19-May-22 09:15 AM
URL: http://www.oceanassoc.com
Company / Organization: Ocean Associates inc.
Pay Rate: experience based
Type: Full-time
City: Gloucester
State or Country if outside US: MA
Application Deadline: 01-Jul-22
Duration: Full time
Description:

TO APPLY VISIT: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9a93435d-91d4-4a65-8a21-2de9187df1dd&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=441776&source=CC2&lang=en_US Stranding, Disentanglement, and Right Whale Recovery Technical Support (short name) Technical Assistance with right whale recovery efforts, Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation, Stranding, and Disentanglement Response Programs (full name) Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) is seeking applicants for two full-time Environmental Specialist III positions to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO) Protected Resources Division (PRD). They will provide technical assistance with right whale recovery efforts, marine mammal and sea turtle conservation, stranding, and disentanglement response programs. 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 Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office Protected Resources Division 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. This includes implementing recovery programs for endangered marine mammal and sea turtles through the Endangered Species Act and protecting marine mammals from commercial fisheries interactions through take reduction planning under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. This also includes responding to animals in distress through the Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program, Atlantic Large Whale Disentanglement Network, and Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network.

Requirements:

Required Knowledge and Experience: Bachelor's degree in an environmental science or associated discipline (e.g., biology, ecology, fisheries biology, marine biology, natural resource management, conservation biology, landscape ecology, or restoration ecology) Level 1: Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience, with up to seven years total relevant experience. Level 2: Minimum seven (7) years of relevant experience, with up to 14 years total relevant experience. Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting. Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement appropriate action. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please APPLY THROUGH OUR ADP WEB PORTAL, AT THE LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE. 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: Cover letter that briefly describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed. Work history for past 10 years or since last full-time education. Education. Previous experience or training with similar requirements. Three professional references. Include your name in the document file name. Upload your resume in readable, not scanned, PDF or Word format (PDF is preferred).

Point of Contact: Recruitment