Job Title: Marine Geophysicist
Type: Full Time
Location: 2705 Bladensburg Road, NE, Washington, DC 20018
Posted: January 2019
Summary Description:
The marine geophysicist will have a solid knowledge base of coastal management services
Responsibilities:
Tasks will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Research, compile, and interpret published literature, publicly-available GIS datasets, and project-specific data to inform Critical Issues Analyses and Risk Analyses documentation efforts
- Technical writing for reports, drafting, or designing supporting figures and illustrations required
- Integrate and manage extensive GIS datasets, geophysical survey data, and project- specific documentation
- Research and interpret international, Federal, state and local regulations on a project-specific basis to assess project permitting feasibility and requirements, as well as prepare environmental reports and permit applications
- Perform other duties as requested
**Please note: this job description is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. **
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Marine Science, Engineering, Biology, Oceanography, GIS, Remote Sensing, or related field, and a minimum of 4 years of directly related experience
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within general guidelines and direction
- Demonstrated history of self-motivation and use of problem solving skills
Preferred:
- Knowledge of and experience with coastal management services
- Experience working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration