Environmental Scientist
NOAA Office of Response and Restoration (Northwest Region) (contract
position)
Anchorage, Alaska
I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG) (www.imsg.com), a Federal Government
Contractor located in Rockville, Maryland is currently seeking to hire
an Environmental Scientist to assist NOAA's Northwest Region of the
Office of Response and Restoration's
(http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/) Assessment and Restoration
Division (ARD --NW) with the development of damage assessment
capabilities for oil spills that may occur in the Alaskan Arctic. The
position will focus primarily on the Arctic and will also provide ARD
support functions to other regions in Alaska as needed. ARD -- NW is
based in Seattle, Washington. This position will be based in Anchorage,
Alaska.
The Assessment and Restoration Division's mission is to protect and
restore coastal and marine resources injured by the release of oil or
hazardous substances or direct physical impacts such as vessel
groundings. Responsibilities of the incumbent will include: conducting
studies to determine the appropriate type and scale of restoration to
compensate the public for natural resource injuries; providing technical
support to the NOAA Office of General Counsel and the Department of
Justice in natural resource damage litigation; managing research
conducted by academic experts and consulting firms; and developing
improved, cost-effective methods and procedures for conducting natural
resource damage assessments.
As the Arctic environment becomes more accessible due to climate change,
ongoing and new uses such as oil exploration and production, shipping,
commercial fishing, and tourism will place this fragile, poorly
understood and challenging environment, as well as the traditional
Alaskan Native way of life which depends upon it, at increasing risk
from accidental releases of oil or hazardous substances. While disaster
prevention is the primary goal, there is still a compelling need to
prepare for the assessment and restoration of environmental injuries
should an accident happen. ARD-NW is working with multiple partners to
understand and prepare for such events so that the best possible damage
assessment and restoration options are available to support the health
and integrity of the Arctic environment and people who depend upon it.as
invertebrates, fish and marine mammals, as well as benthic, pelagic,
ice, nearshore coastal and river habitats that reflect the best
available scientific, cultural and logistical information for Arctic Alaska.
? Develop concepts and approaches for evaluating economic, cultural and
historic/archeological resource losses.
? Assist in the development of other existing, new or innovative damage
assessment and restoration tools for adaptation to Arctic Alaska.
? Coordinate with other NOAA staff in developing options and projects to
restore injured Arctic habitats, species, and human uses.
Qualifications:
IMSG is seeking a self-motivated, energetic, strategic thinker that is
comfortable working both independently and with others and possesses the
following:
? Bachelors, Master's or Doctorate degree in environmental science,
preferably in one or more of the following areas: aquatic toxicology,
fisheries ecology, environmental engineering, or environmental policy
? Strong verbal and writing skills
? Strong computer and analytical skills
? Experience working with interdisciplinary groups
The following qualifications are desired:
? Experience in assessing risk or injury to marine or aquatic species
and habitats in northern climates is highly desirable
? Knowledge of damage assessment laws, regulations and implementation
procedures is highly desirable
? Experience in evaluating effects of oil and hazardous materials
released into the coastal environment
? Experience working in litigation
? Experience with environmental issue negotiations
? Knowledge of Arctic Native cultures
To Apply:
Qualified candidates may apply by e-mailing a resume, the contact
information for three (3) references and a cover letter explaining how
their qualifications meet the needs of the job requirement (MS Word
format strongly preferred) to the following email address: [email protected]
with the subject heading NOA11035-- Environmental Specialist -
Anchorage. The salary range for this position is low to mid 50'sK to
60'SK, depending on qualifications.
IMSG offers an outstanding benefits package including company paid
medical benefits and three weeks paid time off.
IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran Friendly.
