Analyst 2 – MMPA Support Services-Offshore Wind Projects

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Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking a candidate to support NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Protected Resources (OPR) in Silver Spring MD. OAI supplies personnel support services on contract to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species.  The employee will support the OPR in providing wind development   expertise for the review of Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) Incidental Take Authorization (ITA) requests. This is a full-time position based on 40 hrs. /week with generous employee benefits.

 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:

• Support the processing of incidental take authorizations (ITA) requests pursuant to Section 101(a) (5) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). Specifically, in conformance with NMFS’ policies, review applications; conduct analyses; review/draft necessary supporting documents; and design/implement tracking mechanisms, as required. Provide similar support for related Endangered Species Act and National Environmental Policy Act compliance for these MMPA ITAs.
• Support the critical analysis of scientific literature, agency documents, and other applicable information to assess impacts of offshore wind development and related infrastructure activities on marine mammals and develop and/or evaluate mitigation and monitoring to support agency findings under the MMPA.
• Support compliance of MMPA ITAs with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, the Administrative Procedures Act, and other applicable statutes.
• Assist in the administration and organization of Federal records for these projects generally, and specifically in support of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and the compilation of administrative records to support litigation for offshore wind development and related infrastructure projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major directly related in a field of study.
• One (1) year of experience in related field to the stated duties.  Master’s degree can be substituted for experience.
• Knowledge of or background in implementation of MMPA regarding offshore wind projects.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement appropriate action.

Start Date: As soon as possible upon completion of a background check.     

Location: Work will be performed offsite

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary: $27.00 to $29.70 per hour.

Only qualified applicants that meet minimum experience or background requirements stated above need apply. Applicants must submit a resume that includes the following:

• Cover letter that describes how your skills, experience and education meet the required qualifications of the position.
• Work history for past 10 years or since last full-time education.
• Education.
• Previous experience or training with similar requirements.
• Three professional references

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– Include your name in the document file name.

– Sending your resume in readable (not scanned) PDF or Word format is preferred.

When applying for this position you will be asked to upload your resume at the end of this online application.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire, and successfully complete a federal government background check.  Ocean Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.

OAI is a government contractor and is required by law to invite applicants to self-identify their race, gender, national origin, disability status and veteran status. OAI is required to use the information it collects as part of its future affirmative action efforts in hiring. The information is collected anonymously by computer and is not connected to your application. You will see a place to check certain boxes in OAI’s online application. Even though the information is anonymous, self-identification is voluntary. You can always check the box that says you decline to self-identify.

Note:  If you are not selected, your materials may be retained for present or future opportunities. We may use your resume in bidding on a project and if we are awarded the work, we will contact you before seeking further applicants. If you do not wish us to retain or use your resume to seek work for you, please let us know in the “Notes” section on the second page of the online application.