Gulf Coastal Habitat Restoration Lead

ERT, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m\

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Entarian seeks a Gulf Habitat Restoration Specialist to provide technical, programmatic, environmental compliance, and restoration planning support for NOAA initiatives in the Northern Gulf of America. Responsibilities span wetlands, living shorelines, oyster habitats, and barrier islands with focus on planning, monitoring, and reporting.

The role requires coordinating with federal/state agencies, trustees, and partners; managing projects and documentation; and occasional travel within the Gulf

Qualifications

• Master's degree in natural resources, environmental science, fisheries, biology, ecology, marine science, or a related field.
• Significant experience in habitat restoration planning and implementation.
• Knowledge of NRDA, CERCLA, and OPA contexts.
• Experience with living shoreline, wetlands, and coastal habitat restoration.
• Ability to manage multiple restoration projects and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support restoration planning and implementation, prioritization, design, and monitoring of projects.
• Coordinate with NOAA staff, partners, trustees, and stakeholders for project development and reporting.
• Assist in solicitation, review, and tracking of restoration proposals and progress.
• Provide programmatic and project management support, including scheduling, budgeting, and deliverables.
• Develop environmental compliance documents and permitting under NEPA, Section 106, and ESA/ Magnuson-Stevens Act.

Skills

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Master's degree in natural resources or related field

Tools

RCDB

DARRTS

Job description

Entarian seeks a Gulf Habitat Restoration Specialist to provide technical, programmatic, environmental compliance, and restoration planning support for NOAA initiatives in the Northern Gulf of America. Responsibilities span wetlands, living shorelines, oyster habitats, and barrier islands with focus on planning, monitoring, and reporting.

The role requires coordinating with federal/state agencies, trustees, and partners; managing projects and documentation; and occasional travel within the Gulf