This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), with one vacancy in Miami, FL; Panama City, FL; Galveston, TX; Pascagoula, MS; or Beaufort, NC.
As a Fish Biologist- Fieldwork and Environmental Compliance Coordinator, you will perform the following duties: Oversee region-wide marine related research science activities on ships in support of Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC)'s mission. Provide technical guidance on research programs and the requirements of a variety of scientific surveys (including longline, plankton, reef fish, marine mammals, trawls, and acoustic survey research).
Coordinate annual Seagoing Personnel Training (including sampling techniques, fish disposition, survey mitigation measures, sea turtle handling protocols, and small boat guidelines). Serve as the Environmental Compliance Coordinator. Ensure fisheries and ecosystem research activities are in compliance with various statues, agreements, and applicable laws within the US Exclusive Economic Zone, high seas, and international waters.
Coordinate the scheduling, access, and use of research vessels. Implement and organize annual prioritization of surveys working with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Platform Coordinator, SEFSC Director, senior staff, and others associated with various scientific projects.
Collaborate with Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), NMFS Platform Coordinator, and NMFS Fieldwork Coordinators to ensure SEFSC needs are met with new vessel platforms and that the necessary equipment to meet the needs for all SEFSC surveys is incorporated in the design and construction of new fishery research platforms. NOTE: These duties are described at the full performance level of the ZP-4; the ZP-3 is developmental leading to such performance.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle. May require use of government vehicle to travel to remote or regional locations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position has physical requirements. May work aboard deployed vessels: includes unsteady platforms; exposure to weather conditions; able to ascend and descend ladders, etc.
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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.), 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.
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This position is with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $188573/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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