Senior Analyst: ESA/MMPA SUPPORT SERVICES
Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking a candidate to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources (OPR) development and implementation of measures to reduce threats to right whales, and to assist OPR in other marine mammal management activities as required by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA). OAI conducts research, offers policy advice, and provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species.
DUTIES:
- Lead the development of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents (e.g., Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact) related to marine mammal management measures for large whales, as needed.
- Provide OPR general support by leading efforts to meet additional requirements of developing measures to reduce threats to large whales (with a focus on North Atlantic right whales) including, but not limited to, work related to the Paperwork Reduction Act, Executive Orders, the Coastal Zone Management Act, and the ESA (Section 7).
- Work with OPR staff and others to develop outreach and enforcement strategies and associated materials as it relates to reducing threats to large whales (with a focus on right whales) including but not limited to handouts, website materials, visualizations, maps, videos, etc.
- Support various working groups coordinated by the agency that address large whale conservation threats (with a focus on working groups dedicated to North Atlantic right whales).
- Provide OPR support for MMPA and ESA related activities to conserve and protect marine mammals, including: developing protocols, guidelines, policies, and briefing material; responding to quick turn-around tasks, and media, public, and congressional inquiries; and coordinating management and research efforts.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Silver Spring MD
Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary commensurate with experience
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with one year of relevant experience.
- Experience implementing the MMPA, ESA, and/or NEPA.
- Experience with technical writing, particularly as it relates to Government documents.
- Strong knowledge of marine conservation issues, especially those relevant to marine mammals.
- Strong coordination and communication skills.
DESIRED SKILLS
- Extensive knowledge of MMPA, ESA, and NEPA.
- Extensive knowledge of marine conservation issues, especially those relevant to large whales
- Familiarity with the Paperwork Reduction Act, applicable Executive Orders, and the Coastal Zone Management Act.
- Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems, cartography, and graphic arts
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please to:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9a93435d-91d4-4a65-8a21-2de9187df1dd&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=406980&source=CC2&lang=en_US