EFH/ESA Support Specialist

*Position is Subject to Contract Award *Full time, Remote Position in the US Position Description: Provide technical guidance and support Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) consultations, including coordination and consolidation with Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultations, on proposed federal activities with action agencies in the Pacific Islands Region. Key Responsibilities: Build and foster strong working relationships with federal agencies and other stakeholders; provide information and materials in a timely and responsive manner Conduct reviews of technical assistance requests from federal agencies and stakeholders on actions that may affect EFH Coordinate with federal agencies to determine whether EFH consultation is required, and gather appropriate information to evaluate the action Analyze proposed federal actions for potential adverse effects to Management Unit Species (MUS) and Habitat Areas of Particular Concern (HAPCs) Assess federal agencies' written responses to conservation recommendations, including scientific justification for any disagreements Provide written assessments of the effects of actions on EFH using the best scientifically available information, and provide EFH conservation recommendations Combine assessments and recommendations with ESA consultation documents when appropriate Answer questions and follow up on activities with federal agencies once consultations are complete Participate in work groups and contribute to other EFH activities as they develop Prepare monthly status/activity reports summarizing work completed Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent knowledge of theories, principles, and methods of a technical or regulatory professional field), or commensurate skills/abilities from high academic achievement or at least 1 year of professional experience in such a field 1 year of experience in marine natural resource management or commensurate experience 1 year of experience working on MSA, ESA, or related statutes Interdisciplinary expertise in program/project management, business processes, best practices, and records management Knowledge of federal natural resources statutes, regulations, policies, and programs Required Training (post-hire): NOAA IT Security NOAA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Training Records Management 101 Additional Requirements: Must be suitable for Public Trust classification; background investigation required prior to starting work (project is considered low risk) May require access to Privacy Information; may be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Must meet Department of Commerce and NOAA IT security policies Travel is not anticipated for this position Overtime is not pre-authorized; unauthorized overtime is at the employee's own risk/expense