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Summary About the Position: This position is located at Fort Shafter, Hawaii and serves as an Interdisciplinary (Biologist, Oceanographer, Wildlife Biologist, Physical Scientist, Ecologist, Environmental Engineer) in the U.S. Army Engineer District Honolulu, Regulatory Office. Hawaii is a beautiful state, but may be considered to have a high cost of living. The median house price is $700K. The rental market is high as well. Hawaii has many outdoor activities all year round including surfing, paddling, diving, fishing, and hiking. It is highly recommended that research be done about the cost of living in Hawaii prior to applying. For more information about Hawaii and the Island of Oahu, visit http://www.hvcb.org and http://www.gohawaii.com - 10.99% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is currently authorized. - Defense National Relocation Program (DNRP) is NOT authorized. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Utilize a professional knowledge of natural, physical, and social sciences theories, practices, and methodologies, as they relate to the natural and human environment. Evaluate permit application, compliance, and enforcement cases within the regulatory authority of the Clean Water Act, the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, and the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act. Assist in the development of general permits. Assist in the development of procedures to implement directives from higher authority. Serve as a District representative on groups and task forces related to special regulatory initiatives directed toward effective, efficient, and consistent application of the regulatory program. Represent the Corps as an expert witness in court cases on permit decisions and/or enforcement actions in which you are involved. Travel Required Occasional travel - Temporary duty (TDY) travel may be required approximately 20% of the time. Closes  05/31/2018 .  Apply early because employers may close the job listing any time. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Summary This position is located in the National Marine Fisheries Services, Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO) with one vacancy in Honolulu, Hawaii. This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). This system replaced the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZP-2 is equivalent to the GS-07/09 grade levels, however is only being advertised equivalent to the GS-09 grade level. Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for Honolulu, Hawaii is 10.99% and is not federally taxed. The COLA is not reflected in the locality salary shown in this vacancy announcement. COLAs are exempt from Federal income taxes; post differentials are not. This position is also announced under vacancy number NMFS-PIR-2018-0025, which is open to status candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. * A one year probationary period may be required. * Payment of relocation expenses  is not  authorized. * This position  is not  in the bargaining unit NOTE: This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Biologist, ZP-0401-2 positions throughout NOAA.  The position must be alike (e.g.: within the same geographic locations, same grade/band and requires the same qualifications and specialized experience as indicated in this vacancy announcement). Learn more about this agency Responsibilities As a Biologist, you will perform the following duties: Serve as a member of the NOAA observer program as a debriefer to provide direct support in debriefing, validating data, and guiding and training observers to document interactions with protected species, identify and enumerate fish catches, bycatch, and to ensure proper handling and shipment of biological samples. Knowledge of the theories, principles, and methods of data collection and research on living organisms including sea turtles, sea birds, fish, and marine mammals and the ability to instruct others in how to handle these organisms. Formulate, implement, and monitor commercial fishing vessel activities and administer the observer placement program, manage and maintains effective data collection, statistical sampling plans and reporting procedures for the fisheries observers working on the vessels. Travel Required Occasional travel - 10% of domestic travel may be required. Closes 05/25/2018 Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com