The Bureau of of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is currently advertising to hire a marine acoustician to serve as the Bureau subject-matter expert in underwater acoustics. The position is located in BOEM's headquarters office in Herndon, VA. The advertisement closes on Friday, May 24 and can be accessed at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/340375600. This link provides additional detail on the position and instructions for applying.

The acoustician will plan, initiate, review and/or conduct underwater sound propagation modeling and acoustic take estimate modeling and analyze underwater acoustic propagation issues in support of BOEM’s environmental impact assessment documents under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA) Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and other relevant laws. Major duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Plans, initiates, conducts and/or reviews underwater sound propagation calculations and modeling. Generates maps or diagrams of sound receive levels and other related acoustical quantities for environmental impact assessments related to offshore oil and gas exploration and production, offshore renewable energy facilities construction and operation, and the extraction of sand and gravel in U.S. territorial waters.

Oversees the coordination, planning, budgeting and initiation of scientific investigations in marine acoustics.

Formulates national policies, standards and procedures related to marine acoustical research required for the development of the energy and marine mineral resources of the OCS.

Reviews bureau environmental analyses, permits and plans and other documents to insure sensible and scientifically supportable acoustical information, methods and conclusions.

The incumbent will plan, initiate, review and/or conduct underwater sound propagation modeling and acoustic take estimate modeling and analyze underwater acoustic propagation issues in support of BOEM’s environmental impact assessment documents under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA) Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and other relevant laws.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages the exploration and development of the nation’s offshore resources. It seeks to appropriately balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. www.boem.gov

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Jill Lewandowski

Chief, Environmental Consultation Branch

Office of Environmental Programs

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

381 Elden Street, HM3107

Herndon, VA 20171

Tel (703) 787-1703

Cell (571) 228-9081

Fax (703) 787-1026

www.boem.gov

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