Walrus Program Supervisor Position Available
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Marine Mammals Management Program
Anchorage, Alaska
Position open May 12 - June 12, 2008
For further information, please search for job reference number
R7-08-189531-RN at:
http://www.usajobs.gov
Or contact:
Rosa Meehan
Division Chief, Marine Mammals Management
Email: rosa_meehan [at] fws.gov
The Marine Mammals Management Program of the US Fish and Wildlife
Service (FWS) is seeking a highly motivated and conservation-oriented
individual to lead the Walrus Program. The office is responsible for the
conservation and management of Pacific walrus, polar bears, and sea
otters and the goal is to maintain these marine mammal populations as
healthy, functioning component of the marine ecosystem. The program
takes an ecosystem approach to management, carried out through the
cooperative efforts of many partners. Management and research efforts
are coordinated at the local, state and international level. Current
challenges focus on understanding the effects of climate change, notably
the extreme retreat of sea ice, on walrus and developing appropriate
management strategies. Additional information about the program is at:
http://alaska.fws.gov/fisheries/mmm/index.htm
The ideal candidate will have a background in population biology and
arctic marine ecology, an ability to work with people, and skills needed
to provide leadership to highly motivated and independent professionals.
Minimum requirements include at least one year of specialized experience
and an advanced degree in biological sciences. For additional
information, see the job reference number R7-08-189531-RN at:
http://www.usajobs.gov
The full time position is located in Anchorage, Alaska. Some travel is
required, including international travel as well as travel to meetings
and for fieldwork within the state.
Applications must be submitted through USA Jobs. To apply for this
position, please go to:
http://www.usajobs.gov
and search for job title "Supervisory Wildlife Biologist" or reference
number R7-08-189531-RN.
For further information about the FWS, please go to: http://www.fws.gov/