Senior Analyst-MMPA Support Services-Incidental Take Authorizations

Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking a candidate to assist the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources (OPR) Permits and Conservation Division in Silver Spring, MD. OAI supplies personnel support services on contract to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species/

NOTE: A cover letter that describes how your skills, experience and education meet the required qualifications of the position must be included with your resume when submitting the application and is mandatory.

DUTIES:

Process and/or support the processing of incidental take authorizations (ITA) requests pursuant to Section 101(a)(5) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and in conformance with NMFS' policies, including: reviewing applications; coordinating with applicants; conducting analyses; responding to public comments; and drafting all necessary documents.

Evaluate, conduct, and draft (or assist with those actions) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analyses.

Critically analyze and/or support the critical analysis of scientific literature, agency documents, and other applicable information to assess impacts of human activities (including underwater noise) on marine mammals and develop/evaluate mitigation and monitoring to support agency findings under the MMPA and/or Endangered Species Act (ESA), and ensure compliance with Section 7 of the ESA, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, the Administrative Procedures Act, and other applicable statutes.

Communicate and/or assist with communicating program policies, requirements, and issues to the public and other Federal Agencies, as well as to other NOAA programs and leadership.

Support program planning, monitoring, technical analyses, improvement, and policy development across Division, and assist with other Division actions as needed.

As needed, process and/or support the processing of scientific research and enhancement permit (SREP) requests for protected species pursuant to Sections 104 of the MMPA and 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA and in conformance with NMFS' policies, including: reviewing applications; coordinating with applicants; conducting analyses; responding to public and internal comments; and drafting all necessary documents.

Travel may be necessary on a limited basis to attend meetings or workshops, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR)

Location: Remote/Telework

Start Date: As soon as possible after completing a background investigation

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position with benefits. $34.00 to $38.00 per hour.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree or higher, from an accredited college or university with a major directly related in a field of study. Three (3) years of experience in related field to the stated duties, or combination of education and experience totaling seven (7) years. Education beyond Bachelor’s Degree can be substituted for experience; Master’s Degree and 2 years of relevant experience or a PHD and one year of relevant experience.

Experience in analyzing scientific literature and other applicable information to assess impacts of human activities (including underwater noise) on marine mammals and developing /evaluating mitigation and monitoring strategies.

Working knowledge of the ESA, MMPA, and NEPA.

Ability to work independently, reliable, self-starter, self-motivated and strong attention to detail.

Skill in oral and written communication.

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