> Seeking qualified candidates with educational emphasis and
experience in marine species biology/ecology (marine mammals, sea
turtles, fish, seabirds, etc.); with skills in research study and
design, GIS analysis, acoustic impact analysis, statistical analysis,
written and oral communication, and public outreach.
>
> Job Duties:
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> The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic,
Conservation Division in Norfolk, Virginia is currently seeking
potential candidates with outstanding research and communication
skills for a career position in the Marine Resources Branch in the
Environmental Business Line. The person selected for this position
will directly support Navy training, testing, and construction
activities around the world. Duties will include preparation,
management, and review of marine resources assessments; essential
fish habitat (EFH) assessments; marine species density estimates;
marine species surveys; technical reports; Endangered Species Act
(ESA) Section 7 documentation; Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)
documentation; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
documentation; marine species mitigation and monitoring plans; and
environmental studies assessing the environmental impacts of proposed
Navy activities. The person selected will participate in
consultations with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), coordinate projects with
a multi-disciplinary team, and participate in project management for
research and compliance documents. In addition, the person selected
will participate in research and monitoring with regards to the
potential impacts on marine species from Navy activities. Experience
in the following is highly desirable: marine mammal, sea turtle,
seabird or fisheries biology; scientific study design; principals of
underwater acoustic analysis; statistical principles and methods;
ESRI Geographic Information System (GIS) products; environmental
legislation and DoD/Navy policy.
>
> Position level is a GS-401-12 (Salary Range: $69,497 to $90,344
depending on education and experience). This position is open to US
citizens only. The USA jobs solicitation open period is 18-27 August
and interested candidates can apply online at:
>
>
<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/378494600>https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/378494600
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> Mandy Shoemaker
> Marine Resources Branch Head
> Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic
>
