Job Title: Environmental Specialist- Recovery and Conservation Planning
Location: Remote
This position is contingent upon contract awardClearance Required: Public Trust Eligible
Salary Range: $75K - $90K
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
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Description IBSS is looking for an Environmental Specialist to provide cross-program assistance to GARFO PRD in implementing mandates under Section 4, 7, and 10 of the ESA, under Section 401-404 and 118 of the MMPA, as well as under NEPA.
The NMFS GARFO Protected Resources Division (PRD) is responsible for implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) covering the geographic range from Maine to Virginia. Protected species within this range include marine mammals, sea turtles, Atlantic salmon, Atlantic sturgeon and shortnose sturgeon. Occasionally, GARFO PRD also supports work in different regions nationally.
This position is contingent upon contract award.Key Responsibilities:- Provide support for recovery efforts and/or the take reduction team in planning and executing meetings and workshops;
- Develop and assemble meeting and workshop materials, conduct literature reviews, liaise with meeting and workshop facilitators, take notes and draft meeting key outcome reports, maintain research and management priority lists to support right whale recovery.
- Provide assistance in conducting stakeholder engagement pertaining to the MMPA and ESA;
- Assist in drafting technical reports, stakeholder engagement documents, taskers, and briefing materials as needed; and
- As needed, review right whale serious injury and mortality data and coordinate and support analysis and curation of gear that has been removed from marine mammals and sea turtles.
- As needed, provide administrative assistance to PRD Grant and Scientific Permit Review Programs by tracking incoming review requests for permits and projects;
- Provide administrative support including providing support for ordering supplies and equipment; organizing, indexing and numbering all relevant documents; answering phones, note taking, arranging meetings, setting up and providing technical support for webinars, and preparing reference documents; and
- Prepare administrative records or FOIA response for actions including compiling, organizing, reviewing, and, as necessary, redacting electronic records
Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in an environmental science or associated discipline (e.g., biology, ecology, fisheries biology, marine biology, natural resource management, conservation biology, landscape ecology, or restoration ecology).
- 3 years of relevant experience.
- Experience providing biological, economic, or social analyses to support recommendations for natural resource conservation measures.
- Critical thinking and the ability to assess potential impacts to living marine resources.
- Proficient with common databases and office productivity programs, such as Word, Excel, Gmail, Google docs, and Endnote.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently and comply with project deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others, including a diverse array of federal action agencies.
- Strong professional writing skills and the ability to express both biological and regulatory concepts in plain language
IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.
