NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries achieves its core marine conservation mission through the dedication of a highly-skilled, passionate and diverse workforce. The staff includes scientists, educators, administrative support specialists, web developers, digital content producers, economists, policy specialists and more. Most of our employees are based at sanctuary field-site offices, but some work from our headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. To find opportunities for long-term employment, check out USA Jobs for our current list of vacancies.
Announcement number: NOS OCNMS-25-12602943-DE (open to all U.S. Citizens or Nationals)
Open & closing dates: November 12, 2024 - November 22, 2024
Location: Port Angeles, Washington
Job family (Series): 0408 Ecology
As a Research Ecologist, you will perform the following duties: - Perform the full spectrum of research activities, including development of short and long-term plans, analysis of proposed research, preparation of cost and resources, oversight and control of efforts to support research projects, procurement, development and testing of research studies, implementation planning, and publication in peer-reviewed scientific literature and/or briefing of research results. - Utilize comprehensive knowledge of conservation biology, marine ecology, natural resources, and environmental sciences to synthesize complex scientific information into a variety of scientific publications and public outreach materials (e.g., Condition Reports, educational materials, input for websites). - Build partnerships with external organizations to further a sanctuary site's science needs and priorities, including obtaining research funding and grants and organizing technical meetings. Coordinate with other sanctuaries to expand research efforts, and efficiently utilize and share resources within Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS). - Provide expert advice and recommendations to novel, complex, and controversial issues. Represent ONMS at national and international meetings, conferences, resource management boards, research advisory panels, etc.
Announcement number: NOS OCNMS-25-12602944-ST (open to status candidates)
Open & closing dates: November 12, 2024 - November 22, 2024
Location: Port Angeles, Washington
Job family (Series): 0408 Ecology
As a Research Ecologist, you will perform the following duties:- - Perform the full spectrum of research activities, including development of short and long-term plans, analysis of proposed research, preparation of cost and resources, oversight and control of efforts to support research projects, procurement, development and testing of research studies, implementation planning, and publication in peer-reviewed scientific literature and/or briefing of research results. - Utilize comprehensive knowledge of conservation biology, marine ecology, natural resources, and environmental sciences to synthesize complex scientific information into a variety of scientific publications and public outreach materials (e.g., Condition Reports, educational materials, input for websites). - Build partnerships with external organizations to further a sanctuary site's science needs and priorities, including obtaining research funding and grants and organizing technical meetings. Coordinate with other sanctuaries to expand research efforts, and efficiently utilize and share resources within Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS). - Provide expert advice and recommendations to novel, complex, and controversial issues. Represent ONMS at national and international meetings, conferences, resource management boards, research advisory panels, etc.
