At Saltwater Inc. we believe that high-quality data is vital to the health of our fisheries and oceans: our mission is to provide that data. We are a Women-Owned Small Business and are constantly seeking new team members who share our passion for innovation and environmental wellness. We are currently recruiting for a Fisheries Biologist to support California Coastal Office’s Klamath branch in supporting the conservation and protection of anadromous fish listed under the ESA and EFH. The contractor shall provide interdisciplinary expertise related to program and project management, business processes, best practices and procedures, database management, and meeting facilitation. The contractor shall have knowledge and expertise of NOAA Fisheries policies and programs, as well as experience with planning, and Federal financial management and operations.
This will be a full-time position. Work may be performed remotely in coordination with the COR and Project Lead. The contract has a base period from September 30, 2026 – September 29, 2027 and will have up to four 12-month option periods.
Duties:
- Assist NMFS with the review and technical comments of biological assessments
- Evaluate and analyze effects of proposed actions, conservation measures, and mitigation activities on ESA-listed salmon, steelhead, southern resident killer whales, green sturgeon, eulachon and their critical habitat, and EFH
- Develop recommendations on ways to minimize adverse effects to ESA-listed fish and their habitat, and EFH associated with proposed Bureau of Reclamation activities
- Participate in internal and external meetings that support the purpose of the consultation.
- Assist NMFS in preparing and reviewing section 7 consultation letters, biological opinions, incidental take permits, transmittal memos, briefing documents, national environmental policy act documents, and other written documents, as needed
- Assist NMFS monitoring compliance with ESA documents and effectiveness of terms and conditions.
- Maintain administrative records in accordance with CCO filing procedures
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 10 years or more relevant experience.
- Expertise with anadromous salmonid biology and ecology in the Klamath River, with particular emphasis on ESA conservation programs
- Expertise and procedural knowledge with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA)
- Efficiency in using word-processing programs to develop written documents
- Demonstrated experience of strong technical writing skills
- Experience managing complex impact analyses related to controversial water operations.
Salary range is $30-$45 per hour, dependent upon experience.
Saltwater Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace culture to attract the best talent and allow each member of our team to achieve their full potential and maximum productivity. Furthermore, Saltwater Inc. highly encourages qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply for positions for which they are qualified and to notify us if there are any needs for accommodation throughout the application process and/or upon hire.
Only qualified applicants with the requisite experience need to apply.
We will honor all requests for application confidentiality.