Program Management Support Services

NOTE:  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 a candidate to provide program management support to the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources (OPR) 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.  

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A cover letter that describes how your skills, experience and education meet the required qualifications of the position must be included with your resume when submitting the application and is mandatory.

DUTIES:

• Assisting in the preparation of technical guidance documents and reports related to the conservation and recovery of ESA-listed species as part of fire management and restoration under a Framework Agreement among the Forest Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and the Fish and Wildlife Service
• Assisting in the development of funding estimates based on estimated staff workload and planning for future workload and funding
• Assisting in tracking budget, spending, workload, and tasks under the Framework Agreement
• Assisting in the planning and facilitating of Framework Agreement coordination meetings 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree and  two years of related work experience  
• Knowledge and training in environmental regulations, particularly Federal regulations like the Endangered Species Act
• Project management, including the practice, methods, and techniques to plan and monitor projects in order to administer a program
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Budget management and reporting 
• Planning and facilitating meetings

Start Date: As soon as Possible upon completion of a background check  

Location: Remote 

Salary and Benefits: This is a part time position (20hrs/week) with benefits. Salary: $28 to $30/hr.  

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please APPLY THROUGH OUR ADP WEB PORTAL, AT THE LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE

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.

To be considered applicants must submit s 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).   

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire, and successfully complete a federal government background check.  Ocean Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.

OAI is a government contractor and is required by law to invite applicants to self-identify their race, gender, national origin, disability status and veteran status. OAI is required to use the information it collects as part of its future affirmative action efforts in hiring. The information is collected anonymously by computer and is not connected to your application. You will see a place to check certain boxes in OAI's online application. Even though the information is anonymous, self-identification is voluntary. You can always check the box that says you decline to self-identify.

Note:  If you are not selected, your materials may be retained for present or future opportunities. We may use your resume in bidding on a project and if we are awarded the work, we will contact you before seeking further applicants. If you do not wish us to retain or use your resume to seek work for you, please let us know in the "Notes" section on the second page of the online application.