This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. This position is located in the National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (SBNMS) with one vacancy in Scituate, MA.

Duties

As a Research Marine Scientist, you will perform the following duties: Perform scientific research involving the collection, synthesis, evaluation, and presentation of scientific data on marine resources. Develop short and long-term research plans, oversee and control efforts to support research projects, develop and test research studies. Conduct field work on board research vessels to collect biological, chemical, and physical data. Collaborate with a research team engaged in diverse and, at times, risky operations. Utilize comprehensive knowledge of conservation biology, marine ecology, natural resources, and environmental sciences to synthesize complex scientific information into a variety of scientific, management and public outreach publications and materials (e.g., Condition Reports, educational materials, professional forums, educational events, input for websites). Work with complex data collection tools, databases and models to analyze and predict specific impacts of assigned areas of study. Input data and generate reports from established databases. Conduct natural resource and management studies. Formulate solutions to complex problems related to natural resource management and protection. Work in conjunction with federal, state, and local partners to address natural resource management challenges. Develop guidance and evaluate plans concerning management of marine resources. Utilize knowledge of ocean, estuarine and coastal resources and management concepts, principles, and practices. Provide advice, input, and support for regulatory and management analyses related to conservation science, such as impact analyses required under the National Environmental Policy Act, or Endangered Species Act, management plan reviews, 304(d) consultations, or Natural Resource Damage Assessments.

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: May require fieldwork a minimum of 4-6 weeks per year. Fieldwork requires the incumbent to live on board and work on research vessels in the marine offshore environment (primarily day trips) for up to 14 days at a time which can include rough seas and inclement weather. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate a government vehicle in completion of assigned tasks i.e. site visits, field research, etc. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position has physical requirements. While at sea, the incumbent will be required to stand for long periods of time, bend/stoop and lift up to 40 lbs. To qualify for the 0401 series: EDUCATION: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience OR substitution of education for experience OR combination in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet one of the following basic education requirements: A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To qualify at the ZP-3 or GS-11 Grade level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-2 or GS-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Conducting field work onboard research vessels to collect biological, chemical, or physical data; Analyzing data collected to determine the effects of natural or man-made impacts on the marine environment; and Providing advice, assistance, products, or services on coastal and ocean issues, scientific research, and policy. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and professional experience. Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. (Note: Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined with experience.)

Education

Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation

Contacts

• Address NOAA Office of Human Capital Services (OHCS) 1315 East West Hwy SSMC4 Silver Spring, MD 20910 US
• Name: Applicant Inquiries
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]