Senior Wildlife & Marine Policy Manager

National-Oceanic-; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) West Coast Region seeks a qualified professional for policy development, program management, and oversight of fisheries programs. The role involves leading initiatives related to protected species and fishery management, and may include supervisory responsibilities to guide staff and priorities.

The vacancy is open in multiple coastal locations across the West Coast, including Seattle, WA; Lacey, WA; Portland, OR; Long Beach, CA; Sacramento, CA;

Qualifications

• Basic education requirements for 0480 series: Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines or combination of education and experience.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service; may include volunteer work and non-federal experience.
• For ZP-5/GS-14 level, one full year of specialized experience including developing and implementing policy and managing programs, and supervising personnel.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing policy and management approaches for protected marine species or fishery programs.
• Oversight of a program or personnel, including assigning work and setting priorities.
• Contributing to program or project goals, policies and procedures, and coordinating with various stakeholders.

Skills

Policy development

Program management

Supervisory experience

Education

Biological sciences degree

Education and experience combination

Four years relevant experience

Job description

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) West Coast Region seeks a qualified professional for policy development, program management, and oversight of fisheries programs. The role involves leading initiatives related to protected species and fishery management, and may include supervisory responsibilities to guide staff and priorities.

The vacancy is open in multiple coastal locations across the West Coast, including Seattle, WA; Lacey, WA; Portland, OR; Long Beach, CA; Sacramento, CA;