Integrated Statistics is looking for an Ecologist to work with
the
USFWS Marine Mammals Management Office’s Regulatory program to
implement
portions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and Endangered
Species Act
for the conservation and management of polar bears, northern sea
otters, and
Pacific walruses in Alaska. The Ecologist will act as a
liaison with a variety of oil and gas industry companies to
identify
information gaps and areas of collaboration to inform the
development of MMPA
incidental take authorizations. The Ecologist will work with the
oil
and gas industry, State and local agencies, Alaska Native
organizations and
communities, and other stakeholders representing a broad
cross-section of
interests.
Qualifications
- A Master’s or PhD degree in biology, wildlife management,
natural resource management, environmental science or a closely
related field.
- At least 4 years of related work experience, including:
- Using statistics, quantitative biology, biometrics, and/or
population modeling to develop and analyze data relevant to
anthropogenic disturbance of wildlife.
- Analyzing changes in distribution, abundance, density, age
composition, annual survival, and sex ratios of wildlife.
- Using one or more statistical and database management
software packages, including R and ArcGIS, to assess potential
changes in abundance, distribution, density, and trends in
wildlife populations.
- Experience participating in regulation and management pursuant
to the Marine Mammal Protection Act:
- Preparing issue papers, briefing documents, Federal Register
notices, rulemaking documents, or other similar species issue
papers.
- Participating in teams with multiple State and Federal
Agencies, Tribes, private industry, and non-government
entities.
- Working across multiple cultures.
- Presenting complex or controversial issues to a variety or
audiences.
- Reviewing proposed resource development projects and
developing recommendations.
- Developing written analyses of complex or controversial
regulatory proposals, including developing management
strategies.
- Willingness and desire to work in a fast paced,
interdisciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage timelines and produce materials
in a timely manner.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Proficiency in R and GIS.
- Excellent writing and analytical skills; track record of
success in writing technical reports and policy papers.
- Strong oral communication skills.
The position is full time for one year. The position is
eligible for the benefits described on the Integrated Statistics
website.
The position will start with a period of remote work to
accommodate pandemic restrictions, but the Office is based in
Anchorage, AK.
A writing sample is required. Please append it to your cover
letter when you upload your application materials.
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.
For assistance with accessibility of applications, posters, forms,
and/or documents, please email the Integrated Statistics office.
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Integrated Statistics, Inc.
16 Sumner Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Office: (508) 540-8560
Fax: (508) 721-6841