The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is hiring a bioacoustician to work in its headquarters Office of Environmental Programs in Sterling, VA. Major duties are listed below. Applicants can apply at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/449744700. Applications are accepted through Septmber 28, 2016. - Work in coordination with an internal interdisciplinary team of modeler(s), biologist(s) and policy expert(s) to develop and pursue a long-term BOEM national policy and science strategy for effectively and efficiently addressing marine sound issues. - Drive the development of necessary improvements in assessment methodologies related to marine sound. - Produce written assessments of known effects of sound from BOEM-authorized activities on marine life and integrate information into BOEM environmental analyses and public information (e.g., white papers, publications, via website). Write and critically review bioacoustics portions of BOEM documents. - Identify, develop, and influence national strategies on marine bioacoustics-related research. - Represent BOEM as a subject matter expertise on bioacoustics to external constituents, such as participating in professional/scientific meetings and education and outreach events. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), within the U.S. Department of Interior, manages the exploration and development of the nation's offshore resources. It seeks to appropriately balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.boem.gov/. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Jill Lewandowski, Ph.D.* Chief, Division of Environmental Assessment Office of Environmental Programs Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 45600 Woodland Road, VAM-OEP Sterling Virginia 20166 Tel (703) 787-1703 Cell (571) 228-9081 Fax (703) 787-1026 www.boem.gov