[SEMCO] NEFSC Protected Species Branch Chief position

[Jeffrey Brodeur]

>
> The NEFSC Protected Species Branch Chief position was posted today on
> USAJOBS (http://www.usajobs.gov/), and will close on 30 April 2010.
> The position is listed under both the Supervisory Research Wildlife
> Biologist and the Supervisory Fishery Biologist series. The job is in
> Woods Hole, MA at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center Lab there.
>
> The position is open to all US citizens who meet the qualifications.
>
> It's a ZPIV position ($89,449 to $137,410) . This is a full-time
> permanent position. Employees are eligible for benefits such as a
> varied selection of cost-shared health insurance plans, life insurance
> coverage options, comprehensive retirement benefits, a tax-deferred
> Thrift Saving Plan (401K), paid annual leave, paid sick leave, paid
> holidays, flexible work schedules including teleworking, and overtime
> pay/compensatory time.
>
> Duty Statement:
>
> Serves as Chief, NEFSC Protected Species Branch, a scientific program
> with upwards to 35 government employees and supporting contractors.
> Directs NMFS/NEFSC research programs related to the management of
> marine mammals, sea turtles, and sea birds in the Northwest Atlantic
> Ocean in support of NOAA mandates and responsibilities under the
> Marine Mammal Protection Act, Endangered Species Act, and
> Magnusson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act. Research
> is focused on (1) population assessments, (2) ecological roles &
> habitat; (3) human interactions, including bycatch evaluation and
> mitigation, and (4) socio-economic impacts of protected species
> management actions. Works closely with partners within NMFS, NOAA, and
> other government agencies, as well as with constituents within
> industry and nongovernmental organizations.
>
> Specialized Qualifications:
>
> Experience as a Team Leader or greater directing and managing a
> research program, consisting of multiple interrelated projects, and
> five or more staff (including PhD level researchers) working as a
> multidisciplinary research/work team
> 
> Experience applying the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection
> Act (MMPA), and Endangered Species Act (ESA) to marine conservation by
> conducting marine mammal and/or marine turtle population surveys and
> stock assessments, providing scientific advice to Take Reduction Teams
> on bycatch mitigation, and assisting Biological Review Teams with
> reviews of population status and threats.
>
> More details are available on the USAJOBS site, which is where
> individuals can apply.
>
> For additional info contact:
> Marie Toussaint
> Phone: 301-713-6347
> Email: Marie.Toussaint at noaa.gov
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