Fisheries Biologist bei Ocean Associates Inc.

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Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) is seeking a fisheries biologist to support National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) in Seattle, WA.  OAI is a Virginia corporation established in 2003 that provides consulting and technical services to the U.S. government, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and the private sector. We specialize in scientific program and project management, strategic planning, professional and technical services, and stakeholder engagement, supporting government contracts.  

Background

The Fish Ecology Division at the NWFSC conducts scientific research on threatened and endangered salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest and California, including watershed assessments to aid in restoration planning and habitat monitoring to meet NMFS statutory obligations under the Endangered Species Act. NOAA requires support staff to collect and analyze habitat data in the Western Region, and develop and implement salmon life cycle models for restoration planning.  The analyses will focus on collection of habitat and/or fish data in river basins and nearshore waters of the Western Region, and assisting with habitat analyses, development and running salmon life cycle models. 

Tasks 

• Assist with habitat analyses and development of life cycle models in NMFS Western Region
  1. Collect habitat and/or fish data via remote sensing or field methods,
  2. Analyze habitat data
  3. Develop salmon life cycle models in the Western Region. 
• Write report sections and/or manuscripts for journal publication
  1. May lead author one or more manuscripts for journal publication.

Start Date: As soon as possible. 

Location: Montlake Laboratory, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Seattle, WA

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary, commensurate with experience, between $33.00 - $38.00 per hour.

Requirements

Applicants must have the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university with a major directly related in a field of study as related to the requirements of specific task order with emphasis in fisheries, geology, natural science, hydrology or environmental sciences
• Experience - Three (3) years of experience related to the task order, including 
• Conducting quantitative and spatial analyses in R and ARC GIS 
• Analysis of salmon habitat data
• Development and use of salmon life cycle models
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement appropriate action.

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Only qualified applicants that meet minimum experience or background requirements stated above need apply. When applying for this position you will be asked to upload your resume at the end of this online application.

Applicants should submit a resume that includes the following:

• Cover letter that briefly describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.
• Work history for past 10 years or since last full-time education.
• Education.
• Previous experience or training with similar requirements.
• Three professional references.  
• Include your name in the document file name.
• Upload your resume in readable, not scanned, PDF or Word format (PDF is preferred).  

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. OAI does not 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 voluntarily self-identify their disability status and veteran status. OAI's online application includes check boxes to either voluntarily self identify or decline to self identify. While the information is collected through your application, it is collected anonymously and is not connected to your application. OAI uses the information it collects to track its disability and veteran hiring progress, and to meet its obligations under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and under VEVRAA. 

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.