BIOLOGIST POSITION (Environmental Planning) The individual selected for this position will directly support environmental planning for U.S. Navy testing and training. The incumbent will prepare and review marine related documentation including endangered species and marine mammal consultation packages, Environmental Assessments (EAs)/Overseas Environmental Assessments (OEAs), Categorical Exclusions (CATEXs), mitigation and monitoring plans, and related special environmental studies or technical reports assessing the environmental impacts of proposed Navy actions at-sea. The incumbent will be expected to participate/lead efforts that require interaction with state and Federal regulators, coordinate projects with a multi-disciplinary team, and participate/lead project management for research and compliance documents.
At the senior ND4 level, the incumbent will act as a project lead and manager for multiple high visibility projects for the Center, NAVSEA, and Fleet requiring support management, budget development for project funds, timeline management, integration of scientific analysis and results, and overall development of high quality environmental planning documentation. Responsibilities include coordinating the scientific work of those involved in the project (i.e., contractors and NUWC scientists), assigning tasks, reviewing work, and providing status reports to the customer, Program manager and Division Head. The incumbent will interact directly with managers, supervisors, scientists and customers at Science and technology (S & T) and Research and Development (R & D) organizations within NAVSEA, fleet, academia, and industry to provide expert advice and guidance on specific technical aspects of projects, scientific concepts, and results. Experience or knowledge of the following is highly desirable: marine mammal, sea turtle biology; research design for marine species monitoring programs; principals of underwater acoustics; statistical principles and methods; ESRI GIS products; environmental legislation and DoD/Navy policy; project management. This is not a field biologist position, but there are numerous opportunities for travel. The positions are located onsite at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, Rhode Island and are open to all U.S. citizens. Please follow the USAJOBS link (below) for additional information on the position and how to apply: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?JobID=85165705&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0 &FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&q=biologist&pg=1&re=0&cnme=newport%2c+ri&rad=20&rad_u nits=miles&rfn=1&AVSDM=2009-12-18+00%3a03%3a00&rc=3&TabNum=1 If further information is needed, please do not hesitate to contact Carole James at 401-832-1020. _______________________________________________ MARMAM mailing list [email protected] https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
