The National Marine Fisheries Service (Silver Spring, Maryland) is hiring two fishery biologist positions in its Office of Protected Resources. In addition to the summary below, details can be obtained at http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/?WT.svl=navsearch. Apologies for cross-postings. *AGENCY & LOCATION*: National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Protected Resources, Endangered Species Division, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA *JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBERS: *NMFS-PR-2010-0023 (career employees); NMFS-PR-2010-0024 (all candidates) *SALARY RANGE:* $89,033.00 - $136,771.00 USD per year *SERIES & GRADE:* ZP-0482-4/4 *OPEN PERIOD:* Wednesday, September 29, 2010 to Wednesday, October 27, 2010 *DUTIES:* There are two positions in the Office of Protected Resources, Endangered Species Division, at Silver Spring, Maryland USA. The incumbent serves as program authority and expert technical advisor to the Division Chief, Office Director and Assistant Administrator for Fisheries on the national implementation of the ESA. The incumbent will analyze complex Federal activities to determine their effects to threatened and endangered species under NMFS jurisdiction. One may include U.S. Navy training activities, scientific research cruises, and the issuance of scientific research permits. The other will analyze complex Federal activities such as the setting of national water quality criteria, and other Clean Water Act activities. Both positions will undertake this activity in coordination with the General Counsel for Fisheries, NMFS Regions and Centers, and other elements as appropriate. The incumbent will also provide guidance to other agencies on ESA Section 7 consultation requirements and processes; and prepare briefing materials and background materials for NMFS, NOAA, and DOC officials on applicable ESA program activities. Payment of relocation expenses is authorized for current status applicants. To see the entire vacancy announcement and further details, go to: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/?WT.svl=navsearch and enter the job announcement number.