To All: The NEFSC Protected Species Branch Chief position was posted today on USAJOBS (http://www.usajobs.gov/), and will close on 30 April 2010. The position is listed under both the Supervisory Research Wildlife Biologist and the Supervisory Fishery Biologist series. The job is in Woods Hole, MA at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center Lab there. The position is open to all US citizens who meet the qualifications. It's a ZPIV position ($89,449 to $137,410) . This is a full-time permanent position. Employees are eligible for benefits such as a varied selection of cost-shared health insurance plans, life insurance coverage options, comprehensive retirement benefits, a tax-deferred Thrift Saving Plan (401K), paid annual leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, flexible work schedules including teleworking, and overtime pay/compensatory time. Duty Statement: Serves as Chief, NEFSC Protected Species Branch, a scientific program with upwards to 35 government employees and supporting contractors. Directs NMFS/NEFSC research programs related to the management of marine mammals, sea turtles, and sea birds in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean in support of NOAA mandates and responsibilities under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, Endangered Species Act, and Magnusson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act. Research is focused on (1) population assessments, (2) ecological roles & habitat; (3) human interactions, including bycatch evaluation and mitigation, and (4) socio-economic impacts of protected species management actions. Works closely with partners within NMFS, NOAA, and other government agencies, as well as with constituents within industry and nongovernmental organizations. Specialized Qualifications: • Experience as a Team Leader or greater directing and managing a research program, consisting of multiple interrelated projects, and five or more staff (including PhD level researchers) working as a multidisciplinary research/work team • Experience applying the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and Endangered Species Act (ESA) to marine conservation by conducting marine mammal and/or marine turtle population surveys and stock assessments, providing scientific advice to Take Reduction Teams on bycatch mitigation, and assisting Biological Review Teams with reviews of population status and threats. More details are available on the USAJOBS site, which is where individuals can apply. For additional info contact: Marie Toussaint Phone: 301-713-6347 Email: Marie.Toussaint@noaa.gov