NMFS is dedicated to stewardship of our nation's living marine resources, and the habitat on which they depend, through scientific research, management and enforcement. NMFS provides effective stewardship of these resources to benefit the nation, through domestic and international programs supporting coastal communities that depend upon them, while providing safe and healthy seafood to consumers and recreational opportunities for the public.
This position will be located in the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), Operations, Management, and Information Division (OMI) located in Woods Hole, MA.
This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). This system replaced the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZP-3 is equivalent to the GS-11/12, and the ZP-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14.
Salary range for ZP-3: $62,758 - $97,787 ZP-4: $89,449 - $137,410
This position is also being advertised as a Natural Resource Management Specialist, ZP-0401-3/4 under announcement number NMFS-NEFSC-2012-0064 (open to the public). You must apply separately under each announcement to be considered for each announcement.
Payment of relocation expenses is NOT authorized.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Additional vacancies may be filled under this announcement.