Environmental Specialist - Protected Resources
Integrated Statistics is looking for an Environmental Specialist to work
with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National
Marine Fisheries Service (NFMS) Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries
Office (GARFO). The position supports the Protected Resources Division
(PRD). The position will begin with a period of remote work to
accommodate pandemic restrictions, but may be on-site in Gloucester MA
after that.
The GARFO Protected Resources Division’s Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle
Conservation Program develops and implements measures to respond to,
conserve, and protect endangered and protected marine mammals and sea
turtles. The program implements recovery programs for endangered marine
mammal and sea turtles through the Endangered Species Act and protects
marine mammals from commercial fisheries interactions through take
reduction planning under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The program
also responds to animals in distress through the Marine Mammal Health
and Stranding Response Program, the Atlantic Large Whale Disentanglement
Network, and the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network.
*Duties*
The Environmental Specialist provides technical assistance to all three
programs by undertaking these tasks:
_Writing and editing_
* Support the regional right whale recovery coordinator in planning
and executing implementation team meetings.
* Support the regional take reduction team coordinator in planning and
executing take reduction team meetings.
* Provide policy and analytical support for the development of
policies to reduce entanglements of marine mammals through the
amendment of take reduction plans.
* Collaboration, organization, and meeting facilitation.
* Prepare a final report summarizing the tasks completed under this
project.
_Data management_
* Conduct data entry. Perform audits and quality control to ensure
accuracy. Data includes stranding and disentanglement data for
protected species, large whale unusual mortality events (UME), sea
turtle cold stun events, etc.
* As needed, provide reports on serious injury/mortality
determinations, by obtaining large whale data, compiling results and
delivering reports within the Northeast Fisheries Science Center
(NEFSC).
* As needed, provide data summary reports that summarize data
generated from stranding or entanglement events such as marine
mammal UMEs and sea turtle cold stun events.
* Coordinate and support report development and analysis of gear which
has been removed from marine mammals and sea turtles.
_Outreach_
* Assist in conducting education and outreach pertaining to the MMPA
and ESA.
_Administration_
* Provide backup coverage to sea turtle and marine mammal stranding
and disentanglement coordinators on regional stranding and
disentanglement response hotlines.
* Enter and track incoming review requests for permits and projects,
to support PRD Grant and Scientific Permit Review Programs.
* Perform administrative support tasks including copying, mailing,
filing, ordering supplies and equipment, and budget tracking.
* Perform communication support tasks including answering phones, note
taking, arranging meetings, copying documents and preparing incoming
and outgoing mail.
* Prepare administrative records for actions including copying,
organizing, and indexing and numbering all relevant documents in
support of regional records management specialist.
*Qualifications*
* A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource
Management or a related field.
* 5 years of experience in writing technical reports and policy
papers. A writing sample and/or test may be requested.
* Demonstrated experience working independently with relevant
environmental regulations (NEPA, ESA, MMPA, MSFCA) and species or
issues of concern.
* Demonstrated experience in organizing meetings, including: setup,
use, and troubleshooting of various webinar and presentation
platforms; agenda building; negotiated decision making; note taking;
meeting summation; and debriefing.
* Experience in working collaboratively on contentious issues.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation.
* Attention to detail, excellent organization, and ability to
prioritize multiple tasks.
* The position is open to US citizens only.
* Database, GIS, and R programming skills are a plus.
* Knowledge and experience in negotiated decision making is a plus.
* Public communication, stakeholder engagement, and outreach
experience are pluses.
The position is full-time and the rate of pay is $32/hr. The position is
eligible for the benefits described on the Integrated Statistics
website. To apply for this position, go to www.integratedstatistics.com,
click Employment Opportunities, click the job name and click the Apply
Here link.
Integrated Statistics is an equal opportunity employer and will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age,
color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, gender
identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification
protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with its
obligations under federal law, Integrated Statistics is committed to
taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified
women, minorities, disabled individuals, special disabled veterans,
veterans of the Vietnam era, and other eligible veterans. For assistance
with accessibility of applications, posters, forms, and/or documents,
please email the Integrated Statistics office.
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Integrated Statistics, Inc.
16 Sumner Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Cell: (508) 648-8308
Office: (508) 540-8560
Fax: (508) 721-6841
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Integrated Statistics, Inc.
16 Sumner Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Cell: (508) 648-8308
Office: (508) 540-8560
Fax: (508) 721-6841
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