Scientist; ESA/MMPA Scientific Research/Permit/Authorization Assistance
Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) located in Silver Spring, MD is seeking two scientists to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources Permits and Conservation Division in Silver Spring, MD. OAI conducts research, offers policy advice, and provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species. These positions will be responsible for performing analyses and research to enable the issuance of scientific research permits and authorizations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and for performing analyses under the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA).

BS degree in Marine Science, Biology, Zoology or Ecology, and two years’ experience. See web site for additional qualifications required.