Senior ESA Section 7 Biologist

Job description

Overview Lynker Corporation is seeking to hire a Senior ESA Section 7 Biologist (Analytical Services Level III) to support a contract with NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Regional Office (AKR), Protected Resources Division (PRD). This is a full-time position that may be performed remotely or onsite in Juneau or Anchorage, Alaska. Hiring for this position will be contingent on contract award. Lynker will be operating under its FLOAT joint venture, a NOAA ProTech Fisheries 2.0 prime contract holder.* AKR PRD requires contractor support to conduct Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultations and associated analytical work to evaluate the effects of federal actions on listed species and critical habitat. These positions will support NOAA Fisheries in meeting consultation workload demands and ensuring compliance with ESA regulatory requirements. This position is contingent upon contract award. Responsibilities: Duties of the Senior ESA Section 7 Biologist will include the following: - Provide technical assistance to federal action agencies and applicants regarding ESA Section 7 consultation requirements, species considerations, and impact minimization mea...