Remote ESA Section 7 Consultation Specialist

Ocean Associates Incorporated; United States; Remote; USD 106,020,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking candidates to support the National Marine Fisheries Service for duties associated with ESA section 7 consultations. This telecommute role allows work from within the United States.

You will assist Federal staff with analyses and document writing for ESA section 7 consultations, and collect best available scientific data to describe actions, baselines, effects analyses and related components. Strong technical writing and teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Documented evidence of education and/or experience in environmental regulations, environmental sciences, biological sciences, ecological risk assessment or environmental impact analysis.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Federal staff with analyses and required research for ESA section 7 consultations.
• Assist Federal staff with writing ESA section 7 documents, including letters of concurrence and biological opinions.
• Assist with collection of data toward action description, environmental baseline, status of listed species, and effects analysis.
• Assist with initiation requests and information requests from Federal agencies and applicants.
• Support all stages of the section 7 consultation process, including technical assistance with Federal action agencies and applicants.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Feedback adaptation

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field

Job description

Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking candidates to support the National Marine Fisheries Service for duties associated with ESA section 7 consultations. This telecommute role allows work from within the United States.

You will assist Federal staff with analyses and document writing for ESA section 7 consultations, and collect best available scientific data to describe actions, baselines, effects analyses and related components. Strong technical writing and teamwork are required.