Supervisory Marine Biologist

We are recruiting for a Supervisory Marine Biologist to oversee the NMFS
PIFSC Protected Species Division .   This division conducts research and
conservation activities on cetaceans, turtles, and monk seals in the
Central and West Pacific Ocean.

Duties
As a Supervisory Marine Biologist, you will perform the following duties:

   - Exercise decision-making authority over a comprehensive scientific
   research program, which is the foundation for conservation of Hawaiian monk
   seals, cetaceans, and sea turtles in the Pacific islands.
   - Develop information and plans related to strategic planning of the
   future operations of the organization, ensuring that adequate plans are in
   place for the future operations of the recovery and maintenance of healthy
   marine mammal and sea turtle populations, their habitats, and marine
   ecosystem conservation.
   - As a supervisor, exercise delegated authority to oversee the overall
   planning, direction, and timely execution of the Protected Species Division
   (PSD)/Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) program.
   - Utilize full supervisory authority including evaluating work
   performance of subordinates, developing performance standards, and giving
   advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and
   administrative matters.

Key Requirements:

   - Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
   - Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background
   investigation.
   - More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other
   Information.
   - Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
   - Because this position requires travel for official business, the
   selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar
   days of appointment. Individuals who have delinquent account balances from
   a previous Government charge card will be required to satisfy their
   existing obligation before a new card can be issued.
   - A background investigation will be required for this position.
   Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful
   completion of a background security investigation and favorable
   adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be
   grounds for termination.
   - Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating
   with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you
   provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email
   address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the
   vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.

For more information on the position and application process:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/757281300

For more information about the PIFSC:
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/pacific-islands-fisheries-science-center

Direct all questions about the hiring process to: victor.cruz@noaa.gov