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Supervisory Marine Biologist
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Posted 103 days ago
Hybrid Anchorage, AK $106K – $197K Apply by Jun 29, 2026 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences ISFP
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This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), with vacancies in Honolulu, HI; Juneau AK; Gloucester, MA; Anchorage, AK; St. Petersburg, FL; San Diego, CA; Woods Hole, MA; Narragansett, RI; Miami, FL; Beaufort, NC; Panama City, FL; Pascagoula, MS; Galveston, TX; Silver Spring, MD; Seattle, WA; Lacey, WA; Portland, OR; Long Beach, CA; Sacramento, CA; Santa Rosa, CA; or Newport, OR.
What You'll Do
- →As a Supervisory Marine Biologist, you will perform the following duties: Supervise, lead, and manage staff through guidance, motivation, mentoring, outreach, innovation, vision and example.
- →Oversee Program operations, including setting management measures or providing management-relevant scientific information, establishing, research priorities, managing Program budgets, and developing staffing plans.
- →Oversee implementation of work under relevant statutes including the Magnuson Stevens Act, Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Action, Coral Reef Conservation Act, and other relevant laws.
- →Serve on international, domestic, and agency delegations, committees and working groups to provide management advice and scientific information and to share related issues and results.
- →Collaborate with a variety of communities, government representatives, tribal representatives, non-governmental organizations, academia, and the scientific community on fisheries management and protected species.
- →Prepare and disseminate management relevant reports, information products, analytical tools, data visualization products and presentations.
- →Carry out research projects specific to the priority requirements of the Program.
- →Determine research methodologies, plan and conduct surveys, analyze and interpret data, and publish research findings.
- →Such study may involve a variety of survey and study approaches, including incorporation of existing or emerging advanced technologies.
- →POSITION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle.
- →The incumbent 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.) This position may require regular travel to fisheries management meetings, research sites, and performance of duties onboard a vessel.
- →For more information about these positions, please visit the NOAA Fisheries is Hiring Webpage: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/careers-more/noaa-fisheries-hiring
Requirements
- ✓This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS).
- ✓Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band.
- ✓The ZP-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14.
- ✓Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S.
- ✓Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
- ✓More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information.
- ✓Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required.
- ✓A one year supervisory probationary period may be required (probationary period can be served concurrently).
- ✓Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized.
- ✓Payment of relocation incentives OR recruitment incentives may be authorized.
- ✓Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only.
- ✓This position requires Moderate Risk Security Clearance.
- ✓Background investigation will be required.
Personality Fit
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