NOAA Application – Fishery Management Specialist

Job Description:

This position is located within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Domestic Fisheries Division, with three vacancies in Silver Spring, MD, Gloucester, MA or St. Petersburg, FL.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and assist in summarizing information for release to the public and communicate in person and in writing with the public and constituents to describe Agency actions and the reasons for those actions.
• Under supervisory direction and guidance, participate on project objectives, limits, and work plans, such as developing fishery management measures to rebuild fish stocks or monitor fisheries, conducting federal rulemaking, or conducting national policy initiatives and assisting with social, economic, ecological, and data analyses.
• Assist with defining and troubleshooting fisheries management and fishing industry problems, performing background research, synthesizing data, devising strategies to address fishery management issues and recommending appropriate fishery management strategies to supervisors and project leads.
• Prepare documents in support of Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS) such as Atlantic tunas, swordfish, shark, and billfish fisheries and provide assistance in interpretation of applicable complex laws, regulations, and policies that govern Federal operations in the fishing industry, local fisheries, vessels, gear, local customs, and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• Qualifications requirements must be met by closing date of announcement.

Job Details:

Company: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Saint Petersburg, FL, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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