Fishery Management Specialist – ESA, NEPA, Fisheries Consultation Support

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

📋 Description

• Analyze, interpret, and integrate scientific data to evaluate environmental impacts.

• Prepare ESA Biological Opinions, Letters of Concurrence, and MSA responses.

• Review biological assessments, permit applications, and consultation packages.

• Provide technical support to action agencies and applicants.

• Draft enrollment documentation for programmatic consultations.

• Prepare NEPA environmental documentation.

• Develop ESA Section 10 permit documentation.

• Revise documents based on feedback from NOAA, General Counsel, tribal entities, and the public.

• Coordinate with NMFS engineers, Science Centers, and research partners.

• Maintain administrative records and consultation tracking systems.

• Participate in technical teams, meetings, and stakeholder coordination efforts.

• Support mitigation banking initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Assist with documentation for FOIA responses.

• Deliverables include ESA Biological Opinions, NEPA documentation, and monthly progress reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree.

• Knowledge of salmonid life cycles and their habitat requirements.

• Strong technical writing and analytical abilities.

• Experience in team-oriented, interdisciplinary environments.

• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workplace tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for the employee at no monthly cost.

• Healthcare benefits cover medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision.

• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays.

• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly adjusted based on industry and location benchmarks.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we’re all company owners!

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee assistance program (EAP).

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Life and accident insurance.

• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year.

• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance.

• Annual Employee Recognition Awards along with bonuses.

• Employee Referral Program.

• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System for self-paced learning.

• Personalized career growth plans for every employee.