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Scientist

• Evaluate fishery and hatchery management frameworks under ESA Sections 7(a)(2), 10(a)(1), ESA 4(d) Rules (Limits 4, 5, and 6), and Tribal 4(d) Rules.
• Assess the impacts of harvest and hatchery operations on ESA-listed salmon and steelhead populations within Puget Sound, the Columbia River Basin, and California watersheds.
• Conduct scientific and quantitative analyses, including: Harvest trend analysis, Risk assessments, Exploitation rate comparisons, Escapement goal evaluations, Alternative fisheries management strategy analyses.
• Develop project work plans, schedules, milestones, and weekly status reports to support NOAA project management activities.
• Prepare, review, and finalize ESA effects evaluations, biological determinations, technical memoranda, and supporting scientific analyses.
• Draft and revise NEPA documentation, including: Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs).
• Revise scientific and regulatory documents based on comments received from NOAA Fisheries staff, NOAA General Counsel, tribal governments, state agencies, and public stakeholders.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, fisheries biologists, policy specialists, tribal representatives, and resource managers to support fisheries conservation and regulatory decision-making.
• Communicate complex biological findings and policy recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support federal environmental compliance efforts while ensuring all analyses meet NOAA scientific and legal standards.

Senior Fisheries Management Scientist

Compliance

• Provide scientific, technical, and regulatory support for Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultations and environmental compliance activities
• Support the evaluation of federal actions affecting salmon, steelhead, protected marine species, essential fish habitat, and aquatic ecosystems throughout the Pacific Northwest and California
• Prepare scientifically sound and legally defensible environmental and regulatory documents
• Review, analyze, and synthesize biological, ecological, engineering, and project information to evaluate potential impacts on fishery resources
• Prepare, review, and revise technical and regulatory documents
• Provide technical consultation to federal agencies and identify data gaps
• Coordinate with NMFS biologists, fish-passage engineers, NOAA Science Centers, attorneys, project managers
• Maintain consultation records and administrative files
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and provide technical expertise

Regulatory Fisheries Biologist

Content Writer

• Prepare ESA effects analyses for Hatchery and Genetic Management Plans (HGMPs) and Fishery Management and Evaluation Plans (FMEPs).
• Draft and revise NEPA documentation supporting NOAA hatchery programs and associated fisheries.
• Prepare or support: Environmental Assessments (EAs)
• Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
• ESA Section 7 Biological Opinions
• ESA Section 10 permit documentation
• ESA 4(d) Limit 6 evaluations and determination documents
• Evaluate impacts of hatchery operations and fisheries on naturally spawning ESA-listed salmon and steelhead populations.
• Review and edit scientific documents for technical accuracy, clarity, consistency, organization, grammar, and regulatory compliance.
• Respond to technical comments received from NOAA reviewers, General Counsel, tribal co-managers, state agencies, and public stakeholders.
• Coordinate scientific analyses across watersheds, hatchery programs, and fisheries in collaboration with NOAA Fisheries staff.
• Maintain high-quality scientific documentation that supports NOAA's environmental compliance and fisheries management objectives.

NEPA-ESA Writer

• Support the Alaska AOA PEIS process, including internal, regional, and cross-agency coordination.
• Assist with the review and preparation of NEPA and PEIS documents, analyses, comments, and supporting materials.
• Coordinate with NOAA divisions, Cooperating Agencies, the Office of Aquaculture, General Counsel, the Alaska Fisheries Science Center, and other federal partners.
• Provide technical assistance and review support for aquaculture-related ESA Section 7 and EFH consultations.
• Compile, synthesize, analyze, and manage scientific and environmental data supporting the AOA PEIS and Alaska Aquaculture Explorer webtool.
• Conduct technical research and compile aquaculture information, scientific literature citations, webinars, presentations, and other resources.
• Support aquaculture projects where the Alaska Regional Office serves as the lead federal agency, including working groups, environmental reviews, NEPA activities, and permitting coordination.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, take notes, maintain Google Docs files, and track action items and project deliverables.
• Support the Alaska Interagency Working Group and Cooperating Agencies through meeting coordination, documentation, and facilitation assistance.
• Assist with public comment periods, webinars, FAQs, outreach materials, and internal and external AOA process messaging.
• Support government-led tribal consultation and engagement activities with Alaska tribal governments and corporations.
• Participate in meetings with federal and state agencies, applicants, permittees, industry groups, special interest groups, tribal representatives, and researchers.
• Assist with reviewing other aquaculture-related NEPA documents and proposed aquaculture activities and provide technical comments as requested.
• Prepare draft responses to aquaculture-related inquiries for government review and approval.
• Attend and/or present aquaculture information at local and regional coordination meetings, staff meetings, and workshops.

Marine Aquaculture – Environmental Compliance Specialist

Business Operations

• Provide comprehensive business, financial, administrative, and operational support.
• Support budget planning and execution.
• Participate in AIMS implementation and provide business systems support.
• Provide operational support for SWFSC business functions.
• Develop recurring operational reports and executive briefings.

Business Operations Specialist

Program Manager

• Support the full lifecycle of federal grants, from application review through award closeout.
• Coordinate national grant competitions, proposal reviews, and award documentation.
• Provide program coordination and administrative support for Sea Grant initiatives and fellowship programs.
• Collect, analyze, and report program performance data and metrics.
• Prepare reports, meeting summaries, presentations, and program documentation.
• Monitor program schedules, deliverables, and compliance with NOAA and federal requirements.
• Maintain program records, databases, and data quality.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with NOAA personnel, Sea Grant institutions, and external partners.

Program Analyst

• Provide administrative, grants management, program coordination, and technical support for national Sea Grant programs.
• Support the complete administrative lifecycle of federal grant programs from application receipt through award closeout.
• Review grant applications for administrative completeness and compliance with program requirements.
• Coordinate grant competition activities and maintain application documentation.
• Prepare draft National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation for Government review.
• Assist with grant award processing and post-award administration.
• Monitor grant activities and respond to grantee inquiries.
• Coordinate logistics for national funding competitions.
• Identify and recommend subject matter experts for proposal review panels.
• Support mentor-fellow relationships and fellowship program administration.
• Conduct research, collect program data, and perform analysis to evaluate program performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations and NOAA requirements.