Senior Analyst

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ESA Section 7 analyst conducting protected-species impact analyses and consultations. Supporting Ocean Associates’ marine fisheries research and government clients.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct analyses and research to enable consultation under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
  • Review action agency documents and provide technical assistance to Federal action agencies during ESA Section 7 consultations
  • Critically analyze scientific literature, agency documents, and other applicable information
  • Assess impacts of activities on protected species
  • Develop and evaluate mitigation and monitoring to support agency findings under the ESA
  • Perform record-keeping and documentation tasks to ensure compliance with the Endangered Species Act and other applicable statutes
  • Support the National Marine Fisheries Service Office of Protected Resources
  • Provide personnel support services and contribute to Ocean Associates’ research and policy-advice work for government and industry clients

Requirements:

  • 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 education and/or experience in environmental regulations and the Federal regulatory process; environmental sciences; biological sciences, including fisheries biology/ecology, marine mammal biology/ecology, sea turtle biology/ecology, and/or marine biology/ecology; ecological risk assessment or environmental impact analysis; or scientific project management
  • Preferred experience in Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic fisheries and ecosystems
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting
  • Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement appropriate action
  • Mandatory cover letter describing how skills, experience, and education meet the required qualifications
  • Resume must include work history for the past 10 years or since last full-time education, education, previous similar experience or training, and three professional references
  • Resume must be uploaded in readable, not scanned, PDF or Word format
  • Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
  • Must complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire
  • Must successfully complete a federal government background check

Benefits:

  • Generous benefit package
  • Full-time position
  • Telecommute; work may be performed offsite