Ocean Associates, Inc

Ocean and Fisheries Consultants    

 

 

OAI provides professional consulting services to government organizations, the private sector, academia, and UN agencies. OAI experts have carried out ocean and fisheries projects throughout the world. Our experts couple diverse work experiences as scientists and senior managers with exceptional educational backgrounds and contacts throughout the United States and world-wide.

Teams of OAI Associates and affiliates can be fielded quickly, anywhere, to do analyses, plans, evaluations, and technical reports on -
      • Commercial and Recreational fisheries
      • Fisheries and wildlife conservation
      • Aquaculture - freshwater and marine
      • Issues in aquatic ecosystems
      • Ocean issues, remote sensing, and oceanography
      • Marine fisheries research and management
      • Fisheries in developing nations - research, development, and management
      • Climate change impacts on freshwater and marine systems and fisheries
      • Planning and evaluation of Environmental Remediation
      • Research vessels and facilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment Opportunites - OAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
To apply for any of our current job openings:
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Hiring Now:

SCIENTIST I: PD Observer Program
Ocean Associates, Inc is seeking a Scientist I to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Fisheries Monitoring and Analysis Division.  OAI conducts research, offers policy advice, and provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species. For more information: SCIENTIST I: PD Observer Program

Scientist III: SFD Permits Coordinator - TO 3251
Ocean Associates, Inc. is seeking a qualified person to fill a Scientist III position, with education and experience in federal policies and regulations in the fisheries arena to support the NOAA Sustainable Fisheries Division (SFD) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Regional Office in Long Beach, California.  OAI conducts research, offers policy advice, and provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species. For more information: Scientist III: SFD Permits Coordinator - TO 3251

U.S. All Islands Coral Reef Committee Secretariat Executive Director
Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking an Executive Director with education and experience in coral reef policy and ecology to support the United States All Islands Coral Reef Committee (AIC) Secretariat office in Honolulu, Hawaii. OAI conducts research, offers policy advice, and provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries, protected species, and habitats. For more information: Secretariat Executive Director

Biological Technician II
Seeking a Biological Technician II to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) , Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Auke Bay Laboratories, in Juneau, AK. We are under contract to provide scientific and technical support services to the Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Auke Bay Laboratories, Ted Stevens Marine Research located at 17109 Point Lena Loop Road in Juneau, AK. For more information: Biological Technician II

START ASAP! Share Point Web Developer TO3090
Ocean Associates, Inc. has an immediate need for a Share Point Web Developer to support the Southwest Fisheries Science Center in San Diego, CA. The applicant will assist in the implementation of an agency Intranet redesign project to create a small scale SharePoint 2010 Intranet solution with basic features that serve 350 in-house staff. For more information: Web Developer TO3090

SCIENTIST III, TO 3279, HMS Surveys and Biological Studies
Ocean Associates, Inc. is seeking a qualified person to fill a Scientist III position, with education and experience in surveys, sampling and biological studies of tunas, billfish and pelagic sharks to support the NOAA Fisheries Resources Division of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Fisheries Science Center in La Jolla, California.  OAI conducts research, offers policy advice, and provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species.  For more information:SCIENTIST III, TO 3279, HMS Surveys and Biological Studies

SCIENTIST III, TO 3279, HMS Stock Assessment
Ocean Associates, Inc. is seeking a qualified person to fill a Scientist III position, with education and experience in stock assessment of tunas, billfish and pelagic sharks to support the NOAA Fisheries Resources Division of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Fisheries Science Center in La Jolla, California.  OAI conducts research, offers policy advice, and provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species.  A start time ASAP for these positions is desired. For more information:SCIENTIST III, TO 3279, HMS Stock Assessment

International Policy & Analysis – NMFS/International Affairs
We are seeking applicants who are experts in international policy with an emphasis in fisheries management. Qualified applicants will be kept on file and referenced first when anticipated openings arise. Please include your present commuting area, and whether you are willing to relocate if responding to this position. For more information: International Policy & Analysis

Communication Specialist all areas
Seeking a Communication Specialist. Locations, salary and length of employment will vary due to the contract being filled. For more information: Communication Specialist

SCIENTIST III, TO 3196, Assist in Preparation of Rule Making Documents
Seeking a qualified person to fill a Scientist III position, with education and ex-
perience in policy and analysis related to fisheries or other renewable natural resources to support the NOAA Sustainable Fisheries Division (SFD) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Regional Office in Long Beach, California.
For more information: Scientist III TO3196

Administrative Support WAD-12-02945  
Seeking a qualified person to fill an Administrative Support  position, with experience in office support and record keeping to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Regional Office in Long Beach, California. For more information: Administrative Support WAD-12-02945 

Information System Specialist III
Seeking an Information System Specialist III to support the NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s National Marine Mammal Laboratory.  The Specialist will be a member of a large project team. For more infomation: Information System Specialist III

Natural Resource Specialist I, Provide Permit and Data Services TO 3201
seeking a Natural Resource Specialist I with education and experience in fisheries Permit and Data Services to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Region Protected Resources Division in Long Beach, California. For more information: Natural Resource Specialist I

Earth Science Professionals: All levels $14-$59/hour with Excellent Benefits
Ocean Associates, Inc. provides administrative, scientific, and technical personnel to support federal and international agencies working on ocean, coastal, and freshwater natural resources, whether biological or non--biological. This advertisement is for non-biological employees at all levels. We frequently must fill positions quickly when an existing staff member departs or when we win a competitive contract to provide services.

Resumes of respondents will be evaluated and filed for review by our project managers. We will contact you when an opportunity matching your background arises.

Most worksites are at federal facilities on coasts such as regional scientific centers or offices that develop and promulgate regulations and monitor their performance.

Our employees may acquire, analyze, and manage data and publish the results; organize and conduct workshops and other meetings; facilitate decision making in a complex environment with diverse stakeholders; propose and monitor regulations; advise industry and environmental groups; and otherwise support federal natural resource agencies.

Topics may include sediment transport, habitats for living organisms, climate change impacts, pollution, satellite and buoy data systems, research planning and evaluation, water chemistry, groundwater supply and condition, and other areas of physical science and technology.

Applicants for non-clerical positions must have education or experience in physical earth sciences such as oceanography, geology, geography, and environmental chemistry. Knowledge of GIS, laboratory and office analytical software and techniques and equipment, experience and ability to go to sea, and strong writing and presentation skills are important.

Clerical positions include receptionist, bookkeeping, arranging and accounting for travel of staff, office timekeeping, and similar duties. Experience is required and education or training is a plus.

Work may be part-time or full-time, short-term of a few months or long-term, such as five years. A benefit package is immediately available for full-time employees on a three month or longer assignment. Our benefits are in the top tier, comparable to those of federal employees.

If you wish to be considered for positions such as this, please email your resume in response. Be sure it contains:

Please include your salary requirements, your present commuting area, and whether you are willing to relocate. We suggest you add this information, or anything else you wish us to know, to the top of your resume or a preceding page so that everything is in one document.
Email to Jobs@oceanassoc.com  Subject: Earth Science Resume

 

Recently Filled:

Geodatabase Specialist
Ocean Associates Inc. is seeking a candidate who will provide professional GIS support to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) in Honolulu, HI to support marine aquaculture siting and suitability assessments in American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).

C003 Administrative Assistant
Ocean Associates Inc. is seeking a candidate who will provide professional administrative support to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Senior Analyst: Records Management
Seeking a systems analyst to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources in Silver Spring, MD. We are under contract to provide support services to the NMFS Office of Protected Resources. A start time for this position will be January 2013. This position will be responsible to support the NMFS Office of Protected Resources (OPR) in coordinating the management and maintenance of agency and administrative records.

SCIENTIST: ESA/MMPA Scientific Research/Permit/Authorization Assistance
Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking two scientists to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources Permits and Conservation Division in Silver Spring, MD.  OAI conducts research, offers policy advice, and provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species.  We are under contract to provide support services to the NMFS Office of Protected Resources.  A start time ASAP for these positions is desired. For more information:SCIENTIST: ESA/MMPA Scientific Research/Permit/Authorization Assistance

Senior Analyst: Strategic Planning
Seeking a systems analyst to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources in Silver Spring, MD. We are under contract to provide support services to the NMFS Office of Protected Resources.  A start time ASAP for this position is desired. 

This position will be responsible to support the NMFS Office of Protected Resources (OPR) to but not limited to collecting  and analyzing  data and information to recommend annual OPR financial resource allocations and  assist OPR staff to determine, monitor, evaluate and report on  OPR performance of science and management activities.  Fluency in marine/coastal ecology and natural resources, an understanding for the statutory underpinnings and mission of the NMFS Protected Resources Program   as well a competency in strategic planning, performance measurement/evaluation and the federal budget process are required for this position. 

IT Applications Developer TO5038
Seeking a candidate who will provide professional support to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO) in Honolulu, Hawaii, related to application and database development. Primary duties will be to analyze programmatic data requirements and develop applications and databases in support of PIRO's mission.

Natural Resource Specialist II TO3264 ESA section 7 Consultation Assistance
We are seeking a Natural Resource Specialist II to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Region Habitat Conservation Division in Santa Rosa, California. 

Scientist III - Ecology and Fisheries Position TO3171
Seeking a Scientist III with education and experience in habitat ecology and fisheries to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Region, Santa Rosa Area Office in Santa Rosa, California. For more infomation: Scientist III

Natural Resource Specialist II TO3148
Seeking a Natural Resource Specialist II to provide technical support to the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Region Protected Resources Division Office in Santa Rosa, California with tasks associated with the development of recovery plan for green sturgeon.

International Policy & Analysis – NMFS/International Affairs – Silver Spring, MD
We are seeking an expert in international policy with an emphasis in fisheries management as a plus. The work location is Silver Spring, MD, at the NOAA facilities to support the Office of International Affairs within the NOAA/NMFS. The period of performance will be 12 months beginning early September 2012. There is a strong likelihood for continuation beyond the first year.

Administrative Support G554admin
Seeking a candidate who will provide professional administrative support to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in Honolulu, Hawaii.  

SCIENTIST III, TO 3212 Permit and Data Services Position
Seeking a qualified person to fill a Scientist III position, with education and experience in data management to support the NOAA Sustainable Fisheries Division (SFD) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Regional Office in Long Beach, California.

Administrative Support G575admin
Seeking a candidate who will provide professional administrative support to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in Honolulu, Hawaii.  

Information Systems Specialist III TO3222
Seeking an Information Systems Specialist III to provide technical support to the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Fisheries Science Center located in La Jolla, California with tasks associated with data management of Highly Migratory Species fishery data.

Scientist IV, TO 3152 Fisheries Monitoring Position
Seeking a qualified person to fill a Scientist IV position, with education and experience in data management to support the NOAA Highly Migratory Species (HMS) fisheries monitoring group of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Fisheries Science Center in San Diego, California.

Scientist I – PD Observer Program
Seeking a Scientist I to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Fisheries Monitoring and Analysis Division.

Administrative Assistant
Seeking a candidate who will provide professional administrative support to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Natural Resource Specialist II
Seeking a Natural Resource Specialist II to provide technical support to the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Region Protected Resources Division Office in Santa Rosa, California with tasks associated with the development of recovery plans for steelhead, Chinook salmon and coho salmon.

Web Developer TO 3090
Ocean Associates, Inc. has an immediate need for a Web Developer to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Southwest Fisheries Science Center in La Jolla, CA. The Web Developer will assist in the implementation of an Intranet redesign project and will be involved in the systems analysis, design, implementation and deployment phases of the project.  The Web Developer will work under the guidance of a Project Manager and alongside with other development team members.

Geodatabase Specialist
Ocean Associates Inc. is seeking a candidate who will provide professional GIS support to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) to support marine aquaculture siting and suitability assessments in the main Hawaiian Islands.

Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning (CMSP) Specialist
Ocean Associates Inc. is seeking a candidate who will provide professional support to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO) related to implementation of a Coastal and Marine Spacial Plan (CMSP) in the Pacific Islands Region. These services shall be provided on a full time basis for the period of one year. The contractor shall provide professional support services related to coordinating and supporting the Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning program including program support and coordination and outreach and education initiatives.

Lab Technician
Ocean Associates Inc. is seeking a candidate who will provide professional support to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) to conduct physiology experiments in a NOAA lab in Honolulu, Hawaii and assist with data management, interpretation and completion of a manuscript for a peer review journals. Additionally, contractor will assist in management of a sea turtle tracking database and will complete an updated spreadsheet with desired specifications.

Scientist IV
Seeking Scientist IV to support the NOAA, Alaska Fisheries Science Center. The Scientist IV will be tasked primarily with software development activities that can include:

 

GIS Technician I, TO 3163 Recovery Implementation System Assistance  
Ocean Associates, Inc. is seeking a GIS Technician I with education and experience in geography, fisheries, or natural resource management to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Region Protected Resources Division in Long Beach, California.  We are under contract to provide support services to the NMFS Long Beach Office.

Natural Resource Specialist ll
Ocean Associates, Inc. is seeking a Natural Resource Specialist II to provide assistance to the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) with the completion of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for the reintroduction of spring-run Chinook salmon and establishment of an experimental population for the San Joaquin River Restoration Program.  The work location will be at the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Southwest Region Protected Resources Division in Sacramento, California.

Scientist ll - Sacramento, CA
Ocean Associates, Inc. is seeking a Scientist II to provide technical support to the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).  OAI conducts research, offers policy advice, and provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species.  We are under contract to provide support services to many NMFS facilities. The work location will be at the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Southwest Region Protected Resources Division in Sacramento, California.

Natural Resource Specialist II, Ecology and Fisheries – 4 Positions 
Ocean Associates, Inc. has funded vacancies for four Natural Resource Specialist II positions requiring education and experience in habitat ecology and fisheries to support NOAA NMFS in Long Beach, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, and Arcata, CA (one each).  

Environmental Scientist
Environmental Scientist to conduct research and perform physical oceanography and ecology investigations to interpret trends in marine ecosystems. Duties include at-sea and staging to maintain ecosystem equipment, collecting and processing data, managing budgets, ordering equipment, hiring, training, and supporting personnel at sea, and writing technical memoranda. Position is located in San Diego with up to 4 consecutive months on a research ship each year. 2 years experience and a Master's Degree in Physical Oceanography required.

U.S. All Islands Coral Reef Committee Secretariat Executive Director
We are seeking an Executive Director with education and experience in coral reef policy and ecology to support the United States All Islands Coral Reef Committee (AIC) Secretariat office in Honolulu, Hawaii. For further information please see this comprehensive job description.

Natural Resource Specialist II - Freshwater Ecology and Fisheries
We are seeking a Natural Resource Specialist II with education and experience in freshwater ecology and fisheries to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Region Habitat Conservation Division in Long Beach, CA.

Natural Resource Specialist II
We are seeking a Natural Resource Specialist II with education and experience in marine fisheries to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Region Habitat Conservation Division in Arcata, CA.

Natural Resource Specialist II TO3067 Hydrologist
We are seeking a Natural Resource Specialist II Hydrologist to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Region Habitat Conservation Division in Santa Rosa, CA.

Economist III
We are seeking an Economist III to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Southwest Region (NMFS/SWR) Sustainable Fisheries Division in Long Beach, CA. The economic analyses will also support the NMFS/SWR Habitat Conservation Division and the Protected Resources Division regarding the conservation and management of protected species and their habitat, respectively. The results of the economic analyses may be used by SWR managers, policy analysts, biologists, and economists.

Field Researchers/Fishers (including long-line)
Hawaii. We are seeking two field researchers to support the NOAA/NMFS/Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center. Fieldwork in the Northwest Hawaiian Islands to remove predatory Galapagos sharks at Hawaiian monk seal pupping sites at French Frigate Shoals. Assistants will capture sharks using a variety of techniques, mitigate monk seal mortality, collect biological samples and produce written documents in support of monk seal research efforts. Work will be at French Frigate Shoals, on the NOAA Research Vessel Oscar Elton Sette and at NMFS Facilities in Honolulu. Deployment in the NWHI will be from about 6/10/2010 – 8/23/2010.

Web Developer
Honolulu, HI. We are seeking a Web Developer to support the NOAA/NMFS/Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center.  The incumbent shall design, build and add data to an information portal for support to the Kona region Integrated Ecosystem Assessment (IEA) pilot program. The Web Developer will be responsible for the complete design and implementation of this interactive data portal from start to finish, as well as integrating relevant data into the portal.   This is a five month contract with benefits. 

Natural Resource Specialist #1
Seeking Natural Resource Specialist to support NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Habitat Conservation Division in Santa Rosa, California

Natural Resource Specialist #2
We are seeking a Natural Resource Specialist to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Region Protected Resources Division in Santa Rosa, CA.

Biological Technician
We are seeking Biological Technicians (4) for short term positions to support the NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC), Fisheries Monitoring and Socioeconomics Division, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The four positions will be located one each on the islands of Oahu, Hawaii, Maui and Kauai.

 

 

This page last updated April 30, 2013

 

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