There are three full time positions open in the National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Protected Resources. These positions are in the Permits and Conservation Division for processing scientific research and enhancement permit requests pursuant to Sections 104 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act in conformance with NMFS' policies and regulations for marine mammals (cetaceans and pinnipeds excluding walrus) and threatened and endangered species including fish (sawfish, sturgeon) and sea turtles. The announcement is open on USAJOBS from 9/23/2015 to 10/7/2015. Below is the link to the vacancy announcement. http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/415489100 Please share with qualified applicants. Thank you! Amy Sloan Deputy Chief/Research Permit Program Lead Permits and Conservation Division NMFS Office of Protected Resources 1315 East West Hwy Silver Spring, MD 20910 http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits