About NOAA Corps

The NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps) is one of the nation’s eight uniformed services. NOAA Corps officers are an integral part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, and serve with the special trust and confidence of the President.

With 321 officers, the NOAA Corps serves throughout the agency’s line and staff offices to support nearly all of NOAA’s programs and missions. The combination of commissioned service and scientific expertise makes these officers uniquely capable of leading some of NOAA’s most important initiatives.

The NOAA Corps is part of NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) and traces its roots to the former U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, which dates back to 1807 and President Thomas Jefferson. In 1970, NOAA was created to develop a coordinated approach to oceanographic and atmospheric research and subsequent legislation converted the commissioned officer corps to the NOAA Corps.

The NOAA Corps today provides a cadre of professionals trained in engineering, earth sciences, oceanography, meteorology, fisheries science, and other related disciplines. Corps officers operate NOAA’s ships, fly aircraft, manage research projects, conduct diving operations, and serve in staff positions throughout NOAA.

[MB Advising: Please take note of the following job links to positions with the NOAA West Coast Region. These positions require a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline + one year of experience *or* ‘superior academic achievement’ (can be defined as a cumulative GPA of 2.9 or higher on a 4.0 scale).

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I am pleased to announce the advertisement of a full-time permanent Fishery Biologist/Natural Resource Management Specialist ZP-0401-02, in the West Coast Region, Protected Resources Division (PRD) Seattle Branch. This person would support a variety of regulatory and conservation actions for marine mammals and ESA-listed species. This WCR position can be located in, Seattle (Washington), Portland (Oregon), Long Beach (California), Sacramento (California), Santa Rosa (California), or Lacey (Washington).

Below are the links to the full text vacancy announcements for both Federal Employees (MAP) and the Public (DE).

NMFS-WCR-2022-0018 (MAP): https://www.usajobs.gov/job/656792400
NMFS-WCR-2022-0019 (DE/CR): https://www.usajobs.gov/job/656792500

The announcement will be open for 14 days, from 5/31/22 to 6/13/22.

Please pay close attention to the “Required Documents” section, especially all of the information that must be included in your resume.  If you do not include all of the required documents and all of the required information in your resume, you will not be referred.  This includes, but is not limited to, identifying the hours per week that you worked.  USAJobs has helpful information for submitting all the required information in your resume:  https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/

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Duties

As a Natural Resource Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Assist program managers in coordinating and executing conservation and fishery management activities through professional collaboration with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) staff and regional partners.
• Review, gather, and synthesize scientific data and technical information for the purpose of determining environmental impacts on biological resources and aquatic habitats.
• Provide research to management to ensure compliance with appropriate statutes and use a comprehensive understanding of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and fish biology to assist in the preparation of Section 7 consultations.
• Assist in the preparation of materials necessary to implement the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other applicable laws.
• Review, edit, and provide technical support to the supervisor regarding applicable fishery management/policy documents and notify NMFS program managers and/or supervisor when standard measures are insufficient or not applicable.

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Position Summary – Project Coordinator

This position is a part of our Projects Team, which has 4 full-time staff in the Seattle office and 3.5 staff at our field stations. The position will coordinate projects that focus on communication, outreach, and education, but will also support field work, meetings, report writing, research, and analysis related to other project areas.

This position is a great opportunity for someone with experience in communication, education, and outreach who is interested in learning more about science and project management in the natural resources management and conservation fields. We will offer training on the systems you’ll use, and a briefing on organizational norms and culture, expectations, etc. In short, our team will make sure you know what is expected of you, and how to do it well. We look forward to welcoming a team member who will bring something new to LLTK through their personhood, talents, lived experiences, etc.

