Environmental Specialist- Fish Habitat Consultation

About the role

IBSS is seeking an Environmental Specialist to provide assistance in the technical and environmental review, including Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) actions under the OCS Lands Act of 1953 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005, including lease sales and site development for offshore wind energy; Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) actions. These reviews are conducted under the authority of the NEPA as well as the Essential Fish Habitat provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. These reviews will then form the basis for NMFS recommendations to the federal action agencies on how best to avoid, minimize or compensate for impacts to fishery resources and their habitats.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and work to mitigate adverse impacts of development projects on fishery habitats, as well as avoid conflict with the fishing industry.
• Make recommendations to HESD for guidance and criteria for assessing development projects.
• Review public notices when published in the Federal Register and provide technical review of all project development information related to conservation of living marine resources.
• Conduct literature reviews to obtain background information.
• Review study designs, Environmental Impact Statements, Site Assessment Plans, Construction and Operations Plans, and monitoring plans and provide recommendations on how to avoid, minimize or compensate for adverse impacts to habitats and fisheries resources.
• Collect, compile, and analyze complex data and identify trends.
• Enter data and conduct quality control reviews.
• Draft responses, reports and reviews.
• Conduct and document site visits.
• Copy documents, compile records, organize and maintain filing systems (including electronic filing).
• Prepare maps and other geographical displays and analysis.
• Provide recommendations to HESD on issues associated with the conservation of living marine resources.
• Attend meetings, conferences, conference calls and site visits.
• Write reports and make oral presentations before audiences of professional and varied interests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a relevant field and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience providing biological, economic, or social analyses to support recommendations for natural resource conservation measures.
• Critical thinking and the ability to assess potential impacts to living marine resources.
• Proficient with common databases and office productivity programs, such as Word, Excel, Gmail, Google docs, and Endnote.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently and comply with project deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others, including a diverse array of federal action agencies.
• Strong professional writing skills and the ability to express both biological and regulatory concepts in plain language.

Qualifications

• Required certifications or licenses.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and agencies.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible.
• Paid time off.
• Federal holidays.
• A matching 401K plan.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement.
• Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

Pay

$75K - $90K

Schedule

Full-time