EFH/ESA Support Specialist

*Position is Subject to Contract Award*Full time, Remote Position in the USPosition 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 mannerConduct reviews of technical assistance requests from federal agencies and stakeholders on actions that may affect EFHCoordinate with federal agencies to determine whether EFH consultation is required, and gather appropriate information to evaluate the actionAnalyze 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 disagreementsProvide written assessments of the effects of actions on EFH using the best scientifically available information, and provide EFH conservation recommendationsCombine assessments and recommendations with ESA consultation documents when appropriateAnswer questions and follow up on activities with federal agencies once consultations are completeParticipate in work groups and contribute to other EFH activities as they developPrepare monthly status/activity reports summarizing work completedRequired 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 field1 year of experience in marine natural resource management or commensurate experience1 year of experience working on MSA, ESA, or related statutesInterdisciplinary expertise in program/project management, business processes, best practices, and records managementKnowledge of federal natural resources statutes, regulations, policies, and programsRequired Training (post-hire):NOAA IT SecurityNOAA Artificial Intelligence (AI) TrainingSexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response TrainingRecords Management 101Additional 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 policiesTravel is not anticipated for this positionOvertime is not pre-authorized; unauthorized overtime is at the employee's own risk/expense