About this role
Role Overview
- Provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of promoting the protection, conservation, and recovery of anadromous fish, marine fish, invertebrates and their habitat.
- Assist the Government in meeting its authorities under the statutes and mandates of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA).
- Assist NMFS with the review and technical comments of biological assessments
- Evaluate and analyze effects of proposed actions, conservation measures, and mitigation activities on ESA-listed species
- Develop recommendations on ways to minimize adverse effects to ESA-listed fish and their habitat, and EFH associated with proposed actions
- Participate in internal and external meetings that support the purpose of the consultation.
- Assist NMFS in preparing and reviewing section 7 consultation letters, biological opinions, incidental take permits, transmittal memos, briefing documents, national environmental policy act documents, and other written documents, as needed
- Maintain administrative records in accordance with CCO filing procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 10 years or more relevant experience.
- Expertise with anadromous salmonid biology and ecology in the Klamath River, with particular emphasis on ESA conservation programs
- Expertise and procedural knowledge with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA)
- Efficiency in using word-processing programs to develop written documents
- Demonstrated experience of strong technical writing skills
- Experience managing complex impact analyses related to controversial water operations.
- Knowledge and expertise of NOAA Fisheries policies and programs, as well as experience with planning, and Federal financial management and operations.
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