This will be a full-time position. Work may be performed remotely in coordination with the COR and Project Lead. The contract has a base period from September 30, 2026 – September 29, 2027 and will have up to four 12-month option periods.
Duties:
- Assist NMFS with the review and technical comments of biological assessments.
- Evaluate and analyze effects of proposed actions, conservation measures, and mitigation activities on ESA-listed salmon, steelhead, southern resident killer whales, green sturgeon, eulachon and their critical habitat, and EFH.
- Develop recommendations on ways to minimize adverse effects to ESA-listed fish and their habitat, and EFH associated with proposed Bureau of Reclamation activities
- Participate in internal and external meetings that support the purpose of the consultation.
- Assist NMFS in preparing and reviewing section 7 consultation letters, biological opinions, incidental take permits, transmittal memos, briefing documents, national environmental policy act documents, and other written documents, as needed.
- Assist NMFS monitoring compliance with ESA documents and effectiveness of terms and conditions.
- Maintain administrative records in accordance with CCO filing procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 10 years or more relevant experience.
- Expertise with anadromous salmonid biology and ecology in the Klamath River, with particular emphasis on ESA conservation programs.
- Expertise and procedural knowledge with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA).
- Efficiency in using word-processing programs to develop written documents.
- Demonstrated experience of strong technical writing skills.
- Experience managing complex impact analyses related to controversial water operations.
Salary range: $30-$45 per hour, dependent upon experience.
