Job Description
Job Description
- US Citizenship Required
- Position is Subject to Contract Award
POSITION DESCRIPTION :
The Section 7 Consultation Biologist will support NOAA's Southeast Regional Office by reviewing Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultation requests for completeness, drafting Requests for Additional Information (RAIs), and preparing Letters of Concurrence (LOCs) and Biological Opinions. The individual will correspond with federal action agencies, track and manage consultation activities, and ensure compliance with established procedures and deadlines. This role requires applying biological expertise to assess potential impacts of coastal and marine activities on ESA-listed species and critical habitats, maintaining meticulous documentation, and adhering to NOAA guidance, policies, and security protocols.
REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field (ex. Biology, ecology, marine biology, etc)Critical thinking and ability to assess potential impacts to ESA resources associated with coastal and marine activitiesKnowledge and experience with section 7 consultations requirements of the ESAStrong understanding of the coastal and marine ecology of the Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, and US CaribbeanProficiency in Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google docs and EndnoteStrong organizational skills with ability to work independently and comply with project deadlinesStrong communication skills to effectively work with others, including diverse federal agenciesStrong professional writing skills with the ability to simplify biological and regulatory conceptsRESPONSIBILITIES :
Participate in meetings to review Section 7 resources, discuss project objectives with team leadsMaintain constant communication with Federal Action Agencies regarding Section 7 consultationsReview Section 7 consultation requestsDraft Request for Additional Information (RAI) and review federal agencies response to these RAIsMaintain and update the Activity Tracker spreadsheet on a daily basisAssist with drafting and completing LOCs (Letter of Concurrence) and Biological OpinionsAddress any comments on draft documentsSubmit monthly progress reports to team leads