*Vacancy Announcements for 5 Fishery Biologists and 1 Pesticides Toxicologist * *AGENCY & LOCATION*: National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Protected Resources, Endangered Species Division, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA *JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBERS: *NMFS-PR-2008-0025, NMFS-PR-2008-0027 (Fishery Biologists); NMFS-PR-2008-0023 (Pesticides Toxicologist) *SALARY** RANGE**:* 58,206.00 - 90,698.00 (4 Fishery Biologists); 58,206.00 - 127,442.00 (1 Fishery Biologist); 82,961.00 - 127,442.00 (Pesticides Toxicologist) USD per year *SERIES & GRADE:* ZP-0482-3 (4 Fishery Biologists); ZP-0482-3/4 (1 Fishery Biologist); ZP-0401-4/4 (Pesticides Toxicologist) *OPEN PERIOD:* Wednesday, September 10, 2008 to Tuesday, September 30, 2008 (4 Fishery Biologists under announcement NMFS-PR-2008-0025 ); Friday, September 12, 2008 to Thursday, October 09, 2008 (1 Fishery Biologist under announcement NMFS-PR-2008-0027); Friday, September 12, 2008 to Thursday, September 25, 2008 (Pesticides Toxicologist) *Fishery Biologist **NMFS-PR-2008-0027* At band 3 level the incumbent implements Section 7 of the Endangered Species (ESA), in accordance with statutory requirements and agency policies and procedure, in coordination with the General Counsel for Fisheries, NMFS Regions and Centers, and other elements as appropriate; reviews, processes and provides guidance to Division staff, regional offices and other agencies on ESA Section 7 consultation requirements and processes; and prepares comprehensive and concise briefing materials and background materials for NMFS, NOAA, and DOC officials on applicable ESA program activities. At band 4 level the incumbent serves as program authority and expert technical advisor to the Division Chief, Office Director and Assistant Administrator for Fisheries on the national implementation of the ESA; analyzes complex Federal activities such as the use of seismic survey equipment and other acoustic impacts to threatened and endangered species. The incumbent should have several years prior experience conducting interagency consultation. ESA Section 7 activities will be conducted in coordination with the General Counsel for Fisheries, NMFS Regions and Centers, and other elements as appropriate. The incumbent will also provide guidance to other agencies on ESA section 7 consultation requirements and processes and prepares briefing materials and background materials for NMFS,NOAA, and DOC officials on applicable ESA program activities. *Fishery Biologists **NMFS-PR-2008-0025* These positions are in the Office of Protected Resources, Endangered Species Division, at Silver Spring, MD. The incumbents will implement section 7 (interagency consultations) of the Endangered Species (ESA), in accordance with statutory requirements and agency policies and procedures. The incumbents will analyze Federal activities to determine their effects to threatened and endangered species under NMFS jurisdiction. These activities may include U.S. Navy training activities, scientific research cruises, and the issuance of scientific research permits. They will undertake this activity in coordination with the General Counsel for Fisheries, NMFS Regions and Centers, and other elements as appropriate. The incumbents will also provide guidance to other agencies on ESA Section 7 consultation requirements and processes; and prepares briefing materials and background materials for NMFS, NOAA, and DOC officials on applicable ESA program activities. Payment of relocation expenses is authorized. Applications will be accepted only from United States citizens. To see the entire vacancy announcement and further details, go to:http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/?WT.svl=navsearch *Pesticides Toxicologist NMFS-PR-2008-0023* This position is in the Office of Protected Resources, Endangered Species Division, at Silver Spring, MD. The incumbent provides expert level toxicological expertise to evaluate the effects of pesticides and other pollutants on NOAA trust resources, with a special emphasis on species listed pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The incumbent will work on interagency consultations to evaluate the effects of pollutants on aquatic organisms and will work closely with other Federal, State and local agencies. The incumbent will conduct technical reviews of environmentally complex issues including review and assessment of the toxicological impacts of contaminants on listed resources. The incumbent will have a working knowledge of the interface between the ESA, and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Clean Water Act. Payment of relocation expenses is NOT authorized. Applications will be accepted only from United States citizens. To see the entire vacancy announcement and further details, go to:http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/?WT.svl=navsearch