The
National Marine Fisheries Service (Silver Spring, Maryland) is hiring
two fishery biologist positions in its Office of Protected Resources.
In addition to the summary below, details can be obtained at http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/?WT.svl=navsearch.
Apologies for cross-postings.
AGENCY
& LOCATION:
National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Protected
Resources, Endangered Species Division, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
JOB
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBERS: NMFS-PR-2010-0023
(career employees); NMFS-PR-2010-0024 (all candidates)
SALARY
RANGE: $89,033.00
- $136,771.00
USD
per year
SERIES
& GRADE:
ZP-0482-4/4
OPEN
PERIOD:
Wednesday,
September 29, 2010 to Wednesday, October 27, 2010
DUTIES:
There are two positions in the Office of Protected Resources,
Endangered Species
Division, at Silver Spring, Maryland USA. The incumbent serves as
program
authority and expert technical advisor to the Division Chief, Office
Director
and Assistant Administrator for Fisheries on the national
implementation of the
ESA. The incumbent will analyze complex Federal activities to
determine
their effects to threatened and endangered species under NMFS
jurisdiction. One may include U.S. Navy
training activities,
scientific research cruises, and the issuance of scientific research
permits.
The other will analyze complex Federal activities such as the setting
of
national water quality criteria, and other Clean Water Act activities. Both positions will undertake this activity in
coordination with the General Counsel for Fisheries, NMFS Regions and
Centers,
and other elements as appropriate. The incumbent will also provide
guidance to other agencies on ESA Section 7 consultation requirements
and
processes; and prepare briefing materials and background materials for
NMFS,
NOAA, and DOC officials on applicable ESA program activities.
Payment
of
relocation expenses is authorized for current status applicants.
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see the
entire vacancy announcement and further details, go to:
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and
enter
the job announcement number.