Marine Habitat Protection & Restoration Specialist

ERT, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid Federal Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Entarian seeks a Marine Habitat Protection Specialist to support NOAA’s Habitat Conservation and Restoration Center. You will evaluate development projects, advise on conservation measures, and assist with NEPA documentation and permits.

The role includes habitat restoration planning, data management, outreach, and coordinating with regulatory partners. Occasional travel and on-site work in Silver Spring, MD are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in water/resources/environmental science, fisheries, biology, marine science, or related field with 4+ years of applicable experience.
• Knowledge of coastal and marine habitats and fisheries resources.
• Ability to assess complex development projects and develop conservation recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate development projects and mitigation strategies to avoid or offset impacts on marine habitats.
• Support environmental review and compliance activities under MSA, EFH, ESA, CWA, NEPA, and Section 106.
• Develop NEPA documents and environmental assessments following NOAA/CEQ guidance.
• Coordinate with NOAA staff and regulatory agencies to secure permits and consultations.
• Support habitat restoration planning, prioritization, implementation, and monitoring.
• Provide geospatial and data support for restoration planning and DARRP cases (RCDB, DARRTS, RIBITS).
• Assist in project solicitation, review, monitoring, and reporting.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Habitat restoration planning

Geospatial data management

NEPA/ESA/MSA/EFH knowledge

Regulatory coordination

Public outreach

Technical writing

MS Office

Willingness to travel

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

RCDB

DARRTS

RIBITS

Job description

Entarian seeks a Marine Habitat Protection Specialist to support NOAA’s Habitat Conservation and Restoration Center. You will evaluate development projects, advise on conservation measures, and assist with NEPA documentation and permits.

The role includes habitat restoration planning, data management, outreach, and coordinating with regulatory partners. Occasional travel and on-site work in Silver Spring, MD are required.