- Position is Subject to Contract Award
- Full time, Remote Position in the US
Position Description:
Provide technical guidance and support Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) consultations, including coordination and consolidation with Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultations, on proposed federal activities with action agencies in the Pacific Islands Region.
Key Responsibilities:
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Build and foster strong working relationships with federal agencies and other stakeholders; provide information and materials in a timely and responsive manner
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Conduct reviews of technical assistance requests from federal agencies and stakeholders on actions that may affect EFH
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Coordinate with federal agencies to determine whether EFH consultation is required, and gather appropriate information to evaluate the action
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Analyze proposed federal actions for potential adverse effects to Management Unit Species (MUS) and Habitat Areas of Particular Concern (HAPCs)
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Assess federal agencies' written responses to conservation recommendations, including scientific justification for any disagreements
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Provide written assessments of the effects of actions on EFH using the best scientifically available information, and provide EFH conservation recommendations
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Combine assessments and recommendations with ESA consultation documents when appropriate
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Answer questions and follow up on activities with federal agencies once consultations are complete
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Participate in work groups and contribute to other EFH activities as they develop
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Prepare monthly status/activity reports summarizing work completed
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree (or equivalent knowledge of theories, principles, and methods of a technical or regulatory professional field), or commensurate skills/abilities from high academic achievement or at least 1 year of professional experience in such a field
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1 year of experience in marine natural resource management or commensurate experience
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1 year of experience working on MSA, ESA, or related statutes
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Interdisciplinary expertise in program/project management, business processes, best practices, and records management
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Knowledge of federal natural resources statutes, regulations, policies, and programs
Required Training (post-hire):
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NOAA IT Security
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NOAA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training
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Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Training
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Records Management 101
Additional Requirements:
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Must be suitable for Public Trust classification; background investigation required prior to starting work (project is considered low risk)
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May require access to Privacy Information; may be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
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Must meet Department of Commerce and NOAA IT security policies
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Travel is not anticipated for this position
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Overtime is not pre-authorized; unauthorized overtime is at the employee's own risk/expense
