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TechGlobal, Inc.
Marine Permits Analyst - Directed Take Program
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A Taxonomist studies organisms, including plants, animals and micro-organisms, and classifies them in to groups. Conducts field research to collect specimens and lab research to analyze and document specimens or samples. May identify and name previously unknown species. May assist with forensics investigations.
$78,879 / year median in Maryland
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Company Overview TechGlobal, Inc. is a dynamic subsidiary of FedGeek, specializing in delivering top-tier Professional Services and IT Solutions to government agencies across all levels. We are committed to fostering innovation and excellence in our offerings, empowering our clients with cutting-edge technology and expert support. Position summary Support NOAA's Directed Take Program in processing scientific research, enhancement, and photography permit applications under the MMPA and ESA, including environmental analyses, public/stakeholder communication, system migration, and records management. Key responsibilities
- Review permit and authorization applications; coordinate with applicants; conduct analyses; respond to public comments; and draft required documents.
- Support NEPA analyses and ESA consultations associated with permit issuance.
- Evaluate scientific literature and agency information concerning impacts, mitigation, and monitoring for marine-mammal activities.
- Communicate program policies, requirements, and issues to applicants, the public, Federal agencies, NOAA programs, and leadership.
- Assist migration to a new permit application/management system through bug testing, user acceptance testing, QA/QC, and manual data entry.
- Support hardcopy and electronic records cleanup, FOIA requests, and organized records management. Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in marine biology, wildlife biology, environmental science, natural-resource management, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of directly relevant professional experience meeting Scientific Services Level 2.
- Experience with protected-species permits, regulatory review, environmental compliance, or comparable scientific authorization processes.
- Strong analytical writing, customer communication, document-quality review, and workload-tracking skills.
- Ability to support database testing, precise data entry, records management, and FOIA-related activities. Preferred qualifications
- Direct experience with MMPA Section 104 and ESA Section 10(a)(1)(A) permits.
- NOAA APPS or another permitting/case-management platform.
- NEPA documentation, ESA consultation, UAT, or Federal records-management experience. Employment conditions
- Full-time unless otherwise specified; baseline schedule assumes a standard 40-hour workweek. Overtime is not anticipated and requires advance written Government authorization.
- Offsite and hybrid work are subject to COR/Government approval.
NOAA/NMFS/OPR, 1315
East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD, when requested.- Limited CONUS travel may be required. Candidate must maintain U.S. work authorization, pass required background/security processing, obtain a DOC badge as applicable, and complete mandatory NOAA training.
- Final compensation will depend on directly relevant experience, education, specialized expertise, location, benefits, work schedule, and contract constraints.