Program Operations 1 (Foreign Affairs)

Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking a candidate to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of International Affairs, Trade and Commerce (OIATC) in Silver Spring, MD. OAI conducts research, offers policy advice, and provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species.

Background:

The OIATC engages other countries bilaterally and through various multilateral international fisheries organizations to promote sustainable management of global fisheries resources in a manner consistent with U.S. domestic fisheries policy and competitiveness for U.S. fishermen and seafood producers. The OIATC has a broad mission in the areas of policy, regulation, seafood safety, and trade. Many OIATC priorities relate to combating IUU fishing, which significantly undermines U.S. and global efforts to sustainably manage fisheries and conserve marine resources. The OIATC requires support to assist the office in implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) Import Rule and the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP).

Duties:

• Assist in the development of compliance materials, and in the organization and execution of workshops, webinars, and teleconferences designed and intended to inform and support members of the affected public, including both international partners and domestic stakeholders, in their efforts to comply with the MMPA and SIMP.
• Provide advice and counsel to Office leadership and personnel on all aspects of efforts to support implementation of and compliance with, the MMPA Import Rule and the SIMP.
• Provide support to projects related to these programs as well as to the Moratorium Protection Act identification and certification process, the International Trade Data System, and other programs administered by OIATC.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Silver Spring MD.

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary: $90,000 to $96,000/yr.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Experience – 5+ years’ experience in policy or resource management related to protected species and fishery management
• Education – advanced degree (Masters or higher)
• Knowledge of bycatch issues, global fisheries, and understanding fishery and market interconnections
• Knowledge and experience with Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Rule and the Seafood Import Monitoring Program

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Only qualified applicants that meet minimum experience or background requirements stated above need apply. When applying for this position you will be asked to upload your resume at the end of this online application.

Applicants should submit a resume that includes the following:

• Cover letter that briefly describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.
• Work history for past 10 years or since last full-time education.
• Education.
• Previous experience or training with similar requirements.
• Three professional references.
• Include your name in the document file name.
• Upload your resume in readable, not scanned, PDF or Word format (PDF is preferred).

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