Lead ESA Section 7 Consultation Scientist (Remote)

Spatial Front, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Spatial Front Inc. is seeking a Lead ESA Section 7 Consultation Scientist to support NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office (SERO) in a fully remote role.

The position involves conducting literature reviews and writing credible, legally defensible, project-effect analyses for Section 7 consultations. This senior role provides technical leadership, quality oversight, and guidance to less-senior scientists, with responsibilities including QA/QC of documents and coordination with federal

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in marine science or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of ESA Section 7 experience.
• Ability to lead senior staff and mentor juniors.
• Strong technical writing and QA/QC oversight.
• Experience coordinating with federal agencies and clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical resource for ESA Section 7 consultations.
• Provide leadership and oversight to less-senior scientists.
• Mentor and train junior ESA scientists in ESA theory and implementation.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of consultation documents.
• Prepare complex environmental analyses and opinions with clear methodology.

Skills

ESA Section 7

Leadership

Technical writing

QA/QC

Education

Master’s degree in Marine Science or related field

Job description

Spatial Front Inc. is seeking a Lead ESA Section 7 Consultation Scientist to support NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office (SERO) in a fully remote role.

The position involves conducting literature reviews and writing credible, legally defensible, project-effect analyses for Section 7 consultations. This senior role provides technical leadership, quality oversight, and guidance to less-senior scientists, with responsibilities including QA/QC of documents and coordination with federal