Supervisory Marine Biologist

The Supervisory Marine Biologist position at Schmidt Marine Technology Partners involves managing staff, overseeing program operations, and collaborating with various stakeholders on fisheries management and research. The role requires travel for field research and meetings, and a valid state driver's license is necessary. The position is based in multiple locations across the U.S., including Honolulu, Juneau, and St. Petersburg, among others.
Summary
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.


Major Duties
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


Education
Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy.


College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), name of accredited institution, course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S.


education standards with your resume. You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.


Note: Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree, or college course work. An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty.


Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation.


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. Citizens. 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 recru