Lynker Corporation, in strategic partnership with Fisheries Immersed Science Hawaii (FISH) as the FLOAT – the "FISH" and "Lynker" Ocean Alliance Team Joint Venture, is seeking a highly motivated ESA Section 7 Specialist to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) California Central Valley Office (CCVO). The successful candidate will support implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), focusing on Section 7 consultations to protect and recover listed anadromous fish species and their habitats.

Work Location: Primarily remote. Field work and site visits (3x/year) may occur within Northern California or across the West Coast.

 Employment in this role is contingent upon FLOAT being awarded the contract by NOAA.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Evaluate Section 7 consultation requests and environmental documents under NEPA, CEQA, MSA, FWCA, and the Federal Power Act.

Analyze effects of proposed actions on listed species and habitats; draft biological opinions and concurrence letters.

Engage with agencies, tribes, and stakeholders to identify mitigation and conservation opportunities.

Support Section 10 permitting and ESA recovery planning efforts.

Maintain administrative records and input consultation data into ECO.

Contribute to technical meetings, field visits, and cross-divisional teams.

Prepare environmental documents and participate in habitat restoration planning.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in biological science, fisheries, conservation biology, or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience (graduate degree may substitute for experience).

In-depth knowledge of ESA, NEPA, and West Coast anadromous species.

Excellent communication and writing skills.

Valid driver’s license.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• 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

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.