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Environmental Specialist- Fish Habitat Consultation
Job in
Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, 01931, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
IBSS Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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Science
Environmental Compliance, Environmental Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title: Environmental Specialist
- Fish Habitat Consultation
Location: Gloucester, MA
This Position is contingent upon contract award
Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible
Salary Range: $75K - $90K
Final date to receive applications: July 31, 2026
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IBSS is seeking an Environmental Specialist to provide assistance in the technical and environmental review, including Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) actions under the OCS Lands Act of 1953 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005, including lease sales and site development for offshore wind energy;
Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) actions
The technical and environmental reviews are conducted under the authority of the NEPA as well as the Essential Fish Habitat provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. These reviews will then form the basis for NMFS recommendations to the federal action agencies on how best to avoid, minimize or compensate for impacts to fishery resources and their habitats.
This Position is contingent upon contract award.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, evaluate, and work to mitigate adverse impacts of development projects on fishery habitats, as well as avoid conflict with the fishing industry.
- Make recommendations to HESD for guidance and criteria for assessing development projects.
- Review public notices when published in the Federal Register and provide technical review of all project development information related to conservation of living marine resources.
- Conduct literature reviews to obtain background information.
- Review study designs, Environmental Impact Statements, Site Assessment Plans, Construction and Operations Plans, and monitoring plans and provide recommendations on how to avoid, minimize or compensate for adverse impacts to habitats and fisheries resources.
- Collect, compile, and analyze complex data and identify trends.
- Enter data and conduct quality control reviews.
- Draft responses, reports and reviews.
- Conduct and document site visits.
- Copy documents, compile records, organize and maintain filing systems (including electronic filing).
- Prepare maps and other geographical displays and analysis.
- Provide recommendations to HESD on issues associated with the conservation of living marine resources.
- Attend meetings, conferences, conference calls and site visits.
- Write reports and make oral presentations before audiences of professional and varied interests.
- Bachelors degree Environmental Science or relevant field and 3 years of relevant experience
- Experience providing biological, economic, or social analyses to support recommendations for natural resource conservation measures.
- Critical thinking and the ability to assess potential impacts to living marine resources.
- Proficient with common databases and office productivity programs, such as Word, Excel, Gmail, Google docs, and Endnote.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently and comply with project deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others, including a diverse array of federal action agencies.
- Strong professional writing skills and the ability to express both biological and regulatory concepts in plain language
About IBSS Corp.
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.
Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better…
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