NMFS requires support to perform scientific writing and analyses required to complete ESA and NEPA effects evaluation and determination documents for the anticipated requests for consultation from the tribes. Personnel under this contract will write and edit sections of ESA and NEPA documents for IRA funded tribal hatchery deferred maintenance activities that may affect WCR Anadromous Salmon and Steelhead ESA-listed fish. The personnel shall revise draft versions of the documents prior to their finalization based on internal NMFS review, and review by the Tribes, and potentially the general public.
Task 1:
- Work with NMFS staff to draft and complete NEPA and ESA effects evaluation and determination documents throughout the WCR, bundled by watershed or type of hatchery program, or facility. Bundles prioritized for NMFS review will come on a first come/first serve basis and contractor work during the contract period include plans for potentially all watersheds containing a hatchery facility associated with federally recognized tribes with federally reserved fishing rights.
- Edit draft versions of NEPA and ESA sections of documents prepared by others to prepare them for review within the WCR, the hatchery co-managers, and the general public.
- Respond to comments on the NEPA documents provided via internal review, by the co-managers, and/or by the general public. Respond to comments on the NEPA and ESA documents provided via internal review, by the co-managers, and/or by the general public.
Task 2:
Provide well written documents, which will be gauged against their adherence for using the required document formats (e.g., WCR NEPA Quality Assurance Plan, Federal plain language guidelines, Government Printing Office Style Manual, etc.) and approaches supplied by NMFS, including:
- Well-written Environmental Assessments (EA); a concise public document that provides sufficient evidence and analysis for determining whether NMFS should issue a Finding of No Significant Environmental Impact (FONSI) or prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) of major Federal actions).
- Well-written sections of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS); a government document that analyses the impact of major Federal actions that significantly affect the quality of the human environment).
- Revised versions of NEPA documents that address internal, co-manager, and the general public concern. In addition, a “response to comments” will need to be prepared based on comments received on the draft NEPA document.
- Well-written ESA documents.
- Contribute to revising versions of ESA documents that address internal, co-manager, and the general public concern in a timely manner.
- Provide information for various comprehensive reports.
Task 3:
Document review, QA/QC, word processing, and production
- Using NMFS NEPA style guides, provide technical and QA/QC reviews of NEPA documents, provide word processing of draft and revised documents following NMFS internal review, and compile finished EIS documents for NMFS clearance.
- Using NMFS established review and internal review and clearance procedures, compile finished ESA documents for NMFS clearance.
- Develop updated outreach materials for NEPA or ESA documents.
Requirements:
(Senior Level-lead)
Bachelor’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university with a major directly related in a field of study as related to the requirements of specific task order with emphasis in fisheries, oceanography, social science, natural science, mathematics, or hydrology, plus 8 (eight) years of experience in related field or combination totaling twelve (12) years combined education/experience.
(Mid-level)
Bachelor’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university with a major directly related in a field of study as related to the requirements of specific task order with emphasis with emphasis in fisheries, oceanography, social science, natural science, mathematics, or hydrology, plus one (1) year of experience in related field or combination totaling five (5) years combined education/experience.
(Entry-level)
Bachelor’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university with a major directly related in a field of study as related to the requirements of specific task order with emphasis with emphasis in fisheries, oceanography, natural science, mathematics, or hydrology.
Salary and Benefits: These will be full time positions with benefits. Salary range $32 to $43 per hour depending on experience.
