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Endangered Species Act Reviewer - Biologist [ https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/4674079 ] 10/07/2024 03:18 PM PDT
Are you ready to bring your expertise of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed species and their designated critical habitats to join King County's Water and Land Resources Division's (WLRD) River and Floodplain Capital Unit or Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) in their phenomenal work to improve water quality and achieve multi-benefit flood risk reduction outcomes that preserve, restore, and enhance the natural function of flood-prone areas?

About the Role [ https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/4524996/geologist/apply ]:  
We are looking for two (2) Endangered Species Act Reviewers - Biologists (Environmental Scientist III) to join our team. These positions will serve as a liaison between King County WLRD / Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) and the National Marine Fisheries Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (NMFS and USFWS, collectively known as the "Services") and will support the Services in their review of WLRD/WTD capital projects and programs. These individuals will evaluate the effects of proposed WLRD/WTD actions on ESA-listed species and their designated critical habitats and will draft Biological Opinions in accordance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Having dedicated Services Reviewers will allow WLRD & WTD to expedite federal permitting and speed-up delivery of flood control, wastewater treatment and habitat improvement projects.   

This position performs work remotely and onsite.

    

About the Team:

King County Water and Land Resources Division is a leader in diligently working to reduce destructive flooding in the County while also improving habitat for salmon and other aquatic and terrestrial species.  The County also considers many other benefits in its flood control projects including equity and social justice, clean water, recreation, and open space conservation (among others) and closely coordinates with regulators, tribes and other interested parties to implement the best flood control projects possible.  This coordination and attention to multiple benefits creates great projects that improve conditions for people and animals. 

 

Similarly, the King County Wastewater Treatment Division’s mission is to protect public health and the environment by collecting and cleaning wastewater while recovering valuable resources for a thriving Puget Sound.   

 

These positions will support these multi-benefit missions, and will help us protect water quality, reduce flooding and improve salmon habitat by streamlining permitting of great projects in both Divisions.  

**Commitment To Equity and Social Justice:
**King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive.  We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Endangered Species Reviewer, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.     [ https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/4524996/geologist/apply ]
**Apply now** [ https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/4524996/geologist/apply ]** for a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resource Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) or Wastewater Treatment Division. Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities.  Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits [ https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx ], and growth opportunities. **   body { font-size: 1em; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; color: #333333; }

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