Vacancy Announcement: Marine Ecologist - Contract Position Educational Level: B.S./ M.S. Location: Monterey, California Agency: NOAA/NCCOS & NOAA/NOS Marine Protected Area Center Start Date of Appointment: Summer, 2006
Length of Appointment: From date of hire until at least Sept 30, 2007 This is not a federal position. The successful candidate will work under a Consolidated Safety Services, Inc. (CSS) contract. The candidate may be required to attend a minimum of two weeks of training at the NOAA/NCCOS Headquarters in Silver Spring, MD, but the position is located in Monterey, California at NOAA's Marine Protected Area Science Center Successful candidates will hold at a minimum a M.S. in Marine Science with significant experience in the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technology and Database Management Systems. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Biogeography Team (BT). BT is currently working on a number of collaborative efforts with partner agencies (e.g., NOAA's Marine Protected Area Center, NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary Program) to conduct biogeographic assessments of coastal resources. The position described here is for a contractor to work on two such assessments, specifically, the characterization, of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and an integrated biogeographic assessment along the continental west coast of the USA. Required areas of expertise and knowledge: Marine Ecology 1. Degree(s) and experience in temperate marine ecology (west coast experience preferred) 2. Willingness and ability to travel 3. Ability to have fun while working as part of a team 4. Strong communication and written skills GIS and Database Management 1. Working knowledge and use of Geographical Information System technology 2. Working knowledge and use of Database Management Systems 3. Ability to compile, integrate, and conduct ecological assessments Statistics 1. Experience or training in basic statistical methods 2. Experience with statistical software (e.g. SAS, JMP) The candidate will be supporting a team of marine scientists with strong analytical capabilities. Extensive compilation and synthesis of existing data is the focus of this position including working with west coast scientists and institutions to conduct biogeographic assessments along the west coast with emphasis on the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. The incumbent will be responsible for compiling, integrating, analyzing, and developing assessment reports that define the biogeography of the US west coast. This will require extensive coordination and consultation with partners within NOAA and at many other federal, state, academic, and private sector institutions. The incumbent must be a team player who can also work with minimal oversight. Consolidated Safety Services, Inc. benefits program for full-time employees includes Medical/Dental Insurance, Disability and Life Insurance, 401K, and ESOP. Please email resume and salary requirements to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
