Please note that the following position is available at the NMFS Southeast Regional office in St. Petersburg, FL. Please visit USAjobs.gov for the full announcement and to apply: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=73441898 * Fishery Biologist GS-0482-9/11-Term* *Duties: *Assist Team Leads for Atlantic Large Whale, Pelagic Longline, and Bottlenose Dolphin Take Reduction Teams with meeting organization and take reduction plan implementation; assist with preparation of rulemaking and associated NEPA documents; serve as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative for fishery liaison position; promote gear research funding opportunities and assist in review of research proposals and reports. Prepare input into annual Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) List of Fisheries based on review of stock assessment information regarding incidental takes of marine mammals in Southeast fisheries; work with Marine Mammal Permit Specialist to implement the Marine Mammal Authorization Program; ensure integration of authorizations with Federal and state fishery permit programs. Develop and disseminate outreach and educational materials related to marine mammal conservation and management programs; prepare correspondence, briefing documents, and other written materials as needed. Erin Fougeres NOAA/NMFS/SER Stranding Program Administrator 263 13th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 erin.fougeres@noaa.gov