Oregon Washington Coastal Office Scientific & Technical Support

About the role

Lynker Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Oregon Washington Coastal Office Scientific & Technical Support to join our growing team. This role is contingent upon contract award, and pricing may be subject to change based on final bid. The anticipated start date is September 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Oregon Washington Coastal Office (OWCO) of the National Marine Fisheries Service through ESA section 7 and MSA consultations developed according to Regional procedures.
• Prepare consultation documentation adhering to Regional standards.
• Evaluate the proposed project effects of human activities, including land, water, and fishery management activities on fishery resources, protected species, and habitat.
• Write ESA Biological Opinions and MSA responses to action agencies related to their Biological Assessments for listed species, designated critical habitat, and essential fish habitat under NMFS jurisdiction.
• Write ESA Letters of Concurrence and MSA responses to action agencies related to their Biological Assessments for listed species, designated critical habitat, and essential fish habitat under NMFS jurisdiction.
• Review biological assessments, permit applications, and/or consultation initiation packages from action agencies for listed species, designated critical habitat, and essential fish habitat under NMFS jurisdiction and provide feedback and technical support to action agencies.
• Provide pre-consultation technical assistance to action agencies, applicants, or their representatives in response to inquiries.
• Prepare environmental documentation pursuant to NEPA.
• Prepare draft incidental take permits and other necessary documentation for ESA section 10 activities.
• Cook with NMFS fish passage engineers for reviews of proposed designs.
• Prepare appropriate documentation for each consultation and follow West Coast Region and OWCO protocols for quality assurance, electronic filing, and consultation tracking.
• Review habitat restoration proposals to implement Recovery Plans.
• Cook with Project Officer or Geographic Branch Manager on assignments and work products.
• Follow recommendations from agency staff on legal, regulatory, or technical sufficiency and compliance.
• Develop reasonable schedules and meet timelines and completion dates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years’ experience, or Master’s degree, from an accredited college or university in aquatic biology or related field of study with two (2) years of experience relating to the specific task order.
• Knowledge of salmonid general life cycles and habitat requirements.
• Highly proficient English language composition and editing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working with diverse interagency teams.
• Program planning and management in a team environment.
• Developing performance metrics and milestones.
• Skill in most common software applications, to include MS Office and Google Workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Implementation of ESA section 7 and section 10 regulations and document preparation or experience writing Federal regulatory documents adhering to agency guidance.
• Experience assessing the impacts of human activities on marine, estuarine, or anadromous species and their habitats as part of a regulatory program.
• Experience working with tribal governments.

Benefits

Lynker offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost.
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays.
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year.
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace.
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional travel estimated at two times per quarter.