Regulatory Program Specialist – NEPA, ESA, MMPA, MSA, NHPA
Location: Lacey, WA; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR
Overview: CASE Consultants International, LLC seeks Regulatory Program Specialists to support our client, NOAA, in various locations nationwide. These are full time, fully benefited positions, with flexibility to work remotely.
Position overview: The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s (BS) degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university, preferably with a scientific major, plus 5-7 years of professional experience (MS + 4 years or PhD may be substituted). The candidate with also have:
Experience implementing Section 4 and 7 of the Endangered Species Act {ESA}, including conducting programmatic consultations, drafting biological opinions, and writing letters of concurrence
Experience with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA)
Skill and experience in negotiating with federal agencies.
Experience analyzing project impacts to fisheries, writing technical reports, and coordinating with Federal, state, and local agencies, and tribes.
Knowledge and expertise of NOAA Fisheries policies and programs, as well as experience with planning, and Federal financial management and operations
Knowledge of marine, ocean, and coastal issues.
Duties and responsibilities:
Conduct ESA, MMPA, and MSA consultations and document preparation.
Provide interdisciplinary expertise in project management, business processes, and meeting facilitation.
Manage NMFS Restoration and Permitting program for Lakes Washington and Sammamish, evaluating compliance and determining fee allocations.
Support development of programmatic consultations, engaging stakeholders and maintaining transparency within action agencies.
Complete programmatic consultations, including Biological Opinions and necessary inter-agency agreements.
How to apply:
All interested candidates should complete the Candidate Information form:
https://forms.gle/G7ncwTrwUnEGqkt3A
CASE is a Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB) and HubZone business, headquartered in Asheville, NC, focused on delivering impactful science and technology that help our clients do what they do better. CASE's mission extends beyond merely providing information — it is about delivering environmental intelligence that empowers our clients to make evidence-based decisions, fostering resilience, and actively contributing to a sustainable and responsible future.
We seek and hire talented people passionate about our planet. In addition to offering competitive pay and benefits, we cultivate an inclusive, collegial company culture that enables our employees and consultants to thrive professionally and personally. Our compensation packages include company-sponsored healthcare (medical, dental, and vision); paid leave; retirement plan; training and professional development; remote and flexible work; performance-based raises and bonuses; and others.
CASE is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and cultivating talented professionals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives and a diverse, inclusive workplace in which our employees thrive. We equitably consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information as per https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.
If you require assistance in completing this application, please contact us at careers@case-co.com.
