An announcement for full-time permanent Marine Mammal Specialist positions, ZP-401-2/3, opens on USA Jobs on 08/25/2020, and will close on 08/31/2020 (SEVEN DAYS).  The positions are open to both internal and external candidates. 

The successful applicants will perform the following duties:

Assist with the conservation or recovery of protected marine mammals under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).

-Conduct formal and informal consultations with federal action agencies under section 7 of the ESA.

-Work independently and in teams to complete projects related to the sustainable management of marine mammals.

-Contribute to written products as assigned, such as Biological Opinions, Letters of Concurrence, Federal Register notices, other documents or correspondence.

-Provide advice to internal and external stakeholders regarding the ESA, MMPA, and protected species conservation and recovery.

* These duties are described at the Full Performance Level ZP-3, the ZP-2 is developmental leading to such performance.

Of note, although these positions are titled as Marine Mammal specialists, the West Coast Region Protected Resources Division works on a variety of protected species, including turtles, fish, invertebrates, and mammals.  

Below are the links to the full text of the MAP and DE vacancy announcements.

NMFS-2020-0034: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/576870000

NMFS-2020-0035: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/576870100