Ocean Engineer bei Ocean Associates Inc.

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Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) is seeking an applicant to provide Ocean Engineering support to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), Milford Laboratory in Milford, CT.  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

NOAA Fisheries manages and conserves the nation's ocean resources and habitats to ensure their renewability for the future. The Milford Laboratory, a world leader in aquaculture science, was established at the request of Connecticut’s oyster industry to help expand sustainable oyster harvests. Over the lab's illustrious history, NOAA scientists, working closely with industry and academia, have made fundamental contributions to the understanding of shellfish biology and reproduction. Today, the Milford Lab continues to conduct state-of-the-art science that informs management for the sustainable expansion of aquaculture, provides services to the shellfish aquaculture industry, and advances new technologies through collaborative research. The aquaculture research program evaluates current and proposed marine aquaculture practices for technical effectiveness, environmental compatibility, and sustained commercial success. With a focus on domestic seafood production, the Milford Lab continues to be a world leader in aquaculture science.

Description

This position will provide engineering support for the advancement of offshore aquaculture engineering in the U.S. The two primary focus areas are 1) developing offshore aquaculture engineering guidance documents with the intended end users being regulatory partners involved in the permitting process and associated industry members; and 2) conducting research related to entanglement risk associated with offshore aquaculture gear and marine mammals that are protected under the Endangered Species Act. To support these areas, and other similar Milford Lab engineering requirements as needed, the position will:

• Provide coordination among engineering, aquaculture and other staff both inside and outside of NOAA to support engineering tasks related to the development of Aquaculture Opportunity Areas. 
• Conduct research on existing gear and develop new gear/strategies that could reduce entanglement risk with marine mammals that are protected under the Endangered Species Act. 
• Develop offshore aquaculture engineering guidance documentation.
• Develop informational products in support of regulatory and industry needs.
• Present research findings and products at scientific conferences and working groups.

Start Date: As soon as possible. 

Location: Milford Laboratory, Milford, CT.

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary, commensurate with experience, between $52.00 - $57.50 per hour.

Requirements

Applicants must have the following minimum requirements:

• Masters or Bachelors and 3–5 years of experience in ocean engineering or related fields. 3-5 publications preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a research team.
• Experience with offshore aquaculture preferred.
• Proficient in using Microsoft (MS) Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Google suite and engineering software.

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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.