Environmental Assessment Services, LLC. (EAS) seeks to hire a Malacologist/Aquatic Ecologist with experience along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Why Work Here?
- Salary range of $60k-$70k.
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Benefits selected start first of month after hire.
- Robust benefit options: medical, vision, dental, additional life insurance, critical illness, additional hospitalization coverage, pet insurance, and identity theft offerings.
- Company paid 1X salary life insurance, short term disability and long-term disability insurance.
- Company match up to 4% on 401K
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of Programmatic Biological Assessment (PBA) and Standard Local Operating Procedures (SLOPES) for aquatic species that occur along the Texas Gulf Coast.
- Evaluate existing information on aquatic species and identification of additional data and information necessary to develop a PBA and SLOPES for each aquatic species or group of aquatic species (i.e., data gaps).
- Conducts research and compiles data to assess the potential effects and impacts of proposed programmatic actions along the Texas Gulf Coast on the aquatic species.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in aquatic ecology, fisheries, or related field with at least two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of and experience with Texas Gulf Coast aquatic (freshwater and intertidal) species and Section 7 of the ESA
- Experience researching and compiling information from the scientific literature and agency reports, conducting impact assessments, and preparing reports
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, and Adobe products
- Desire to work effectively in a team environment
- Effective and efficient verbal and written communication skills (write technical reports, present oral presentations, and coordinate with clients and agencies)
- Expertise in environmental regulations and consultation processes under the Endangered Species Act
- Prior NEPA/ESA Section 7 Training and an understanding of the procedures for interagency consultation and preparation of PBAs and SLOPES
- Technical writing and communication: ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports
- Regulatory knowledge: Understanding regulations like the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Other relevant regulations: knowledge of other federal and state regulations (Clean Water Act)
- Procedural Guidance: Familiarity with the consultation handbook and other guidance documents from the USFWS and NMFS
EAS is an SBA certified 8(a) Alaska Native Company. EAS provides comprehensive NEPA services, including the preparation of Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Biological Assessments (BAs) for federal agencies, including the United States Air Force and United States Army.
Koman Family of Companies is an Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote