************************************************************************ **** MARINE RESOURCE SPECIALIST POSITION Seeking qualified candidates with educational emphasis in scientific survey/sample design, statistical principles and methods, and habitat modeling as it relates to marine species monitoring (marine mammals, sea turtles, fish, seabirds, etc) - and with skills in research, written and oral communication. Job Duties: The person(s) selected for this position will directly support Navy training for the U.S. Fleet Forces and the U.S. Pacific Fleet around the world, as a member of the NAVFAC Marine Resources Support Group (MRSG). The MRSG, established in April 2004 and headquartered in Norfolk, VA is a group of Navy Biologists, scientists and planners who have particular expertise or experience in environmental planning and regulatory compliance in the marine environment. Duties will include providing support to essential fish habitat (EFH) assessments; marine species density estimates; marine mammal, sea turtle, and sea bird surveys; technical reports; Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 documentation; Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) small take authorization requests; mitigation and monitoring plans; endangered species surveys; scientific literature; and environmental studies assessing the environmental impacts of proposed Navy/Marine Corps training operations and homeporting/home basing actions. The person(s) selected will be expected to participate in consultations with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), coordinate projects with a multi-disciplinary team, and participate in project management for research and compliance documents. Experience or knowledge of the following is highly desirable: marine mammal, sea turtle, seabird or fisheries biology; scientific survey/sample design; statistical principles and methods; habitat modeling. Please send resumes electronically to: Mandy Shoemaker Marine Protected Species Biologist mandy.shoemaker@navy.mil 757-322-4555 Must be U.S. Citizen to apply. We are interested in hiring someone immediately, so please submit resumes ASAP for consideration.