Fishery Management Specialist – Domestic Fisheries Division

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG) (www.imsg.com), a Federal Government Contractor located in Rockville, Maryland is currently seeking to hire a Fishery Management Specialist to work at the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Sustainable Fisheries (OSF) located in Silver Spring, MD. This is a three (3) month contract with a possible extension.  The candidate

will support the Domestic Fisheries Division and will be responsible for the analysis of fishery science for management purposes; analysis of fishery legislation and regulations; and creation, review and clearance of regulatory documents, specifically a proposed and final rule to implement the domestic provisions of the Shark Conservation Act of 2010. 

The Office of Sustainable Fisheries (OSF) is a Headquarters program office of NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service.  OSF works to manage fish stocks important to commercial, recreational and subsistence fisheries through guidance and support of Regional Offices and Regional Fishery Management Councils.  OSF also strives to facilitate effective communication between and among constituents.   The Domestic Fisheries Division (Division) of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NOAA Fisheries, is responsible for developing and implementing national policy for management of marine fisheries in U.S. Federal waters.  The Division works closely with staff in six regional offices throughout the country.  Also, the Division provides expertise in fisheries management policy and regulations to NOAA Fisheries leadership and coordinates responses to all correspondence received by the agency regarding domestic fisheries issues.

Duties:

• Draft a proposed rule and final rule to implement the domestic provisions of the Shark Conservation Act of 2010.
• Assist with drafting an environmental assessment related to rulemaking to implement the domestic provisions of the Shark Conservation Act of 2010.
• Provide policy analysis related to key fisheries issues, such as ending overfishing and implementation of the MSFCMA. 

Qualifications:

• Must have education and experience in fisheries management or fisheries science, resource economics, environmental policy, or a related field
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced program with multiple concurrent tasks and often short deadlines

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, the contact information for three (3) references, your salary requirements and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position to jobs@imsg.com with the following subject line: NOA11043 – Fishery Management Specialist – Domestic Fisheries Division.   IMSG offers an outstanding benefits package including company paid medical benefits and three weeks paid time off.  The salary range for this position is 55-60k.