of marine mammals and sea turtles in the Pacific Islands Region.  The research covers a broad range of topics in life history, ecology, health and disease and demography.  Duties include:  provides program management and supervision for the division; provides scientific 

advice and status reports of recovery, research and enhancement efforts for protected species; presents results of scientific findings at national and international venues; publishes reports and scientific reports; conducts innovative research to meet management 

needs and enhance the conservation of protected species; serves as primary contact to the Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO) and facilitates interoffice communications; supports Biological Opinion consultation and NEPA activities with PIFSC and PIRO staff; serves as 

an expert panel member for intra- and inter-agency work shops/groups.

Application under this announcement requires the applicant to apply through USAJOBS at www.usajobs.opm.gov.  The submission of anything other than a USAJOBS resume and the electronic assessment may result in your application not being considered under this vacancy 

announcement.

To apply go to http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/to find this announcement (NMF-PIC-2009-0031) and then click the 'Apply Online' button.  You will be redirected to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website to complete 

and submit a specially designed assessment. 

Applicants will be able to apply online until 12:00 midnight Eastern Time on September 30, 2009.

** This is a Federal Full Time Position.  Applicants must be US Citizens to be eligible for this position.**

To learn more about this position, please go to www,usajobs.gov site.

Cheers,

Charles