The Project Coordinator reports to the Associate Director of Government Relations and Special Projects and is based in downtown Seattle (5th & Union) in our administrative offices but will be remote/hybrid during Covid-19. Currently, the ability to work remotely is necessary. LLTK will provide a laptop and will reasonably accommodate other equipment needs to work remotely. You will need to provide a reliable internet connection and be able to be reached by phone (LLTK provides a $20/month cell phone stipend, paid quarterly). We are planning a return to some in-office workdays for most staff on a voluntary basis this summer. Our hybrid work environment is evolving, and at some point in the future we may create 1-2 “anchor days” where staff are expected to be in the office. When in the office, the Project Coordinator will share an office with 1 other person and will be provided office equipment that reasonably accommodates their needs. Field work associated with this position is currently located in and around Puget Sound and Hood Canal, so physical location in Western Washington state is a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation and execution of Survive the Sound – an education and outreach campaign engaging students, educators, and the public with salmon research in an online, competitive fish-tracking game.
  • Build and maintain relationships with campaign sponsors and partners including businesses and tribal, local, and nonprofit organizations around the region.
  • Refine, improve, and implement salmon educational materials and educator trainings.
  • Plan and execute a campaign marketing plan to broaden campaign reach and increase adoption of salmon education program.
  • Create content suitable for campaign materials, web, and social media.
  • Work with web development, graphic design, and other contractors’ needs to execute the campaign.
  • Manage campaign data and reporting.
• Support LLTK’s Communications Manager to communicate the status and impact of projects by drafting and aggregating project information.
• Work with our Grants and Database Manager to complete grant application and reporting as applicable.
• Coordinate other communication, outreach, and education campaigns/projects/programs.
• Assist with field work which may include walking on uneven surfaces, working in/around water, and travel which may result in slightly irregular work hours. You will be trained for specific tasks as necessary.
• Assist with projects which may include meeting support, research, or analysis. You will be trained for specific tasks as necessary.
• On occasion, communicate project progress and results through presentations, reports, and public-facing communications materials.
• Work collaboratively across the entire organization and with some partners, stakeholders, and governments.

Ideal Experience, Skills, & Qualifications

• 3+ years of a combination of education and experience that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office (mainly Excel, Word, and Outlook), digital document layout and formatting (in Word, email platforms, or similar) and performing web searches. Experience with a similarly performing software suite (G-Suite, etc.) may be substituted.
• Familiarity with basic ecosystem processes and willingness to grow this knowledge.
• Experience coordinating a campaign/project/program that involved multiple organizations.
• Commitment to learn basic skills in Adobe In-Design and Photoshop.
• Experience creating and growing business relationships.
• Desire to be a part of our diversity, equity, and inclusion work as it moves forward.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn)
• Ability to plan and execute work with minimal oversight (appropriate training and ongoing support will be provided).
• Valid driver’s license, and either a vehicle or willingness to rent one when needed (LLTK covers all cost of rentals).

Desired Experience, Skills, & Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental education, communications, fisheries biology, ecology, biology, chemistry, natural resources management, environmental science, conservation science, or closely related field.
• Experience developing educational materials, training educators, and teaching 3^rd to 5^th grade students.
• Ability to manage contract budgets, schedules, and associated deliverables.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and visualizing data with qualitative and quantitative methods for progress reports, technical reports, and/or manuscripts.
• Experience completing scientific field work.
• Familiarity with the Puget Sound environmental and/or salmon recovery fields.
• Experience working with diverse partners and stakeholders.
• Graphic design experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.).

Compensation, Benefits, & Location

LLTK is dedicated to centering equity. As part of that work, we have made our salary scale transparent. LLTK Coordinators are compensated between $55,000 – $66,000 annually. For the first year of this position, we expect to offer between $55,000 and $58,000 depending on qualifications. After one year with LLTK, the candidate will have the opportunity for higher compensation inside the Coordinator salary scale or move to a different title/salary scale. Generous benefits provided include:

• Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 10 hours per month for the first 3 years of employment, Sick time accrued at 8 hours per month, Floating Holidays, Personal days)
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 401k with matching opportunities (after one year of full-time employment) at 5%
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Dependent Care FSA
• ORCA Pass for commuting

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Staff and Board have begun a formal process of examining ourselves and our organization with a DEI lens. Our intention is to do this work so that we can authentically embrace DEI principles as a core value that drives the success of our people, our partners, and our work.

