What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCIENTIST III-ES2 position at McLaughlin Research Corporation?
Job Title
SCIENTIST III-ES2
Location
Newport, RI 02840 US (Primary)
Job Type / Status
Full-Time
Education
Master's Degree
Clearance Level Required
Secret
Job Description
MITIGATION REMOTE SUPPORT POSITION
This document outlines the duties and responsibilities of the Marine Resource Specialist support position with a specific focus on supporting the mitigation measures team lead for Navy at-sea compliance programs. The incumbent will assist with marine species impact analyses and advise on appropriate mitigation measures to help maintain the Navy's ability to train and test at-sea while balancing the Navy's environmental compliance responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will :
- Review text for environmental compliance documents in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Executive Order 12114, Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements. This includes serving as a technical reviewer of mitigation text for relevant chapters, appendices, technical reports, consultation documents, briefs, and Memos for the Record.
- Provide subject matter expertise on an as-needed basis regarding existing mitigation measures and the history of their development, potential mitigation measures under consideration, mitigation benefits, and the mitigation development process.
- Review mitigation language inputs and improvements within the Protective Measures Assessment Protocol software program, including working with U.S. Fleet Forces Command to ensure language is updated upon completion of new consultation documents.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The incumbent should :
Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience
A Master's degree in fields related to environmental science, marine science, or environmental policy / management is preferred.
Several years of work experience dealing directly with Department of Navy at-sea environmental compliance is highly desirable.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :
McLaughlin Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, and train for all positions without regard to age, race, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, pregnancy, minorities, genetic information, status as a person with a disability, amnesty or status as a protected veteran, and to base all such decisions upon the individual's qualifications and ability to perform the work assigned, consistent with contractual requirements and all federal, state and, local laws.
EEO is the Law :
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination
