Policy & Analytical Support Analyst

NOAA WCR Sustainable Fisheries Division

Sacramento, CA

Are you passionate about protecting our marine ecosystems? Join @Orchard in supporting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in its mission to manage and conserve West Coast fisheries.

This is a unique opportunity for a detail-oriented and communicative professional to work at the intersection of science, policy, and public service. You will be a key player on a collaborative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to the sustainability of groundfish, halibut, and other pelagic species. Your work will directly support fishermen, scientists, and policymakers, ensuring that our fisheries are managed responsibly for generations to come.

Responsibilities

·       Support development of rulemaking packages required for proposed
management actions related to fisheries in conformance with the requirements of the Magnuson‐Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), the Tuna Conventions Act, and other applicable laws. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, drafting proposed Federal Register notices, proposed and final rules, and NEPA analyses.

·       Work with staff of the HMS Branch on assignments related to fisheries
management and policy, such as in the preparation of briefing papers and/or policy documents and reports for the Pacific Fishery Management Council and the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program (AIDCP)/Inter‐American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) meetings as required under TCA.

·       Maintain and prepare correspondence to the IATTC secretariat and regional stakeholders. Coordinate and oversee U.S. data submissions related to IATTC requirements and any associated tasks as required under TCA.

·       Participate (as a non‐voting member) on committees and in meetings related to the performance and duties explained in this Performance Work Statement. Provide the HMS Branch Chief with an overall review of committee goals, duties, and progress, and meeting results.

Required qualifications and experience

·       Experience in policy and analysis related to fisheries or other renewable natural resources.

·       Ability to articulate, both in the written word and orally, biological and policy information to nontechnical audiences.

·       Ability to work closely with people from diverse scientific and technical backgrounds.

·       Ability to work independently and be solution‐oriented and a self‐starter.

·       Experience in preparing regulations is preferable.

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