OverviewAKR PRD requires contractor support to conduct Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultations and associated analytical work to evaluate the effects of federal actions on listed species and critical habitat. These positions will support NOAA Fisheries in meeting consultation workload demands and ensuring compliance with ESA regulatory requirements. This position is contingent upon contract award.
ResponsibilitiesDuties of the Senior ESA Section 7 Biologist will include the following:- Provide technical assistance to federal action agencies and applicants regarding ESA Section 7 consultation requirements, species considerations, and impact minimization measures.
- Manage consultation requests, including coordination with action agencies, initiation of consultations, and identification of required information.
- Conduct expedited consultations by reviewing action agency analyses, validating supporting information, and preparing concurrence rationale and documentation.
- Perform ESA Section 7 informal consultations, including evaluation of project effects, preparation of Letters of Concurrence, and development of administrative records.
- Perform ESA Section 7 formal consultations, including review of Biological Assessments, evaluation of impacts to ESA-listed species, and preparation of Biological Opinions and Incidental Take Statements.
- Assess project impacts associated with coastal and marine activities such as oil and gas development, dredging, pile driving, and military operations.
- Maintain consultation tracking and data entry within NMFS systems, including ECO and internal tracking tools.
- Coordinate with NMFS staff and action agencies to ensure consultations meet regulatory requirements and timelines.
- Prepare technical documentation, analyses, and correspondence supporting ESA consultation decisions.
- Provide leadership, technical oversight, and guidance to less senior staff supporting consultation activities.
Deliverables- Letters of Concurrence and supporting rationale documentation
- Biological Opinions and Incidental Take Statements
- Administrative records for consultations
- Consultation tracking database entries and updates
- Monthly progress reports and status updates
QualificationsThe Ideal Senior ESA Section 7 Biologist will have the following:- Master's degree or PhD in environmental science, biology, ecology, marine science, natural resource management, or related field
- At least five (5) years of experience supporting ESA Section 7 consultations or similar environmental regulatory processes
- Demonstrated experience preparing complex regulatory and technical documents (e.g., Biological Opinions, Letters of Concurrence, NEPA analyses, or similar)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Place of PerformanceWork may be performed remotely or at NOAA Fisheries facilities in Juneau or Anchorage, Alaska, depending on project needs.
* This position is advertised through our joint venture, FISH and Lynker Ocean Alliance Team (FLOAT), a partnership between Lynker and Fisheries Immersed Sciences Hawaii (FISH) serving the NOAA ProTech Fisheries 2.0 IDIQ contracting vehicle.⚠
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