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ESA Section 7 Consultation Support
Ocean Associates
Customer Service
USD 29-31.5 / hour
Posted on Feb 24, 2026
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Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking a candidate to support the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Protected Resources for duties associated with the preparation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) section 7 consultations. OAI is a Virginia corporation established in 2003 that provides consulting and technical services to the U.S. government, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and the private sector. We specialize in scientific program and project management, strategic planning, professional and technical services, and stakeholder engagement, supporting government contracts.
NOTE: A cover letter that describes how your skills, experience and education meet the required qualifications of the position must be included with your resume when submitting the application and is mandatory
DUTIES:
- Assist Federal staff in conducting analyses and required research to enable consultation under Section 7 of the ESA.
- Assist Federal staff in providing technical assistance to Federal action agencies as part of ESA section 7 consultations.
- Critically analyze scientific literature, agency documents, and other applicable information to assess impacts of activities on protected species and develop/evaluate mitigation and monitoring to support agency findings under the ESA.
- Perform record-keeping and other documentation tasks to ensure compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and other applicable statutes.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Work will be performed remotely
Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary: $29.00 to $31.50 per hour.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field and one year of relevant experience
- Documented evidence of education and/or experience in one of the following: environmental regulations and the Federal regulatory process; environmental sciences, biological sciences (fisheries biology/ecology; marine mammal biology/ecology; sea turtle biology/ecology; and/or marine biology/ecology), ecological risk assessment or environmental impact analysis, scientific project management.
- Preferred experience in one or more of the following fields: infrastructure, fisheries, offshore wind, acoustics, water quality, toxicology, coastal modeling, noise, freshwater systems.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting.
- Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement appropriate action
If you are interested in being considered for this position, please APPLY THROUGH OUR ADP WEB PORTAL, AT THE LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE
Only qualified applicants that meet minimum experience or background requirements stated above need apply. When applying for this position you will be asked to upload your resume at the end of this online application.
Applicants must submit a resume that includes the following:
Cover letter that briefly describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.
Work history for past 10 years or since last full-time education.
Education.
Previous experience or training with similar requirements.
Three professional references.
Include your name in the document file name.
Upload your resume in readable, not scanned, PDF or Word format (PDF is preferred).
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire, and successfully complete a federal government background check. Ocean Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.
OAI is a government contractor and is required by law to invite applicants to self-identify their race, gender, national origin, disability status and veteran status. OAI is required to use the information it collects as part of its future affirmative action efforts in hiring. The information is collected anonymously by computer and is not connected to your application. You will see a place to check certain boxes in OAI's online application. Even though the information is anonymous, self-identification is voluntary. You can always check the box that says you decline to self-identify.
Note: If you are not selected, your materials may be retained for present or future opportunities. We may use your resume in bidding on a project and if we are awarded the work, we will contact you before seeking further applicants. If you do not wish us to retain or use your resume to seek work for you, please let us know in the "Notes" section on the second page of the online application.
Posting Questions
- Do you have a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field and 1 year of relevant experience? Years of education beyond Bachelor’s Degree can be substituted for experience.
- Do you have documented evidence of education and/or experience in one of the following: environmental regulations and the Federal regulatory process; environmental sciences, biological sciences (fisheries biology/ecology; marine mammal biology/ecology; sea turtle biology/ecology; and/or marine biology/ecology), ecological risk assessment or environmental impact analysis, scientific project management?
- Do you have experience in one or more of the following fields: infrastructure, fisheries, offshore wind, acoustics, water quality, toxicology, coastal modeling, noise.
- Do you have knowledge and experience with Section 7 of the ESA?
- Would you be willing to submit to a background check?
- If you have ever worked in a NOAA or NMFS office list the location(s) in the comment box and whether you are currently working at that location. Otherwise put N/A
- Do you have any current special training (e.g. safety, CPR, wilderness, diving, etc.) or licensing (e.g. vessel operator, pilot license, etc.) applicable to this job? If yes, please list here and upload copies below, with your resume. If no, please leave blank.
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