The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (www.boem.gov) is hiring a marine biologist, specializing primarily in marine mammals and/or sea turtles, in the OEP Division of Environmental Assessment, Branch of Environmental Consultation (BEC) at BOEM Headquarters in Herndon, Virginia. The incumbent’s duties and responsibilities include oversight, support, and management with respect to laws and regulatory activities, mainly the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). In addition, the position includes providing technical reviews and oversight to (1) comply with relevant environmental statutes, Executive Orders and other environmental requirements for BOEM-authorized activities; (2) identify information gaps and work with the BOEM Environmental Studies Program to fill such gaps through applied research; and (3) ensure transparency of analyses and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. To apply and view the announcement in its entirety, please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/337441000. The announcement closes on April 1, 2013. BOEM is also currently hiring environmental protection specialists ( https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/335378100) and physical scientists (https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/337912500) in its Herndon, VA headquarters office. ------ 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *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 NOTICE: This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this e-mail to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies.