Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking candidates to support the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources for duties associated with the preparation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) section 7 consultations. OAI conducts research, offers policy advice, and provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species.

NOTE: A cover letter that describes how your skills, experience and education meet the required qualifications of the position must be included with your resume when submitting the application and is mandatory

DUTIES:

• Conduct analyses and research to enable consultation under Section 7 of the ESA.
• Review action agency documents and provide technical assistance to Federal action agencies as part of ESA section 7 consultations.
• Critically analyze scientific literature, agency documents, and other applicable information to assess impacts of activities on protected species and develop/evaluate mitigation and monitoring to support agency findings under the ESA.
• Perform record-keeping and other documentation tasks to ensure compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and other applicable statutes.

Start Date: As soon as possible 

Location: Telecommute, work may be performed offsite.

Salary and Benefits: These are full-time positions with a generous benefit package. Salary: $37.00 to $40.00 per hour.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field and 3 years of relevant experience. Years of education beyond Bachelor’s Degree can be substituted for experience.
• Documented evidence of education and/or experience in one of the following: environmental regulations and the Federal regulatory process; environmental sciences, biological sciences (fisheries biology/ecology; marine mammal biology/ecology; sea turtle biology/ecology; and/or marine biology/ecology), ecological risk assessment or environmental impact analysis, scientific project management.
• Preferred experience in Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic fisheries and ecosystens
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement appropriate action