VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR
        SUPERVISORY RESEARCH FISHERY BIOLOGIST, GS-0482-14
  With the National Marine Fisheries Service in Woods Hole, MA



ABOUT THIS POSITION:  The incumbent supervises and conducts
research to increase knowledge of the biology, population dynamics,
and distribution of marine mammals.  S/he prepares reports and
scientific papers for publication; makes presentations at
scientific meetings; conducts stock assessments and related
research; oversees the preparation and submission of research
proposals; evaluates operations and research programs; making
recommendations for improvement; and insures the effective
utilization of personnel, budget, and other resources.

BASIS OF RATING:  Competitors will be rated on the basis of the
extent and quality of experience and training relevant to the
duties of the position, based on information contained in their
applications.

APPLICANTS MAY REQUEST APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR THIS POSITION BY:

WRITING:  U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Raleigh Service
Center, 4407 Bland Road, Suite 200, Raleigh, North Carolina   27609

OR

CALLING:  (912) 757-3000  or (919) 790-2822.  You can leave your
name and address and the application materials will be sent to you.
Ask for application materials for Announcement #ARO365.  Permanent
Federal employees or former Federal employees eligible for
reinstatement should contact Ms. Kathryn McArthur, Eastern
Administrative Support Center, Telephone #804-441-6348.

Applications and/or requests for application materials MUST be
postmarked or received by September 30, 1996.