ESA Section 7 Consultation Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Assist NOAA/NMFS with consultations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 concerning listed species and designated critical habitats.

• Evaluate federal actions that impact ESA-listed species and their critical habitats.

• Perform research utilizing the most reliable scientific and commercial data available.

• Compose biological opinions, letters of concurrence, and other pertinent consultation documents.

• Create environmental baselines, action descriptions, and analyses of effects.

• Assess consultation requests and pinpoint any information deficiencies.

• Collaborate with federal agencies and applicants throughout the consultation process.

• Assist in multiple consultation efforts while providing technical support.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

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

• Familiarity with ESA Section 7 consultations, protected species, environmental reviews, or natural resource regulations.

• Strong skills in scientific research, analytical thinking, and technical writing.

• Capability to synthesize scientific data into clear and defensible analyses.

• Proficiency in coordinating with federal agencies and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and acquire necessary credentials.

• Prior experience in preparing biological opinions, letters of concurrence, environmental baselines, or effects analyses is preferred.

• Experience with listed marine or anadromous species and their critical habitats is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k)

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance