*Vacancy Announcement for 1 Fishery Biologist * *AGENCY & LOCATION*: National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Protected Resources, Endangered Species Division, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA *JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: *NMFS-PR-2008-0029 *SALARY** RANGE**:* 58,206.00 - 90,698.00 USD per year *SERIES & GRADE:* ZP-0482-3/3 *OPEN PERIOD:* Tuesday, September 23, 2008 to Monday, October 20, 2008 The incumbent will support the Division's endangered Species Act (ESA) recovery, habitat conservation, and state grant programs. The incumbent will work with the National Recovery Coordinator and regions to implement and track recovery programs for listed species and will review draft recovery plans for consistency with national guidance. The incumbent will also coordinate the exchange of information between regional offices and headquarters, review and proves Federal Register notices, and write agency correspondence and memoranda. The incumbent will also coordinate the Section 10(a)(1)(B) permits, assisting regions develop HCP programs, and training staff in the HCP process. S/He will also assist the ESA Section 6 program Coordinator in reviewing and processing agreements with States and grant applications. The incumbent should exhibit outstanding communication and leadership skills to foster effective partnerships with a wide variety of organizations and promote recovery of listed species. Payment of relocation expenses is authorized. Applications will be accepted only from United States citizens. To see the entire vacancy announcement and further details, go to: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/?WT.svl=navsearch