Legal Instruments Examiner

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Saint Petersburg, Florida • $49.03k - $70.58k / year • 15h ago

JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Regional Office (SERO), Operations, Management, and Information Division (OMI) with one (1) vacancy located in St. Petersburg, FL. This position is also announced under vacancy NMFS-SERO-25-12638476-DE, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both MAJOR DUTIES: As a Legal Instruments Examiner, you will perform the following duties: Process permit transfer requests in accordance with Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act (MSFCA) regulations and office policy. Serve as a primary point of contact for permit processors, Vessel History Requests, and High Seas vessel permits. Respond to customer requests with factually accurate information on fishing permits that is consistent with Department of Commerce (DOC) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) guidelines and policies, via phone and email; conduct routine research to answer customer questions, referring complex matters to the supervisor. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.