The National Marine Fisheries Service, Southeast Fisheries Science Center announced a vacancy today for the Marine Mammal and Turtle Division Director.  This position involves  a realignment of duties within the Center to focus on our sea turtle and marine mammal research and conservation priorities. There is 1 position, being advertised at all of the SEFSC's major locations:  Miami, FL; Panama City, FL; Pascagoula, MS;  Galveston, TX;  and Beaufort, NC. This is a permanent position.  Salary ranges from $126,810 to $170,800 per year. The position announcement is titled, Supervisory Research Fish Biologist, ZP-0482-5 (Direct Hire).  For a Direct Hire announcements, applicants need to submit a resume/CV and transcripts that demonstrate they meet the position's specialized experience and educational requirements. The announcement is only open for 7 days, and applications need to be submitted by February 4.  The link to the vacancy announcement is: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/558063000 If you have questions about this position, feel free to contact me off-list.  This is an exciting opportunity to advance the science and conservation of marine mammals and sea turtles in the Southeast U.S. and beyond. David Bernhart Director, Protected Resources & Biodiversity Division (Acting) Southeast Fisheries Science Center National Marine Fisheries Service 305-361-4252