Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Review permit applications and develop biological opinions to minimize or avoid impacts to protected species for environmental resource permits and other regulatory or planning authorizations such as Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP), Coastal Construction Control Line permits (CCCL), Sovereign Submerged Lands Leases (SSL), Joint Coastal Permits (JCP), various management plans, comprehensive plan amendments and State Clearinghouse under Coastal Zone Management Program (CZMP); Provide technical assistance to other sections within the agency, as well as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Army Corps of Engineers, Port Authorities, and county/city governments; Implement county Manatee Protection Plans (MPPs) and conduct MPP consistency determinations; Initiate, manage and/or attend meetings and workshops, and create/deliver presentations; Act as an agency expert witness in administrative hearings; Assist with management of the agency's Project Tracking System; and. Perform other duties as required, including, but not limited to: leading team efforts, offering trainings, assisting with lighting inspections and reviewing, evaluating, and commenting on coastal lighting plans and fixtures for potential impacts to marine turtles, assisting with outreach events, assisting with site inspections related to bear and panther management, participating in the agency's stranding and salvage program, and assisting with other field activities as directed.