Senior Wildlife Biologist
based in Ocean Conservancy's Washington, DC office
The ideal candidate will have a background that includes at least a Master's
degree, field experience in the marine environment (preferably with marine
wildlife of some kind), and policy and/or agency management experience.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Responsible for oversight and analysis of US laws, regulations, and
policies pertaining to marine wildlife. Represents OC in a variety of
forums, such as government advisory committees and task forces, and
endangered species recovery teams.
In collaboration with International Coastal Cleanup initiative, works to
develop and support a robust Marine Debris Program that highlights and
reduces harm to marine wildlife and the environment.
Synthesizes scientific information and analyzes impacts on marine
wildlife and the environment of past and proposed development
activities, especially in relation to outer continental shelf oil and gas
activity in the Arctic, the Gulf, and elsewhere.
In collaboration with government affairs staff, educates national policy
makers and regulators about the importance of and requirements for
conservation of marine wildlife.
Works closely with other OC staff, including in the communications and
development departments, to ensure that marine wildlife issues are
communicated effectively and factually to a variety of audiences.
For further information please contact:
Stanley Senner
Director, Conservation Science
106 E. 6th Street, Suite 400
Austin, TX 78701
O: 512.524.7432
F: 512.542.3332
E-mail: ssenner@oceanconservancy.org
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