Office of Protected Resources is seeking 4 ESA Section 7 consultation
biologists. Below is the description of duties. The announcement
number is NMFS-PR-2008-0025(http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/).
Please distribute broadly
The announcement closes September 30.
These positions are in the Office of Protected Resources, Endangered
Species Division, at Silver Spring, MD. The incumbents will
implement section 7 (interagency consultations) of the Endangered
Species (ESA), in accordance with statutory requirements and agency
policies and procedures. The incumbents will analyze Federal
activities to determine their effects to threatened and endangered
species under NMFS jurisdiction. These activities may include U.S.
Navy training activities, scientific research cruises, and the
issuance of scientific research permits. They will undertake this
activity in coordination with the General Counsel for Fisheries, NMFS
Regions and Centers, and other elements as appropriate. The
incumbents will also provide guidance to other agencies on ESA
Section 7 consultation requirements and processes; and prepares
briefing materials and background materials for NMFS, NOAA, and DOC
officials on applicable ESA program activities.
