Job Title: ESA Consultation Scientist
Posted by: Earth Resources Technology (ERT) on Sep 18, 2024
Location:
Saint Petersburg , FLJob Description:
Position Description
ERT is seeking an Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultation Scientist to support NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office (SERO) in St. Petersburg, Florida. Will conduct scientific literature reviews to obtain background information necessary to conduct and write up credible, legally, and biologically defensible, project-effect analyses for Section 7 consultation documents. Duties include: Ensuring that informational requirements for completing Section 7 consultation are met for incoming consultation requests. Collaborating with others to ensure that consultations are consistent, biologically accurate and defensible, legally sufficient, achieve conservation goals. Discussing project methodologies and designs with applicants and federal agencies and recommending reasonable approaches, alternatives, and/or modifications to the proposed action, to reduce impacts to listed species and their habitats and to streamline the consultation process. Drafting agency response documents using Microsoft programs, including requests for additional information letters (RAIs, LOCs, and BO's). Providing meeting and conference coordination and support. Supporting data management, documentation and analysis for Section 7 consultations. Required Skills 1+ years of experience in the field of marine science Must have an u nderstanding and/or knowledge of the ESA, including Section 7 consultation requirements. Experience with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, is also acceptable. Must have knowledge of Southeast US species-related habitats (ocean, nearshore marine, estuarine, or rivers where species occur). Very strong technical writing skills, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work and adapt to standard operating procedures that change frequently. An understanding of the coastal ecology and marine biology of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic and knowledge of aquatic habitat restoration or aquatic habitat impact assessment, preferred. Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.
Education
BS in Marine Biology, Marine Policy, related discipline, or equivalent.
Location
This position is fully remote; however, local travel in the Southeast region of the US is required. Candidates should reside in the Southeast region or be willing to relocate. Intermittent attendance in the local office will also be required.
Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits upon starting: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays.
ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran.
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ERT is seeking an Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultation Scientist to support NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office (SERO) in St. Petersburg, Florida. Will conduct scientific literature reviews to obtain background information necessary to conduct and write up credible, legally, and biologically defensible, project-effect analyses for Section 7 consultation documents. Duties include: Ensuring that informational requirements for completing Section 7 consultation are met for incoming consultation requests. Collaborating with others to ensure that consultations are consistent, biologically accurate and defensible, legally sufficient, achieve conservation goals. Discussing project methodologies and designs with applicants and federal agencies and recommending reasonable approaches, alternatives, and/or modifications to the proposed action, to reduce impacts to listed species and their habitats and to streamline the consultation process. Drafting agency response documents using Microsoft programs, including requests for additional information letters (RAIs, LOCs, and BO's). Providing meeting and conference coordination and support. Supporting data management, documentation and analysis for Section 7 consultations. Required Skills 1+ years of experience in the field of marine science Must have an u nderstanding and/or knowledge of the ESA, including Section 7 consultation requirements. Experience with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, is also acceptable. Must have knowledge of Southeast US species-related habitats (ocean, nearshore marine, estuarine, or rivers where species occur). Very strong technical writing skills, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work and adapt to standard operating procedures that change frequently. An understanding of the coastal ecology and marine biology of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic and knowledge of aquatic habitat restoration or aquatic habitat impact assessment, preferred. Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.
Education
BS in Marine Biology, Marine Policy, related discipline, or equivalent.
Location
This position is fully remote; however, local travel in the Southeast region of the US is required. Candidates should reside in the Southeast region or be willing to relocate. Intermittent attendance in the local office will also be required.
Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits upon starting: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays.
ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran.
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Pay Rate:
Unspecified
HR. Website URL:
https://www.ertcorp.com/careers/open-positions/
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About Earth Resources Technology (ERT)
ERT integrates our understanding of science and scientific methods, engineering expertise, and information technology capabilities to develop solutions that help our customers achieve their mission objectives. ERT scientists, engineers, and technologists apply our corporate best practices and their individual expertise to help solve customer challenges, from outer space to beneath the oceans. Our capabilities accelerate research to operations and design to deployment, and optimize service performance through data-driven analytics, providing our customers with timely information to make critical decisions that contribute to healthier ecosystems, sustainable economies, enhanced citizen services, and safer communities.
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