Fish and Wildlife Biologist - ESA Section 7

Position Overview

CASE Consultants International is seeking experienced Fish and Wildlife Biologists to support the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Key Responsibilities

• Draft Standing Analysis documents in compliance with ESA Section 7 (25%)
• Develop Determination Keys (DKeys) for federally listed species (30%)
• Generate automated concurrence and technical assistance letters through the IPaC system (10%)
• Prepare informal and formal Section 7 consultation documents (10%)
• Identify and synthesize the best available scientific and commercial data (25%)

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience with ESA Section 7 consultations, OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in fish and wildlife biology or related field (Master’s preferred), OR
• Completion of formal Section 7 consultation training
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

About CASE Consultants International

CASE Consultants International is a Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and HubZone-certified firm based in Asheville, NC. With over 12 years of success, CASE supports federal and state agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private industry through expert services that advance environmental protection, sustainable development, and ecological resilience.

We specialize in delivering high-impact solutions in coastal, marine, ocean, and terrestrial environments, with core strengths in:

• Strategic environmental and scientific initiatives
• Regulatory compliance and policy support
• Scientific and technical research and analysis
• Science communication and stakeholder engagement
• Adaptation and resilience planning
• Disaster recovery and restoration
• Program design and implementation support

Additional Information

• This is a project-driven part-time position funded for approximately 1,508 hours over an 18-month period (up to 29 hours per week), subject to change based on budget and project needs
• Background investigation may be required prior to onboarding
• Remote-only work setup; candidates must have access to a suitable home office