Dear MARMAM Community
Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) is soliciting candidates for a contract position with the NMFS Office of Protected Resources described below and would appreciate your help in providing the application link to your membership.OAI supplies personnel support services on contract to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species.
DUTIES:
- Processing and assisting with requests for scientific research, enhancement and photography permits and authorizations pursuant to Section 104 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), Section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act and NMFS' policies, including: reviewing applications; coordinating with applicants; conducting analyses; responding to public comments; and drafting all necessary documents.
- Conducting and assisting with necessary National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analyses and Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultations on the issuance of permits indicated.
- Critically analyzing and assisting with the compilation and analysis of scientific literature, agency documents, and other applicable information to assess impacts of activities on marine mammals and developing/evaluating mitigation and monitoring to support agency findings under the MMPA, ESA, and NEPA.
- Communicating program policies, requirements, and issues to the public and other Federal Agencies, as well as to other NOAA programs and leadership.
- Travel may be necessary on a limited basis to attend meetings or workshops, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
Bruce Morehead Senior Associate