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Job Postings for the Office of Protected Resources (OPR):
- Fishery Biologist: Endangered Species Division
This position is in the OPR Endangered Species Division in Silver Spring, MD. The incumbent serves as program authority and expert technical advisor to the Division Chief, Office Director, and Assistant Administrator for Fisheries on the national implementation of the ESA. The incumbent will- analyze complex Federal activities to determine their effects to threatened and endangered species under NMFS jurisdiction. These activities may include U.S. Navy training activities, scientific research cruises, and the issuance of scientific research permits
- coordinate with the General Counsel for Fisheries, NMFS Regions and Centers, and other elements as appropriate
- provide guidance to other agencies on ESA Section 7 consultation requirements and processes
- prepare briefing materials and background materials for NMFS, NOAA, and DOC officials on applicable ESA program activities.
» NMFS-PR-2010-0004 (ZP-0482-4)
Vacancy open 01/20/2010-02/16/2010
- Fishery Biologists: Permits, Conservation and Education Division
These positions are located in the OPR Permits, Conservation and Education Division, in Silver Spring, MD. The incumbents will perform analyses, and required research and review, to process applications for scientific research/enhancement and photography permits under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Permits authorize the directed take of marine species, including marine mammals and endangered fish and sea turtles species, while conducting activities consistent with the MMPA and ESA. Job functions include:- processing applications for directed take of marine species under the MMPA and ESA
- conducting all activities necessary to process these applications including review of applications
- preparing correspondence to applicants
- preparing Federal Register notices
- preparing correspondence with external reviewers
- reviewing annual reports provided by holders of permits and authorizations
- drafting, reviewing, editing, and finalizing permits and authorization and accompanying documents
- (NEPA compliance) conduct activities necessary to collect and analyze compliance data, including, but not limited to public comments and scientific literature; management preparation and review of NEPA analysis and decision documents including categorical exclusion memos, environmental assessments, Findings of No Significant Impact, environmental impact statements; and records of decision
- coordinate and service government and contract organizations on drafting, reviewing, editing, and finalizing NEPA documents that are produced under contracts awarded by OPR.
» NMFS-PR-2010-0003 (ZP-0482-3/3)
Vacancy open 01/11/2010-02/08/2010
Student Opportunities in the Federal Government
- Federal Job Postings for Students
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- Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF)
The PMF Program is a leadership development fellowship designed to attract outstanding master's or doctoral-level students to careers in the Federal service.
- ORISE Program
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) provides scholarships and internship experiences for junior and senior year undergraduate college students attending minority serving institutions and pursuing degrees in areas related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship
The Knauss fellowship, established in 1979, provides a unique educational experience to graduate students who have an interest in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The program matches highly qualified graduate students with "hosts" in the legislative and executive branches of government located in the Washington, D.C. area for a one-year, paid fellowship.
- Student Opportunities in the Office of Protected Resources
The Office of Protected Resources welcomes students who have an interest in marine conservation and who are ready for a rewarding opportunity. While there is no minimum term for internships, they generally last from 6-12 weeks in order for the office and the student to fully benefit from the experience.
Past interns assisted in developing and monitoring marine conservation programs, maintained species information databases, shadowed policy makers to gain exposure to the issues facing marine mammal conservation, worked with other government agencies and industry or partnership programs, attended scientific lectures and briefings on Capitol Hill, and participated in field research.
Qualifications: High school, college, or graduate student who is responsible, has initiative, is ready to learn, can keep a consistent work schedule, and has strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Some opportunities may require additional qualifications, such as knowledge of zoology; aquatic fauna; fishery biology; oceanography; fish culture; marine policy, environmental policy, or any other fishery biology or zoology; research, writing, and other communication skills; field experience; or experience with Adobe or ESRI products.
Detail Assignments
NOAA employees can apply for the NOAA Rotational Assignment Program each year in February or March. In the past, the Office of Protected Resources has offered detail positions on topics such as: inter-agency consultations, international coordination, grants management, marine mammal stock assessment, national database coordination, species recovery, and web design. Other detail assignments can be arranged with coordination between the potential detailee's organization and the Office of Protected Resources.
