What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marine Mammal Compliance Coordinator position at ERT, Inc.?
Position Description
ERT, Inc. is seeking a Marine Mammal Compliance Coordinator to support work at NOAA's Southeast Regional Office (SERO) to protect critical habitats for Rice's Whale, Bryde's Whale, and Right Whale species. Duties include:
A minimum of 6 years' related experience leading to:
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Policy or related discipline, or equivalent.
Benefits
All full time employees are eligible for the following benefits upon starting: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays.
Location
Work may be performed remotely with limited travel to the Gulf of Mexico region.
ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
ERT, Inc. is seeking a Marine Mammal Compliance Coordinator to support work at NOAA's Southeast Regional Office (SERO) to protect critical habitats for Rice's Whale, Bryde's Whale, and Right Whale species. Duties include:
- Lead initiatives associated with critical habitat for Rice’s whales in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Develop drafts, facilitate reviews, and complete the final version of the Biological Report, incorporating evaluations and facilitating internal and external reviews.
- Provide technical support for ESA recovery and MMPA conservation activities for Rice’s whales, including synthesizing public comments and assisting with recovery priorities.
- Engage with proponents of restoration projects to assess impacts on marine mammals, participate in relevant meetings, and provide expertise on MMPA issues.
- Screen restoration projects for potential impacts on marine mammals, identify opportunities to minimize effects, and ensure proactive involvement in major projects.
- Maintain current knowledge of marine mammal species, their habitats, and threats in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Submit electronic monthly progress reports correlating cost incurred and level of effort expended with specific activities and accomplishments.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, prepare and deliver presentations, and represent the organization at various events.
A minimum of 6 years' related experience leading to:
- Knowledge and/or experience with the Rice's Whale.
- Strong knowledge of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) regulations.
- Experience in developing and implementing conservation and recovery plans for marine mammals.
- Proficiency in conducting literature searches, gathering and analyzing information, and writing reports in various styles (scientific and plain language).
- Ability to assess potential impacts to marine mammals from marine restoration and recovery activities.
- Familiarity with databases and graphics programs such as Word, Excel, Gmail, Google Docs, Endnote, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Willingness to travel as required for project meetings, presentations, and outreach activities.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Policy or related discipline, or equivalent.
Benefits
All full time employees are eligible for the following benefits upon starting: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays.
Location
Work may be performed remotely with limited travel to the Gulf of Mexico region.
ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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