Aloha Everyone-
We are seeking applications for a Research Ecologist with the NOAA
Fisheries Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Unit in Honolulu, Hawaii. The
person in this position conducts and oversees scientific studies,
provides advice, and prepares status reports and manuscripts on
recovery research and enhancement efforts for endangered Hawaiian
monk seals. Some examples include participating in Hawaiian Monk
Seal Recovery Team meetings, attending conferences and Symposia (i.e.
Marine Mammals, Conservation Biology), working with Pacific Island
Regional Office staff to implement the Hawaiian Monk Seal Recovery
plan action items, overseeing preparation and publication of
scientific manuscripts from staff conducting monk seal research. The
incumbent also publishes reports and scientific papers on Hawaiian
monk seals and answers scientific questions and inquiries in a timely
manner for partners and stakeholders (e.g., PIRO, State of Hawaii,
WestPAC, F/PR). Innovative and appropriate research will be required
to meet management needs and enhance the conservation of monk seals
through a variety of techniques which will include but are not
limited to population assessment, characterization of monk seal
foraging, monitoring of health and disease, and investigation of
methods to mitigate mortality.
Specifc details about the position and application process can be
found by searching for job # NMF-PIC-2008-0011 at http://
www.usajobs.opm.gov/
For more information regarding the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Unit
visit: http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/psd/mmrp/monkseals.php
For more information on the Hawaiian monk seal recovery plan and
mortality mitigation efforts visit: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/pdfs/
recovery/hawaiianmonkseal.pdf
All qualified U.S. citizens, and current Federal employees serving
under a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive
service, former Federal employees with reinstatement rights, CTAP/
ICTAP eligibles, and applicants eligible under special authorities.
Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from
the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of
continuous active service may apply under the Veterans Employment
Opportunity Act (VEOA).
Applications are due January 23, 2008
Cheers,
Charles Littnan
Head, Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Unit
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries
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