Environmental Specialist
Integrated Statistics is looking for an Environmental Specialist to work
with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National
Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Greater Atlantic Regional Field Office
(GARFO) in Gloucester, MA.
The Environmental Specialist will support the NMFS GARFO, Protected
Resources Division (PRD), which is responsible for implementation of the
Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)
covering the geographic range from Maine through Virginia.
*This position is concerned with regulatory and analytical processes,
rather than with field research.*
*Duties*
The Environmental Specialist assists with marine mammal and sea turtle
stranding and disentanglement program support, as well as providing
support for other marine mammal and sea turtle conservation efforts.
Stranding and Disentanglement program support:
* Conduct data entry of various marine mammal and sea turtle stranding
and disentanglement data and perform audits and quality control to
ensure accuracy. This includes data on large whale unusual mortality
events (UME) and sea turtle cold stun and entanglement events. Also,
obtain large whale data from the network, and compile and deliver
reports to inform Northeast Fisheries Science Center serious
injury/mortality determinations on a monthly basis.
* Provide coverage, as needed, to sea turtle and marine mammal
stranding and disentanglement coordinators on regional stranding and
disentanglement response hotlines. Includes rotating nighst,
weekends and holidays.
* Provide policy and analytical support for the development of
policies to reduce serious injuries and mortalities, especially
related to entanglements of marine mammals through the amendment of
take reduction plans.
* Prepare reports summarizing data generated from stranding or
entanglement events including marine mammal UMEs and sea turtle cold
stun events, if triggered. Also coordinate and support analysis of
gear that has been removed from marine mammals and sea turtles
* As needed, review large whale serious injury and mortality data and
coordinate and support analysis and curation of gear that has been
removed from marine mammals and sea turtles.
* Also, review applications for Exempted Fishing Permits and provide
guidance on measures and best management practices designed to
minimize and monitor effects on right whales and other protected
species.
General Division Support:
* Support the regional right whale recovery and take reduction team
coordinators in planning and executing take reduction team meetings.
* Develop and assemble meeting materials, conduct literature reviews,
take notes and draft meeting key outcome reports, maintain research
and management priority lists to support team coordinators.
* As needed, provide administrative assistance to PRD Grant and
Scientific Permit Review Programs by tracking incoming review
requests for permits and projects.
* Provide administrative support for the Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle
Team, including copying, mailing, filing, ordering supplies and
equipment answering phones, note taking, arranging meetings, setting
up and providing technical support for webinars, copying documents
and preparing incoming and outgoing mail and budget tracking.
* Prepare administrative records for actions including copying,
organizing, indexing and numbering all relevant documents.
* Provide assistance in conducting education and outreach pertaining
to the MMPA and ESA.
* As needed, assist team coordinators in drafting technical reports,
outreach documents, taskers, and briefing materials as needed.
*Qualifications*
The Environmental Specialist should possess:
* A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Environmental Science, or
a closely related field.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the requirements of the Marine Mammal
Protection Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental
Policy Act, and other applicable statutes and policies.
* Work experience in the review and development of technical reports
including analyses of the impact of human actions on the marine
environment.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to
detail, and organization skills.
* Data curation, entry, database management and data analysis
experience preferred. Knowledge of R and GIS a plus.
* Ability to work independently, and to meet appropriate project
milestones.
* US citizenship and presence.
* Experience in marine mammal or sea turtle stranding response a plus.
The position is full-time and eligible for the benefits described on the
Integrated Statistics website. The rate of pay is approximately $36/hr.
Hybrid or remote work may be possible. The position is for one year,
with the possibility of extension. To apply for this position, go to
https://jobs.intstats.com/JobDetails.jsp?jobListingId=312 or visit
www.integratedstatistics.com, click Employment Opportunities, click the
job name and click the Apply Here link.
Integrated Statistics is an equal opportunity employer and will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age,
color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, gender
identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification
protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with its
obligations under federal law, Integrated Statistics is committed to
taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified
women, minorities, disabled individuals, special disabled veterans,
veterans of the Vietnam era, and other eligible veterans. For assistance
with accessibility of applications, posters, forms, and/or documents,
please email the Integrated Statistics office.
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Integrated Statistics, Inc.
16 Sumner Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Cell: (508) 648-8308
Office: (508) 540-8560
Fax: (508) 721-6841
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