Research Physical Scientist/Research Marine Biologist
Duties
As a Research Marine Biologist/Research Physical Scientist, you will perform the following duties:
- Serve as Principal Investigator to manage and conduct significant coastal ecosystem research, apply current state-of-science, and utilize advanced technologies related to climate- and human activity-related impacts to Alaska coastal ecosystems, marine resource management and community resilience.
- Lead portfolio of research projects consistent with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) mission priorities and of importance to inform coastal management decision-making. Serve as scientific expert for biological and ecological science research for projects. Develop and participate in collaborative research partnerships. Maintain awareness of scientific advances and regulatory changes.
- Perform project management of research studies, including planning, prioritizing and tracking project tasks; reviewing projects for compliance with established practices; tracking project progress; and, identifying new program requirements to meet mission objectives and goals.
- Communicate research results to scientific and management audiences in writing and verbally through publications, formal briefings, news releases, web articles, conferences, and participation on committees.
NOTE: These duties are described at the full performance level of ZP-4; the ZP-3 is developmental leading to such performance.