Fishery Management Specialist – ESA, NEPA, Fisheries Consultation Support

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Fishery Management Specialist supporting NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service through scientific analysis and regulatory documentation. Requires expertise in fisheries management and consultation activities.

Posted 6/25/2026contractRemote • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, interpret, and synthesize scientific data to assess environmental impacts
Prepare ESA Biological Opinions, Letters of Concurrence, and MSA responses
Review biological assessments, permit applications, and consultation packages
Provide technical assistance to action agencies and applicants
Draft enrollment documentation for programmatic consultations
Prepare NEPA environmental documentation
Develop ESA Section 10 permit documentation
Revise documents based on NOAA, General Counsel, tribal, and public feedback
Coordinate with NMFS engineers, Science Centers, and research partners
Maintain administrative records and consultation tracking systems
Participate in technical teams, meetings, and stakeholder coordination efforts
Support mitigation banking efforts and regulatory compliance
Assist with FOIA response documentation
Deliverables include ESA Biological Opinions, NEPA documentation, and monthly progress reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience, or a Master’s degree
Knowledge of salmonid life cycles and habitat requirements
Strong technical writing and analytical skills
Experience working in team-based, interdisciplinary environments
Proficiency with MS Office and Google Workplace tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysistechnical writingenvironmental documentationbiological assessmentsESA Section 10 permit documentationNEPA documentationmitigation bankingFOIA response documentationconsultation tracking

Soft Skills

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