How to Apply

We welcome and encourage qualified people of all identities and abilities to apply. Please email to apply, letting us know how/where you heard about the job, and include a resume or CV and 1-page cover letter that describes your interest in LLTK and this position, and your relevant qualifications and experience. Application review begins on 6/30/22; the position will remain open until filled.

We look forward to receiving your materials. Please send them to Ashley Bagley at abagley@lltk.org. We’re a small team and politely request that follow-up calls or emails be restricted to technical questions or necessary accommodations having to do with applying.

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UW’s Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) Center is hiring dynamic AmeriCorps members for 2022-2023 through our Riverways program! Learn more about the CELE Center’s programs here.

AmeriCorps members will collectively oversee large-scale operations, including recruitment efforts, supporting student interns, creating lecture content, and planning and facilitating professional developments.

Riverways Education Partnerships

AmeriCorps members will begin their term on September 1st, 2022 and end their term by June 30, 2023 (upon successful completion of 1700 hours).

• The Equity in STEM Coordinator will support Riverways’ efforts to make the sciences inclusive of all peoples and ways of knowing and to increase access to relevant, dynamic education for populations underrepresented in the science professions, as well as coordinate and recruit for STEM Alternative Spring Break.

Application due: May 30th at 11:59 PM

Application: https://tinyurl.com/25nznf4n

Please contact riverways@uw.edu with any questions regarding this position.

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Staff Biologist – Bellingham, WA (Regular Full-Time)

As a Staff Biologist, you will be responsible for collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams working on public and private-sector projects across the Puget Sound region and throughout the greater Pacific Northwest. Typical project work involves fish passage, stream and river restoration, wetland identification and mitigation, transportation and utility improvements, and parks and trails development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze publicly available maps and databases of geology, LiDAR, soils, streams, fish use, passage barriers, wetlands, floodplains/frequently flooded areas and other documented sensitive and priority habitats and priority/listed species at the project site and in the project vicinity.
• In freshwater systems: conduct OHWM delineations, habitat surveys, fish passage surveys, and assist with geomorphic assessments.
• In marine systems: conduct OHWM delineations, high tide line assessments, habitat surveys, eelgrass delineations, and forage fish surveys.
• Assist in developing reports documenting instream and riparian habitat including stream geomorphology.
• Assist in developing plans and reports related to instream fish habitat and passage improvements, including: culvert or bridge replacements, bank or levee repair, utility crossings, channel and riparian habitat enhancement, floodplain connectivity improvements, and stormwater upgrades.
• Conduct wetland delineations and prepare delineation reports in accordance with USACE manuals.
• Use Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to document the location of critical features identified at field sites.
• Rate wetlands using the WA State Department of Ecology Wetland Rating Systems and prepare rating exhibits using GIS.
• Assist in preparation of critical areas reports, impacts assessments, and mitigation plans.
• Assist in preparing Floodplain Habitat Assessments and Biological Evaluations/ Assessments for Endangered Species Act consultation.
• Complete permit applications and supporting documentation (e.g., SEPA/NEPA, Shoreline, JARPA, HPA).

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Biology, Environmental Science, Watershed Science or equivalent.
• Ability to perform wide range of physical activities and field work.
• Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or degrees pertaining to fisheries science.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro software and GPS technology (GeoXH Trimble unit, TerraSync software, ArcPad software, or similar).
• Life history strategies, habitat requirements, and field identification of fish species found in Washington State, particularly resident marine and anadromous species.
• Ecology and dynamics of freshwater and marine systems.
• Knowledge and experience with Pacific Northwest native plants and wildlife.
• Knowledge and experience with soils and wetland science.
• Regulatory framework at the local, state, and federal levels.

Our Commitment to Belonging at GeoEngineers

When people feel they can bring their whole selves to work, that they have a voice and are supported and respected, it creates trust and a feeling of belonging— employees then flourish, grow their careers, and do the best work of their lives. They are more innovative and creative, more productive, and better able to serve our clients and communities. A culture of belonging allows our employees to thrive and our company to prosper. This is a journey. We are committed to doing the work, learning, and evolving as we go.
GeoEngineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles on our team. Whoever you are, just be you.

