Biologist – Marine Mammal Specialist

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Marine Mammal Specialist; experience with MMA & ESA - 

Biologist – Marine Mammal Specialist:  Ecology and Environment, Inc. is a fully integrated environmental consulting firm whose underlying philosophy is its worldwide commitment to supporting sustainable development through responsible environmental stewardship.  We are seeking a Marine Mammal Specialist for one of our offices in Seattle, WA, Virginia Beach, VA or Arlington, VA. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring permitting compliance under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, specifically in securing Letters of Authorizations and/or Incidental Harassment Authorizations
• Conducting field work and research on the biology, habitats, behavior, and status of marine mammal species and populations
• Authoring peer-reviewed scientific papers based on field work and research
• Assessing anthropogenic impacts on marine mammal populations including acoustic effects, vessel interactions, harassment, and cumulative impacts
• Interacting with regulatory, consulting, and industry organizations on marine mammal issues

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology, Marine Biology, Marine Science or related field
• 10+ years of experience in marine research, impact assessment and/or resource management
• Experience working in the field with marine mammal species and habitats
• Experience working on issues related to the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act
• Ability to author marine mammal reports and provide expert witness as needed
• Ability to communicate with commercial and recreational fishermen and other stakeholders that may affect or have interests in marine mammal conservation
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel