Ocean Career: SpecPro Sustainment and Environmental, LLC Deep Ocean Scientist

SpecPro Sustainment and Environmental, LLC is hiring for a Deep Ocean Scientist. The Scientist will provide literature review and policy recommendations support to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) as an effort to better understand how climate change-related effects impact BOEM-regulated activities within the deep waters of the Ocean Continental Shelf (OCS).

The Deep Ocean Scientist will conduct a literature review to provide informed resource-management decisions for activities such as offshore wind, oil and gas, marine minerals, and carbon sequestration activities.

Primary Duties:

  • Conduct literature and data compilation, review, and synthesis with relevant, up-to-date information and state-of-the-science information
  • Identify habitats and species of concern within the OCS area
  • Compile and synthesize info on climate change effects; Identify impact on habitat and/or species of concern
  • Provide recommendations for future needs and management practices related to climate change
  • Create resources and outreach materials for subject matter experts and general public detailing results of literature search
  • Develop an annotated bibliography
  • Present findings and participate in webinars as needed
  • Other duties as requested

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science from an accredited university in related field
  • Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy Degree preferred
  • Working knowledge of ocean energy policy, regulatory agencies, NEPA, Coastal Zone Management Act
  • Working knowledge of deep ocean climate impacts

SpecPro Sustainment and Environmental, LLC is an environmental, energy, and facility services firm headquartered in San Antonio, TX. It is a subsidiary of Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC).

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