Environmental Specialist - Fisheries
Integrated Statistics is looking for an Environmental Specialist to
work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), which administers NOAA's
programs in the Northeastern United States to manage living marine
resources for optimum use. NMFS’s Protected Resources Division (PRD)
is dedicated to managing, conserving, and rebuilding populations of
marine mammals and endangered and threatened marine and anadromous
species in rivers, bays, estuaries, and marine waters of the
Northeast. The Environmental Specialist will work closely with the
Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Program within PRD, which implements
conservation programs for endangered and protected marine mammals
and sea turtles.
The Environmental Specialist assists in the implementation of
conservation programs to reduce interactions between commercial
fisheries and the North Atlantic right whale under the Marine Mammal
Protection Act. Tasks include assisting in the development and
implementation of policies and analyses to support the Atlantic
Large Whale Take Reduction Plan and the Atlantic Large Whale Take
Reduction Team. This may also include assisting in the development
of analyses related to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.
This position is concerned with regulatory and
analytical processes, and does not involve field research.
Duties
The specific tasks include:
- Assisting in the development and implementation of policies
and regulations under the MMPA's take reduction process,
including efforts to reduce entanglements of North Atlantic
right whales in commercial fisheries.
- Assisting in the preparation of environmental impact statement
and associated analyses related to reducing protected species
bycatch in commercial fisheries including developing supporting
analyses pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, National
Environmental Policy Act, and other relevant statutes and
policies.
- Conducting analyses and other preparatory work for meetings of
Take Reduction Teams, and particularly the Atlantic Large Whale
Take Reduction Team.
- As needed, assisting in conducting analyses to support efforts
to implement Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.
- Helping to create mitigation measures associated with emerging
threats outside of the take reduction process, including
consulting on the impact of Exempted Fishing Permit projects on
protected species.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s or higher degree in marine science, fisheries
science, environmental management, natural resource management,
marine policy, ecology, public policy, or a related field of
study.
- A demonstrated understanding of policies, regulations, and
processes for fisheries and protected species management,
particularly those related to marine species listed under the
Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act,
Magnuson-Stevens Act and other Atlantic Coastal Acts, and
environmental analysis under the National Environmental Policy
Act or other appropriate legislation.
- At least three years of specialized work experience in marine
environmental regulatory or policy analysis.
- Excellent communication skills. A writing sample may be
requested.
- Ability to work independently, and to meet appropriate project
milestones.
- US citizenship or green card.
- Familiarity with R, ArcGIS, and other analytical tools.
Familiarity with LINUX/UNIX is a plus but not required.
The position is expected to last approximately 18 months. The
position is eligible for the benefits described on the Integrated
Statistics website. To apply for this position, go to https://jobs.intstats.com/JobDetails.jsp?jobListingId=277
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taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment
qualified women, minorities, disabled individuals, special disabled
veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and other eligible veterans.
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