SCIENTIST III-ES2

MITIGATION REMOTE SUPPORT POSITION

This document outlines the duties and responsibilities of the Marine Resource Specialist support position with a specific focus on supporting the mitigation measures team lead for Navy at-sea compliance programs. The incumbent will assist with marine species impact analyses and advise on appropriate mitigation measures to help maintain the Navy’s ability to train and test at-sea while balancing the Navy’s environmental compliance responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will:

1. Review text for environmental compliance documents in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Executive Order 12114, Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements. This includes serving as a technical reviewer of mitigation text for relevant chapters, appendices, technical reports, consultation documents, briefs, and Memos for the Record.
2. Provide subject matter expertise on an as-needed basis regarding existing mitigation measures and the history of their development, potential mitigation measures under consideration, mitigation benefits, and the mitigation development process.
3. Review mitigation language inputs and improvements within the Protective Measures Assessment Protocol software program, including working with U.S. Fleet Forces Command to ensure language is updated upon completion of new consultation documents.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The incumbent should:

1. Possess an intimate knowledge of Navy mitigation measures and the methods for developing and vetting new measures as appropriate.
2. Possess detailed knowledge of Navy at-sea training and testing activities;
3. Possess knowledge of marine species that inhabit relevant Study Areas;
4. Have the ability to liaise with those who conduct literature research, analyze scientific data, and interpret issues regarding potential Navy training and testing impacts to marine species.
5. Have working knowledge of the federal and state laws and regulations applicable to marine resources including but not limited to: National Environmental Policy Act; the Marine Mammal Protection Act; the Endangered Species Act; the Magnusson-Stevens Fishery Management and Conservation Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, and the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. 
6. Possess a high level of technical writing skill and communicate proficiently both verbally and in writing.

Education and Work Experience

A Master’s degree in fields related to environmental science, marine science, or environmental policy/management is preferred.

Several years of work experience dealing directly with Department of Navy at-sea environmental compliance is highly desirable.

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