Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking a candidate to support to the NOAA’s
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Protected Resources (OPR)
in Silver Spring MD. The employee will provide OPR with in-house capability for
predictive sound source and exposure modeling. This is a full-time position
based on 40 hrs. /week with generous employee benefits.
OAI is a Virginia corporation established in 2003 that provides consulting and
technical services to the U.S. government, non-governmental organizations,
international organizations, and the private sector. We specialize in
scientific program and project management, strategic planning, professional and
technical services, and stakeholder engagement, supporting government
contracts.
Duties:
* Supports the development of NOAA ‘in-house’ capacity for predictive sound
field and sound exposure modeling, including the assessment and procurement of
existing software, as well as the design, development, and use of new software
and tools to support the assessment of underwater acoustic impacts on marine
mammals/protected species and their habitat, as well as NOAA’s broader Ocean
Noise Strategy goals. Must be able to demonstrate skills and expertise with
necessary modeling software and tools.
* Assists in coordination with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
(BOEM), as necessary to maximize synergy with their similar in-house model
development, and works closely with OPR managers and others, as assigned, to
ensure the resulting product supports NMFS’ management needs.
* Reviews, evaluates, and compares acoustic source models, sound
propagation models, and exposure models and their results as necessary to
support the assessment of the impacts of acoustic impacts on marine mammals.
* Reviews and evaluates acoustic monitoring plans, reports, and results, as
well as other documentation supporting acoustic impact assessment.
* Supports the development and implementation of technical guidance,
methods, and analytical tools, for both internal and/or external use, to better
assess and minimize the impacts of noise on protected species and their
habitat.
Required Experience/Skills:
* Master’s Degree or higher in a physical science (e.g. acoustics,
physics, engineering , oceanography and three years of relevant experience
or PHD and one year of relevant experience
* Significant experience with scientific computing
* Strong mathematical skills /understanding including general knowledge of
basic calculus, statistics and at least exposure to differential equations
* Familiarity with software development best practice outflows, e.g. github
* Familiarity with common scientific python libraries, e.g. numpy,
matplotlib, scipy, pandas
Start Date: To be Determined
Location: Work may be performed offsite
Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary: $34.00
to $38.00 per hour.
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please APPLY
THROUGH OUR ADP WEB PORTAL at :
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9a93435d-91d4-4a65-8a21-2de9187df1dd&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US&jobId=536480
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