales, fur seals, ice seals, harbor seals, and Steller sea lions. The position will be located either in Anchorage or Juneau. The person hired for this job will work in a team environment to support NOAA staff and partners in responding to stranded and entangled marine mammals. The person will also conduct analyses and implement conservation actions to promote the management and recovery of protected species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act, including consultations with other federal agencies under section 7 of the ESA to assess and minimize impacts to listed species, and will have opportunities for engagement in other marine mammal conservation activities. We're looking for someone with excellent project management, analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills. The announcement is now posted at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/543340000. Please encourage qualified people to apply. Anyone who has questions about the job should feel free to contact Aleria Jensen (aleria.jensen@noaa.gov, 907-586-7248) or me (jon.kurland@noaa.gov, 907-586-7638). Please forward this email to others who may be interested. Thanks! Jon Kurland Assistant Regional Administrator for Protected Resources NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Region