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Fishery Biologist: This position is in the Office of Protected Resources, Endangered Species Division, at Silver Spring, MD.
At band 3 level, the incumbent implements Section 7 of the Endangered Species (ESA), in accordance with statutory requirements and agency policies and procedure, in coordination with the General Counsel for Fisheries, NMFS Regions and Centers, and other elements as appropriate; reviews, processes and provides guidance to Division staff, regional offices and other agencies on ESA Section 7 consultation requirements and processes; and prepares comprehensive and concise briefing materials and background materials for NMFS, NOAA, and DOC officials on applicable ESA program activities.
At band 4 level, the incumbent serves as program authority and expert technical advisor to the Division Chief, Office Director and Assistant Administrator for Fisheries on the national implementation of the ESA; analyzes complex Federal activities such as the use of seismic survey equipment and other acoustic impacts to threatened and endangered species. The incumbent should have several years' prior experience conducting interagency consultation. ESA Section 7 activities will be conducted in coordination with the General Counsel for Fisheries, NMFS Regions and Centers, and other elements as appropriate. The incumbent will also provide guidance to other agencies on ESA section 7 consultation requirements and processes and prepares briefing materials and background materials for NMFS, NOAA, and DOC officials on applicable ESA program activities.
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» NMFS-PR-2008-0027 (ZP-0482-3/4)
Vacancy open 09/12/2008-10/09/2008

Fishery Biologists (Section 7): These positions are in the Office of Protected Resources, Endangered Species Division, at Silver Spring, MD. The incumbents will implement section 7 (interagency consultations) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), in accordance with statutory requirements and agency policies and procedures. The incumbents will analyze Federal activities to determine their effects to threatened and endangered species under NMFS jurisdiction. These activities may include U.S. Navy training activities, scientific research cruises, and the issuance of scientific research permits. They will undertake this activity in coordination with the General Counsel for Fisheries, NMFS Regions and Centers, and other elements as appropriate. The incumbents will also provide guidance to other agencies on ESA Section 7 consultation requirements and processes; and prepares briefing materials and background materials for NMFS, NOAA, and DOC officials on applicable ESA program activities.
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» NMFS-PR-2008-0025 (ZP-0482-3/3)
Vacancy open 09/10/2008-09/30/2008

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Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF)
The PMF Program is a leadership development fellowship designed to attract outstanding master's or doctoral-level students to careers in the Federal service.
ORISE Program
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) provides scholarships and internship experiences for junior and senior year undergraduate college students attending minority serving institutions and pursuing degrees in areas related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship
The Knauss fellowship, established in 1979, provides a unique educational experience to graduate students who have an interest in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The program matches highly qualified graduate students with "hosts" in the legislative and executive branches of government located in the Washington, D.C. area for a one-year, paid fellowship.
Student Opportunities in the Office of Protected Resources
The Office of Protected Resources welcomes students who have an interest in marine conservation and who are ready for a rewarding opportunity. While there is no minimum term for internships, they generally last from 6-12 weeks in order for the office and the student to fully benefit from the experience.

Past interns assisted in developing and monitoring marine conservation programs, maintained species information databases, shadowed policy makers to gain exposure to the issues facing marine mammal conservation, worked with other government agencies and industry or partnership programs, attended scientific lectures and briefings on Capitol Hill, and participated in field research.

Qualifications: High school, college, or graduate student who is responsible, has initiative, is ready to learn, can keep a consistent work schedule, and has strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Some opportunities may require additional qualifications, such as knowledge of zoology; aquatic fauna; fishery biology; oceanography; fish culture; marine policy, environmental policy, or any other fishery biology or zoology; research, writing, and other communication skills; field experience; or experience with Adobe or ESRI products.

Detail Assignments
NOAA employees can apply for the NOAA Rotational Assignment Program each year in February or March. In the past, the Office of Protected Resources has offered detail positions on topics such as: inter-agency consultations, international coordination, grants management, marine mammal stock assessment, national database coordination, species recovery, and web design. Other detail assignments can be arranged with coordination between the potential detailee's organization and the Office of Protected Resources.