Remote ESA Section 7 Consultation Specialist

Ocean Associates, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 77,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) supports NMFS Office of Protected Resources in preparing ESA Section 7 consultations. The role involves assisting with analyses, writing documents, and gathering best available data for actions and habitats.

Position is remote with potential offsite work; requires a BS degree in a relevant field, strong technical writing, and 3 years of related experience. A cover letter describing qualifications is required with resume submission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field is required.
• 3 years of relevant experience required; additional education can substitute for experience.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Federal staff with analyses and research to enable ESA Section 7 consultation on Federal actions.
• Assist with writing ESA Section 7 consultation documents, including letters of concurrence and biological opinions.
• Collect data toward the action and action area descriptions, environmental baseline, and effects analyses for ESA Section 7 consultations.
• Review information from Federal agencies and literature to support ESA consultations.
• Coordinate with agencies and applicants to obtain additional information as needed.

Skills

Technical writing

Teamwork

Feedback incorporation

Education

Bachelor of Science in a relevant field

Job description

Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) supports NMFS Office of Protected Resources in preparing ESA Section 7 consultations. The role involves assisting with analyses, writing documents, and gathering best available data for actions and habitats.

Position is remote with potential offsite work; requires a BS degree in a relevant field, strong technical writing, and 3 years of related experience. A cover letter describing qualifications is required with resume submission.