Marine Aquaculture – Environmental Compliance Specialist

Role Overview

• Support the Alaska AOA PEIS process, including internal, regional, and cross-agency coordination.
• Assist with the review and preparation of NEPA and PEIS documents, analyses, comments, and supporting materials.
• Coordinate with NOAA divisions, Cooperating Agencies, the Office of Aquaculture, General Counsel, the Alaska Fisheries Science Center, and other federal partners.
• Provide technical assistance and review support for aquaculture-related ESA Section 7 and EFH consultations.
• Compile, synthesize, analyze, and manage scientific and environmental data supporting the AOA PEIS and Alaska Aquaculture Explorer webtool.
• Conduct technical research and compile aquaculture information, scientific literature citations, webinars, presentations, and other resources.
• Support aquaculture projects where the Alaska Regional Office serves as the lead federal agency, including working groups, environmental reviews, NEPA activities, and permitting coordination.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, take notes, maintain Google Docs files, and track action items and project deliverables.
• Support the Alaska Interagency Working Group and Cooperating Agencies through meeting coordination, documentation, and facilitation assistance.
• Assist with public comment periods, webinars, FAQs, outreach materials, and internal and external AOA process messaging.
• Support government-led tribal consultation and engagement activities with Alaska tribal governments and corporations.
• Participate in meetings with federal and state agencies, applicants, permittees, industry groups, special interest groups, tribal representatives, and researchers.
• Assist with reviewing other aquaculture-related NEPA documents and proposed aquaculture activities and provide technical comments as requested.
• Prepare draft responses to aquaculture-related inquiries for government review and approval.
• Attend and/or present aquaculture information at local and regional coordination meetings, staff meetings, and workshops.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Biological Science, Marine Biology, Conservation Biology, Wildlife Management, Fisheries Science, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA).
• General understanding of NEPA environmental analysis and the ability to review and comment on NEPA documents.
• Knowledge of the marine aquaculture industry, including cultured species, aquaculture methods, and associated gear types.
• Understanding of marine natural resource management issues, including aquaculture, fisheries, and other ocean uses.
• General understanding of Alaska marine species, particularly cetaceans and pinnipeds.
• Strong scientific and environmental data compilation, synthesis, research, and document review skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and collaborative document management.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple assignments and action items.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance