Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ocean Associates, Inc. conducts research, offers policy advice, and provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species. The ESA Section 7 Senior Analyst will support the National Marine Fisheries Service Office of Protected Resources by conducting analyses, reviewing agency documents, assessing impacts on protected species, and maintaining compliance documentation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct analyses and research to enable consultation under Section 7 of the ESA
- Review action agency documents and provide technical assistance to Federal action agencies as part of ESA section 7 consultations
- Critically analyze scientific literature, agency documents, and other applicable information to assess impacts of activities on protected species and develop/evaluate mitigation and monitoring to support agency findings under the ESA
- Perform record-keeping and other documentation tasks to ensure compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and other applicable statutes
Skills
- Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field and 3 years of relevant experience. Years of education beyond Bachelor's Degree can be substituted for experience
- Documented evidence of education and/or experience in one of the following: environmental regulations and the Federal regulatory process; environmental sciences, biological sciences (fisheries biology/ecology; marine mammal biology/ecology; sea turtle biology/ecology; and/or marine biology/ecology), ecological risk assessment or environmental impact analysis, scientific project management
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting
- Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement appropriate action
- Preferred experience in Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic fisheries and ecosystens
Benefits
- Telecommute, work may be performed offsite.
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