Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
- Support to the Oregon Washington Coastal Office (OWCO) of the National Marine Fisheries Service through ESA section 7 and MSA consultations developed according to Regional procedures
- Preparation of consultation documentation adhering to Regional standards
- Technical expertise in evaluating environmental impacts from various types of construction and maintenance activities
- Review, gather, analyze, interpret, and synthesize scientific data and technical information for the purpose of determining environmental impacts on biological resources and aquatic habitats
- Evaluate the proposed project effects of human activities, including land, water, and fishery management activities on fishery resources, protected species, and habitat
- Write combined ESA Biological Opinions and MSA responses to action agencies related to their Biological Assessments for listed species, designated critical habitat, and essential fish habitat under NMFS jurisdiction
- Review biological assessments, permit applications, and/or consultation initiation packages from action agencies for feedback and technical support
- Prepare environmental documentation pursuant to NEPA
- Prepare draft incidental take permits and other necessary documentation for ESA section 10 activities
- Coordinate with NMFS fish passage engineers for reviews of proposed designs
- Prepare appropriate documentation for each consultation and follow West Coast Region and OWCO protocols for quality assurance, electronic filing, and consultation tracking
- Review habitat restoration proposals to implement Recovery Plans
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years’ experience, or Master’s degree, from an accredited college or university in aquatic biology or related field of study with two (2) years of experience relating to the specific task order
- Knowledge of salmonid general life cycles and habitat requirements
- Highly proficient English language composition and editing skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working with diverse interagency teams
- Program planning and management in a team environment
- Developing performance metrics and milestones
- Skill in most common software applications, to include MS Office and Google Workplace
- Implementation of ESA section 7 and section 10 regulations and document preparation or experience writing Federal regulatory documents adhering to agency guidance
- Experience assessing the impacts of human activities on marine, estuarine, or anadromous species and their habitats as part of a regulatory program
- Experience working with tribal governments
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
- Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
- Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we’re all company owners!
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Short
- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
- Employee Referral Program
- Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
- Personalized career growth plans for every employee