Environmental Economist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Assist NOAA/NMFS with economic evaluations for protected-species regulatory initiatives, such as critical habitat designations and regulatory impact assessments.

• Execute both quantitative and qualitative economic analyses.

• Draft reports to support formal rule-making processes.

• Perform analyses on economic impacts, cost-benefit evaluations, and cost-effectiveness studies.

• Evaluate the economic repercussions of critical habitat designations and regulatory options.

• Gather, assess, and interpret economic and statistical information.

• Utilize econometric, quantitative, and qualitative techniques to tackle complex economic challenges.

• Develop technical economic analyses and regulatory documentation.

• Examine the economic consequences of management strategies for protected marine species.

• Collaborate with biologists and stakeholders regarding data, assumptions, and outcomes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 3 years of pertinent experience.

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is generally expected.

• In-depth knowledge of economic assessment and impact analysis.

• Proficiency in econometric, statistical, quantitative, and qualitative economic research.

• Experience in evaluating natural-resource or environmental regulatory impacts.

• Excellent technical writing and analytical capabilities.

• Must possess eligibility to work in the U.S. and secure necessary credentials.

• Preferred: Familiarity with critical habitat economics, Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA), or the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA).

• Preferred: Background in supporting ESA, MMPA, NEPA, or environmental rule-making.

• Preferred: Experience in natural-resource or environmental economics.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off