Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) is seeking applicants for a full-time Green Sturgeon Recovery Coordination position to support the California Central Valley Office (CCVO) in Sacramento, CA. 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.
Description
The California Central Valley Office (CCVO) requires support to assist with critical needs for recovery of Southern Distinct Population Segment (sDPS) green sturgeon: green sturgeon science expertise (about 50% of the time) and green sturgeon recovery planning implementation (about 30% time). The applicant is also required to stay apprised of broader Central Valley fisheries and science efforts (20% of time).
Tasks
The employee shall provide technical support such as:
Review and analyze biological assessments, providing the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) with an analysis of how a project would impact green sturgeon.
Provide NMFS with conservation recommendations and suggested recovery actions for green sturgeon to the CCVO, which is implementing the NMFS Recovery Plan for the Southern Distinct Population Segment for the North American Green Sturgeon.
The employee shall support CCVO outreach/education of the public to increase understanding of and exposure to green sturgeon presence in the Central Valley.
The employee shall work with NOAA partner agencies on sturgeon science and help identify opportunities for useful studies and information application.
The employee shall attend Interagency Ecological Program meetings to stay current on and advocate for science and monitoring efforts that advance the understanding of green sturgeon biology and ecology, and assist NOAA in leveraging opportunities for increased green sturgeon science understanding.
The employee shall attend Interagency Ecological Program meetings to stay apprised on the broader Central Valley fisheries monitoring efforts as they relate to CCVO actions and provide meeting notes from these meetings to the CCVO.
The employee shall co-lead a CCVO recovery team, providing the team with recommendations for incorporating the green sturgeon recovery plan into the CCVO’s work.
The employee shall provide technical support, as directed, for the 5-year status review for green sturgeon.
The employee shall provide technical review of sturgeon-focused applications submitted through the ESA state 4(d) and 10(a)(1)(A) research programs, and the ESA Section 6 and Tribal grant programs.
The employee shall support CCVO staff in strengthening application of green sturgeon science to Endangered Species Act consultations and analyses.
The employee shall provide support for science-based Central Valley structured decision making efforts, especially to contribute to accurate inclusion of green sturgeon and a multispecies approach.
Start Date: ASAP
Location: California Central Valley Office, Sacramento, CA. Off-site may be considered based on candidate qualifications if approved by NOAA.
Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary, commensurate with experience, between $28.50 and $34.50/hr.
Requirements
Applicants must have the following minimum qualifications:
Only qualified applicants that meet minimum experience or background requirements stated above need apply. When applying for this position you will be asked to upload your resume at the end of this online application.
Applicants should submit a resume that includes the following:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9a93435d-91d4-4a65-8a21-2de9187df1dd&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=489478&source=CC2&lang=en_US
OAI Consulting (OAI) provides consulting and technical services to the U.S. Government, non-governmental organizations, international organizations and the private sector, specializing in scientific program and project management, strategic planning, professional support services, information technologies, and stakeholder engagement.
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OAI’s organization is designed to provide the highest level of expertise to its clients at the fairest cost. OAI is licensed with employees in 15 states plus contractors in additional states and several countries. OAI is known as Ocean Associates, Inc. in the oceans community where we started. OAI is a Virginia corporation established in 2003, with headquarters located in Arlington, VA. We are a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB).