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Fisheries Biologist 2
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Sectors Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources
Location Washington State - America North
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Company Name Ocean Associates, Incorporated
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Description

Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking applicants for backfilling a Fisheries Biologist 2 position to provide support to the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA. The incumbent will either provide scientific writing support including assisting in preparation of manuscripts and reports and literature review of climate impacts on Pacific salmon.  Or, will provide modeling analyses in R or METLAB for Columbia River salmon. 

This is a full time position for 884 regular work hours with a performance period beginning ASAP and extending to September 25, 2018.There also is a Option Period with 1900 regular hours ending September 25, 2019, if NOAA decides to award it. The work may be done remotely at a location convenient to the incumbent and approved by the NMFS Project Leader for this Task Order. 

Duties

  • Assist in the completion of manuscripts and reports in progress, which may involve some analyses in R programming language, and
  • Conduct literature review regarding climate impacts on Pacific salmon and assist in preparing a draft manuscript for peer-review journal.

     OR

  • Run existing models on salmon survival in MATLAB, update code to reflect new hypotheses or new data, conduct tests of model skill and sensitivity analyses.

Qualifications

Selected individual must have the following minimum qualifications:

  • BS 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, oceanography, social science, natural science, mathematics, or hydrology, plus three (3) years of experience in related field. A MS degree may be used to substitute for three years experience. Proven, extensive scientific expertise regarding anadromous salmonid life history, habitat requirements, and limiting factors to survival and productivity in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Technical writing experience completing analyses, reports, or studies addressing Pacific Northwest anadromous salmon and their habitat.

Or

  • Modeling experience in R or MATLAB for conducting technical analyses and assessment for anadromous salmonids, particularly related Pacific Northwest salmonids.

Salary and Benefits

Salary commensurate with education and experience

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please APPLY THROUGH OUR ADP WEB PORTAL,

  •  Include your name in the document file name.
  • Sending your resume in readable (not scanned) PDF or Word format is preferred.  

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

  • Work history for past 10 years or since last full-time education.
  • Education.
  • Previous experience or training with similar requirements.
  • Three professional references.  

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.  Ocean Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully 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 self-identify their race, gender, national origin, disability status and veteran status. OAI is required to use the information it collects as part of its future affirmative action efforts in hiring. The information is collected anonymously by computer and is not connected to your application. You will see a place to check certain boxes in OAI's online application. Even though the information is anonymous, self-identification is voluntary. You can always check the box that says you decline to self-identify. 

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. 

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