Technical Lead – ESA, NEPA, Interagency Consultation Support

🕒 April 17

🌲 Oregon – Remote

🌲 Oregon – Remote

💵 $80k - $120k / year

⏳ Contract/Temporary

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Lynker

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2007

🔬 Science

Science • Engineering • Environmental Policy & Compliance

Lynker is a premier science, engineering, and technology company that specializes in providing innovative solutions in weather and climate science, marine/ocean science and engineering, and space weather and space climate. The company partners with governments, communities, and industries to deliver impactful services that address global environmental security and economic prosperity. By leveraging a team of skilled scientists, engineers, and educators, Lynker tackles some of the nation’s most important missions and challenges, while also focusing on training, communications, and outreach for effective environmental policy and compliance.

📋 Description

• Provide operational oversight of all assigned projects and contract personnel • Distribute tasks, establish timelines, and manage workload across Scientific and Technical Support staff • Serve as primary liaison between contractor staff and WCR personnel • Review and approve deliverables prior to submission to NOAA, ensuring compliance with WCR protocols • Analyze and synthesize scientific data to evaluate environmental impacts on aquatic habitats and protected species • Lead development of ESA Biological Opinions, Letters of Concurrence, and MSA responses • Review biological assessments, consultation packages, and permit applications • Provide pre-consultation technical assistance to action agencies and stakeholders • Prepare NEPA documentation and ESA Section 10 permit materials • Coordinate with NMFS engineers, Science Centers, and external researchers • Manage administrative records, consultation tracking, and quality assurance processes • Participate in stakeholder meetings, interagency coordination, and technical working groups • Support mitigation banking development and regulatory compliance efforts • Deliverables include monthly progress reports, reviewed scientific documents, and consultation responses

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and two (2) years of relevant experience , from an accredited college or university in aquatic biology, conservation biology, fisheries management, wildlife management or related field of study, with one year of experience relating to the specific task order • Knowledge of salmonid life cycles and habitat requirements • Experience implementing ESA and MSA regulations and preparing federal regulatory documents • Strong technical writing, editing, and analytical capabilities • Experience assessing impacts of human activities on aquatic species and habitats • Experience working with tribal governments and diverse interagency teams • Program management and project scheduling experience • Proficiency with MS Office and Google Workplace tools • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Valid state driver’s license

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost • Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision • Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays • Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks • 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we’re all company owners! • Flexible spending accounts • Employee assistance program (EAP) • Short- and long-term disability insurance • Life and accident insurance • Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year • Spot bonuses for exceptional performance • Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses • Employee Referral Program • Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace • Personalized career growth plans for every employee