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CSS seeks an Economist to conduct natural resource damage assessments for oil spills and hazardous waste sites. For the full job description go to this link: https://cssinc.isolvedhire.com/jobs/985235.html

This position is located in either NOAA's Silver Spring, MD or St. Petersburg, FL office.


The Assessment and Restoration Division's mission is to protect and restore coastal and marine resources injured by the release of oil or hazardous substances or direct physical impacts such as vessel groundings.

Responsibilities:
Conducting economic assessments to determine the appropriate type and scale of restoration to compensate the public for injuries to ecological, recreational, and cultural resources.

Working as part of an interdisciplinary team of scientists and attorneys on natural resource damage assessment cases.

Providing technical support to the NOAA Office of General Counsel and the Department of Justice in natural resource damage litigation.

Conducting economic research that advances ARD's ability to assess natural resource injuries and scale restoration projects.

Managing research conducted by academic experts and consulting firms; and developing improved, cost-effective methods and procedures for conducting natural resource damage assessments.
Enhancing personal professional development via identifying and seeking appropriate training and participation in professional meetings.