Remote Fish Biologist: Hydropower & Environmental Policy

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is hiring a Fish Biologist under Direct Hire Authority in the Office of Energy Projects in Washington, DC. This role involves analyzing fish and aquatic resources, water quality, and habitat related to hydropower projects, and preparing NEPA documents and license orders.

The position requests transcripts and supports multidisciplinary teams, with opportunities to present at public and stakeholder meetings.

Qualifications

• Education transcripts are required.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing information on fish and aquatic resources, water quality, and physical habitat issues related to hydropower projects.
• Preparing NEPA documents (EA/EIS) and license orders analyzing fish and aquatic resources, water quality, and habitat.
• Leading and supporting multidisciplinary teams through collaboration, communication, and decision making.
• Planning, executing, moderating, and presenting at public, federal/state/local, stakeholder meetings, and conferences.

Job description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is hiring a Fish Biologist under Direct Hire Authority in the Office of Energy Projects in Washington, DC. This role involves analyzing fish and aquatic resources, water quality, and habitat related to hydropower projects, and preparing NEPA documents and license orders.

The position requests transcripts and supports multidisciplinary teams, with opportunities to present at public and stakeholder meetings.