Aloha! We are recruiting for a Supervisory Marine Biologist to oversee the NMFS PIFSC Protected Species Division . This division conducts research and conservation activities on cetaceans, turtles, and monk seals in the Central and West Pacific Ocean. Duties As a Supervisory Marine Biologist, you will perform the following duties: - Exercise decision-making authority over a comprehensive scientific research program, which is the foundation for conservation of Hawaiian monk seals, cetaceans, and sea turtles in the Pacific islands. - Develop information and plans related to strategic planning of the future operations of the organization, ensuring that adequate plans are in place for the future operations of the recovery and maintenance of healthy marine mammal and sea turtle populations, their habitats, and marine ecosystem conservation. - As a supervisor, exercise delegated authority to oversee the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of the Protected Species Division (PSD)/Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) program. - Utilize full supervisory authority including evaluating work performance of subordinates, developing performance standards, and giving advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Key Requirements: - Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. - Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. - More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information. - Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) - Because this position requires travel for official business, the selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar days of appointment. Individuals who have delinquent account balances from a previous Government charge card will be required to satisfy their existing obligation before a new card can be issued. - A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. - Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. For more information on the position and application process: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/757281300 For more information about the PIFSC: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/pacific-islands-fisheries-science-cente... Direct all questions about the hiring process to: victor.cruz@noaa.gov *Charles Littnan, PhD.* Science and Research Director Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center NOAA IRC NMFS/PIFSC/DO/Charles Littnan 1845 WASP Blvd., Building 176 Honolulu, HI 96818 PH: (808) 725-5711 C: (808) 220-3601 Fax: (808) 725-5567