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, as well as programs to reduce the impacts of vessels
on right whales. Tasks include assisting in the development and
implementation of policies and biological, social and economic
impact analyses and to support the Atlantic Large Whale Take
Reduction Plan and the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team.
This position is concerned with regulatory and analytical
processes, and does not involve field research.
Duties
The specific tasks for this position 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 and the impacts of vessel
strikes.
- Assisting in the preparation of environmental impact statement
and associated analyses related to reducing protected species
bycatch in commercial fisheries including developing supporting
biological, social and economic impact 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.
- Helping to assess and create mitigation measures associated
with emerging threats outside of the take reduction process,
including evaluating stranding data to identify threats related
to vessel impacts, ocean noise, and aquaculture.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s or higher degree (or a grad student working
toward a higher degree) in marine science, fisheries science,
fisheries economics, 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 or educational
experience in marine environmental regulatory, policy, economic
or social science analysis.
- Excellent communication skills. A writing sample may be
requested.
- Ability to work independently, and to meet appropriate project
milestones.
- Familiarity with R, ArcGIS, and other analytical tools.
- US citizenship and presence, and the ability to comply with EO
14042.
The position is part-time, with some flexibility in hours. The rate
of pay depends on skills and experience. The position is for one
year, with the possibility of extension. To apply for this position,
go to https://jobs.intstats.com/Apply.jsp?jobListingId=307
or visit www.integratedstatistics.com,
click Employment Opportunities, click the job name and click the
Apply Here link.
Integrated Statistics is an equal opportunity employer and will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age,
color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, gender
identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification
protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with its
obligations under federal law, Integrated Statistics is committed to
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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