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WCC Individual Placement: WA Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Reserves Program: Puget SoundCorps Team

[looking to fill positions by the end of April 2022]

We are currently hiring for 2 full-time AmeriCorps/Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) positions based in Olympia, WA, starting June 13, 2022 and ending September 9, 2022.

Both positions are titled “Puget SoundCorps Team Members” who work with the WA Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Aquatic Reserves Program. See attached [link below] for the full position description and qualifications. While these positions are only 3-month WCC terms, there is the potential to return for an 11-month WCC term in the same position from October 2022 until September 2023.

For those interested in these positions, please visit https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/wcc/ to initiate an application. Select “IP-OLYMPIA/DNR AQUATIC RESERVES” as your work location preference. In addition, refer to the full position description [link below] for information about additional application materials (cover letter and resume) that need to be emailed directly to the Puget SoundCorps Team Lead, Erin Stehr.

Full position description

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Position: Stranding Network Coordinator & Data Specialist

Location: Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington, USA

The Whale Museum is seeking a person to fulfill the role of Stranding Network Coordinator & Data Specialist. This is a year-round, full-time salaried position with benefits.

Established in 1979 as the first U.S. museum dedicated to whales living in the wild, The Whale Museum’s mission is to promote stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. Our facility is located on San Juan Island, northwest of Seattle, Washington. This remote island is accessible only by ferry, boat or plane.

This position works closely with the Executive Director as the Stranding Network Coordinator & Data Specialist to manage several databases and to coordinate the efforts of the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network. This position’s primary responsibilities are: coordinating responses for live and dead stranded marine mammals, managing the necropsy program including maintenance of equipment and supplies, archiving tissue samples and shipping samples for testing, annual grant writing, and managing the lab space. The successful candidate will also be the primary vessel operator for our stranding boat, the R/V Buzzard. The main field season for the Stranding Network is between June and September, but responses can occur anytime throughout the year. This position also trains and supervises a volunteer network of approximately 60 people, mentors 2-3 seasonal interns, oversees grant management and routinely moves marine mammals or other items in excess of 50 pounds. During the off-season (Oct-May), a large portion of this job is computer-based, primarily data entry and analysis, database management, and writing. The successful candidate will be highly flexible as response work can occur any time, day or night.

This position manages the long-term scientific data that supports the research and provides the substance for education programs and exhibits. Current projects focus on: managing 40 years of marine mammal stranding data; analyzing 30+ years of historical passive acoustics monitoring data; conducting aerial flight surveys to develop a harbor seal pupping index; and assisting with the data entry of a 40+ year sightings database used to track Southern Resident killer whale’s movement patterns. Partnerships with other organizations and researchers are critical to our work. Current partnerships include, but are not limited to: NOAA-Northwest Region, SeaDoc Society, SMRU Consulting, and John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program.

Qualifications: a Master’s Degree or 3 years’ experience in a relevant field, excellent communication skills (oral and written), excellent attention to detail, excellent computer/technological skills (i.e., Microsoft Office particularly Access & Excel, ARC-GIS mapping), grant writing, experience with field work (specifically Stranding Network field response and necropsies), experience with conflict resolution & public communication, and project management experience. Boating experience with Washington State Boater Education Card is required. Must have a Basic Open Water scuba diving certification with at least 15 dives logged in the Salish Sea (to manage osteological preparations and assist partnering organizations with relevant projects). Acoustic data analysis experience is not required, but preferred. A varied skill set and flexibility are major assets.

