About this role
Role Overview
- Conduct ESA effects analyses for harvest and hatchery management frameworks
- Perform trend analysis, risk assessment, and population evaluations
- Prepare NEPA documents (EAs/EISs)
- Evaluate alternative fishery management strategies
- Coordinate with NMFS staff, general counsel, and co-managers
- Support implementation of regional and international fisheries agreements, including the 2018-2027 US v Oregon Agreement and the 2019-2028 Pacific Salmon Treaty Agreement and successor agreements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of the various laws pertaining to management of the fishing industry, including the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act.
- Knowledge of the Endangered Species Act regarding activities affecting Pacific salmon and steelhead, and their habitat.
- Knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act and experience in preparing NEPA analytical documents such as Categorical Exclusions (CEs)/Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI’s), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
- Experience in preparing hatchery and fishery management analytical documents that articulate policy considerations and alternative approaches to addressing issues, supported by the best available science.
- Experience conducting technical analyses and assessments for anadromous salmonids, particularly related to assessment of hatchery and harvest management actions on Pacific salmon and steelhead.
- Technical writing experience completing analyses and concise reports addressing Pacific Northwest anadromous salmon and their habitat.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals.
- Ability to articulate biological and policy information on technical findings to both technical and nontechnical audiences in both oral and written word formats.
- Ability to work independently and be solution oriented.
- Experience performing ESA Section 7,10, or 4(d) consultations.
- Knowledge of the fisheries management frameworks in the Pacific Northwest Region, preferred
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