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Ocean Associates Incorporated

OAI is a Virginia corporation established in 2003 that provides consulting and technical services to the U.S. government, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and the private sector. Specializes in scientific program and project management, strategic planning, professional and technical services, and stakeholder engagement. Supports government contracts.

Alaska AOA and Aquaculture Coordination Support Services

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United States

Posted

8 days ago

Salary

$30 - $45 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Alaska AOA and Aquaculture Coordination Support Services

Ocean Associates Incorporated

Role Description We are seeking applicants for this position prospectively, which is dependent on award of contract. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact Ocean Associates at 703-388-9548 to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) is seeking an applicant to provide support services to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Region office (AKRO) in Juneau, AK. The NOAA Fisheries (NMFS) Alaska Region (AKRO) Aquaculture Program works to support sustainable commercial marine aquaculture development. This is done in coordination with trust resources responsibilities, including sustainable fisheries, protected species, and healthy ecosystems, to support resilient coastal communities in Alaska. The Government requires support to fulfill duties guided by national aquaculture policy and mandates, and statutes such as: - National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) - Endangered Species Act (ESA) - Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) - Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) This support includes implementing the directives of the Executive Order on Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth. Specifically, professional support services are required for: - Support for the identification of an Aquaculture Opportunity Area (AOA) in Alaska and the associated NEPA Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS). - Providing technical assistance and review on aquaculture ESA section 7 and Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) consultations. - Public and tribal comment and engagement opportunities for the Alaska AOA process. - Support for government-led tribal consultation and engagement with Alaska tribal governments and corporations. The successful candidate shall support and promote outreach and engagement activities to advance the Alaska Aquaculture Program priorities and achieve regional marine aquaculture objectives. This includes: - Conducting public meetings and regional site visits with stakeholders. - Engaging with coastal communities and Alaska Native entities. - Supporting the participation of the NOAA Fisheries AKRO at conferences and meetings. - Assisting the Government in preparing draft responses to internal and external requests for complex technical and procedural information related to aquaculture issues. - Preparing draft stakeholder information products for Government review. - Drafting content for constituent newsletters, distribution lists, and agency websites. Qualifications - Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis on biological science, conservation biology, wildlife management or related fields. - Knowledge of the Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Magnuson Stevens Act, and National Environmental Policy Act. - General understanding of NEPA in order to review and comment on NEPA analyses. - Knowledge of the marine aquaculture industry and associated species for culture, gear types. - Knowledge of marine natural resource management issues, especially marine aquaculture and other ocean uses such as fishing and oil and gas, is strongly desired. - General understanding of biology of Alaska marine species of cetaceans and pinnipeds. - Current MS Office and corresponding Google applications skills. - Computer skills including basic word processing, spreadsheet creation, and manipulation. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Preference will be given to applicants with SeaGrant experience and having completed a Knauss Fellowship. Requirements - Compile, synthesize, analyze, and manage data that will inform the creation of the AOA PEIS and Alaska Aquaculture Explorer webtool. - Work with the RAC and regional and headquarters communications staff to contribute to internal and external outreach and overall AOA process messaging throughout the AOA process. - Assist with the operation of the Alaska Interagency Working Group and Cooperating Agencies. - Coordinate with AKR staff to provide assistance in support of their consultations on aquaculture actions. - Participate in working groups, internal and external discussions, and assist in the preparation of discussion materials. - Provide timely response to data requests and assignments with appropriate attention to detail. - Attend and/or present aquaculture information at local and regional coordination meetings. Benefits - This is a full-time position with benefits. - Salary, commensurate with experience, between $30.00 - $45.00 per hour. Company Description OAI is a Virginia corporation established in 2003 that provides consulting and technical services to the U.S. government, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and the private sector. We specialize in scientific program and project management, strategic planning, professional and technical services, and stakeholder engagement, supporting government contracts.

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