Ocean Career: Spatial Front, Inc Fisheries Scientist

Job Title

Work can be done remotely, with periodic on-site meetings in St. Petersburg, FL and/or site visits in the Southeast region.

• BS in marine biology, marine policy, environmental science or similar field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 4 years specialized knowledge in marine mammal biology and/or fishery bycatch.

• Experience writing NEPA analyses and regulatory processes (e.g., preparing rule packages, Federal Register notices, responding to public comments, etc.).

• Understanding of marine mammal/fishery interactions and human caused threats to marine mammals.

• Experience with the MMPA, specifically Sections 101(a), 102, 117, and 118.

• Experience with Section 7 of the ESA.

• Experience and proficiency in conducting literature searches, gathering and analyzing information and writing reports with attention to detail.

• Proficient with Word, Excel, Gmail, Google docs, Endnote, and PowerPoint with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to conduct data analysis in Excel.

• Ability to communicate and work with others as a member of a team.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with minimal revision.

• Ability to apply knowledge of marine mammal and fishery interactions to influence planning and implementation of bycatch reduction efforts.

• Strong organizational skills.

Assist with implementing Section 7 of the ESA and Sections 117, 118, 101(a) and 102 of the MMPA (e.g., prepare marine mammal sections for Section 7 consultations, conduct literature reviews to update and inform Section 7 consultations or status of the species, ensure Section 7 staff are updated on current cumulative impacts to marine mammals in the Southeast); preparing rule packages and NEPA analyses, assuring quality control and assisting with data/information analyses that inform management actions such as marine mammal bycatch reduction, Take Reduction Teams, annual List of Fisheries, strandings data, and ecosystem restoration.

Assist with implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and annual List of Fisheries (LOF) as well as implementing Take Reduction Team (TRT) activities in the southeast region and supporting efforts to improve understanding of fishery interactions in areas where there is not a TRT (e.g., Gulf of Mexico).

Assist with outreach activities related to reducing bycatch and other impacts to marine mammals in the Southeast United States.

In order to meet the clearance requirements for this opportunity, candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

All candidates will be subject to a complete background check to include, but not limited to Criminal History, Education Verification, Professional Certification Verification, Verification of Previous Employment and Credit History.

Public Trust background investigations can take approximately four to eight weeks and requires fingerprinting.

The salary for this position is $50,000-$67,000 annually

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