The position will start June 1st with the opportunity for a brief training period with the outgoing employee.  Active review of submitted applications will begin immediately, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Electronic submissions are encouraged.  It is suggested that a PDF compiled with the requested information be submitted.  Send cover letter, resume and up to three references (either reference letter or contact information for each reference) to:

Jenny L. Atkinson, Executive Director
The Whale Museum
P.O. Box 945
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Email: jenny@whalemuseum.org
Website: www.whalemuseum.org

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Puget Sound Restoration Fund (PSRF) works to restore abundant marine resources and our connections to them through a diverse portfolio of in-the-water projects throughout Puget Sound. The main focus of our restoration is living marine habitat and species, using structure forming species (Olympia oysters, bull kelp) and habitat enhancing species (pinto abalone). Another focus of our restoration is maintaining and recovering clean water in shellfish growing areas and developing mitigation strategies for ocean acidification. We are dedicated to measurably improving conditions in Puget Sound through: improved water quality, increased abundance of native species, additional acres of restored habitat, enhanced ecological benefits, and re-forged connections with healthy marine resources. Long-term, we work to restore and maintain a healthy marine system that feeds and sustains us all. Our team of 15 staff works to advance our mission of designing, testing and spearheading in-water actions to restore Puget Sound’s marine habitats, species, and waters – for people and place.

PSRF seeks a Habitat Programs Technician to provide core capacity for our Olympia Oyster and Bull Kelp Habitat Restoration Programs. They will have a wide range of responsibilities, supporting the Olympia Oyster and Bull Kelp Habitat Recovery Programs team to advance habitat recovery programs goals. The Technician will work directly with our Habitat team staff to develop and implement restoration projects, monitoring campaigns and applied research in the laboratory and field. The Technician’s responsibilities include logistics support, materials sourcing and acquisition, minor fabrication, equipment/apparatus development and construction with a variety of materials, assistance with biological surveys and studies, including sample collection, preservation, and processing, data collection and archiving in both field and laboratory settings. Field work occurs in various locations across Puget Sound, and involves work on beaches, from small boats, and with SCUBA. As field activities are scheduled in accordance with the tides, the Technician is expected to periodically work odd hours, longer than 8-hr days and during inclement weather. Most field work is done in teams, but occasionally is done independently, safety permitting. PSRF is a team environment, and they will have support from the Habitat Team and other PSRF staff to ensure tasks are successfully accomplished.

This is a full-time, temporary position from approximately June 1 – Sept 30; pay is $22/hour. The Habitat Programs Technician will receive PSRF’s suite of competitive benefits. The location of the position is variable across a variety of field sites throughout Puget Sound. The person will be expected to be at the PSRF main office on Bainbridge Island (8001 Day Road West, Ste. B, Bainbridge Island, WA) a minimum of 2 days per week, with the option to work remotely for other non-fieldwork days.

Responsibilities

• Participate in SCUBA, snorkeling and paddleboard-based fieldwork
• Participate in intertidal fieldwork
• Assist with sample processing in a laboratory setting
• Organize, prep, clean, and maintain field gear and equipment
• Contribute to planning fieldwork logistics
• Assist with data entry and management

Minimum Requirements

• AAUS Certified Diver with cold-water diving experience
• Comfortable lifting and carrying 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces
• Must be at least 21 years old, have proof of full COVID-19 vaccination
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation to move throughout the greater Puget Sound region
• Ability to prepare written communications and perform data recording/entry

Recommended Qualifications

• 1 year professional experience in the natural sciences or related technical vocation (e.g., resource management, fisheries) OR a Bachelor’s Degree or working to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of science or technology
• 100 or more lifetime logged dives and 12 or more logged dives in the past year
• Familiarity with common Salish Sea intertidal and subtidal species ID
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, Google Drive
• Demonstrated experience with microscopy, general laboratory equipment and procedures

PSRF recognizes that people build skills through all sorts of experiences, and welcome applicants with a wide variety of backgrounds. We warmly welcome candidates from backgrounds that are underrepresented in marine science and restoration to apply. PSRF seeks to create an inclusive and equitable work environment at PSRF and in our work with partners, and are committed to supporting and retaining staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To apply

Please email a resume and cover letter to Jodie Toft (jodie@restorationfund.org) by April 20th, 2022.