Please direct all questions and inquiries to Julie Rivers (julie.rivers@navy.mil) and/or Vanessa Pepi (vanessa.pepi@navy.mil). Additional information can be found on the USAJobs website by searching for the announcement number provided below. ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: PAC7-0401-12-4B828453-DE TITLE: NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (MARINE RESOURCES) PAY PLAN: GS SERIES: 0401 GRADE: 12 OPENING DATE: 12/06/2007 CLOSING DATE: 12/20/2007 LOCATION: PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII HIRING ORGANIZATION: NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND, PACIFIC, PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII As a marine resources representative in the Natural Resources Branch, the incumbent prepares or manages the preparation of complex documents or special environmental studies; develops monitoring and mitigation measures; coordinates proposals with agencies and the public and develops solutions to resolve conflicts. The incumbent serves as a member of the Marine Resources Support Group (MRSG) and as a subject matter expert on marine resources related issues to the Fleets, CNO, Regions, and various Facilities Engineering Commands (FECs) on operational marine resources related issues. Serve as a marine biologist in support of Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) training worldwide. Serves as a liaison on all marine resources related issues. Prepares and review marine related documentation including marine resources assessments, density reports, endangered species and marine mammal consultations, Environmental Impact statements (EISs)(Overseas EISs (OEISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs)/Overseas EAs (OEAs), Categorical Exclusions (Cat EX) and related special environmental studies assessing the environmental impacts of proposed COMPACFLT operations, training and homeporting/home basing actions. Prepares and manages the preparation of complex documents or special environmental studies; develops monitoring and mitigation measures; coordinates proposals with agencies and the public and develops solutions to resolve conflicts. Responsible for participating in the Marine Resources Support Group (R+MRSG) to ensure fleet compliance with the Navy's "at sea" policies. Assesses and makes recommendations as to what work will be perform in-house or by contract, prepares statements of work, reviews statements of work, monitors schedules and quality standards to ensure program objectives are met, coordinates contractor work to ensure program goals are accomplished, reviews invoices for accuracy, maintains a file of contract related actions, recommends the acceptance or rejection of contractor's work. The employee establishes work schedules, determines priorities, coordinates work with other section employees, promotes team building, and ensures program quality across contractor and in-house products. <'//>< <'//>< <'//>< <'//>< <'//>< <'//>< <'//>< Joel T. Bell Marine Protected Species Biologist Environmental Conservation - Marine Resources Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic Phone: (757) 322-4854 Fax (757) 322-4894 NIPR: joel.t.bell@navy.mil SIPR: joel.bell@lantnavfac.navy.smil.mil <'//>< <'//>< <'//>< <'//>< <'//>< <'//>< <'//>< "The improver of natural knowledge absolutely refuses to acknowledge authority, as such. For him, skepticism is the highest of duties; blind faith the one unpardonable sin." ~Thomas H. Huxley