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Central Valley Science Advisor

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-07-02

Overview reputed company, in strategic partnership with Fisheries Immersed Science Hawaii (FISH) as the FLOAT - the "FISH" and "Lynker" Ocean Alliance Team Joint Venture, is seeking an reputed company Central Valley Science Advisor to support the NOAA reputed company Coast Region California Central Valley Office (CCVO). The successful candidate will contribute to regulatory, technical, and scientific support efforts reputed company to hydropower projects, water infrastructure operations, and salmonid recovery planning. Employment in this role is contingent upon FLOAT being awarded the contract by NOAA. This role is off-site with anticipated travel to planning meetings, interagency workshops, and field assessments in reputed company and Central California. Flexible location reputed company the Central Valley is preferred. Work hours are Monday-Friday between 0600-1800 PT, not to exceed 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Provide scientific and regulatory support for ESA, NEPA, MSA, MMPA, and Federal Power Act implementation in the Central Valley. Support technical reviews and development of studies reputed company to dam removal, fish passage, habitat expansion, and hydropower facility impacts. Assist with consultation and implementation tasks for water infrastructure projects governed by long-term ESA Biological Opinions. Participate in interagency meetings, including CAMT and CSAMP, contributing technical insights and coordinating with federal, state, and academic stakeholders. Support the Sacramento River Science Partnership (SRSP) with science planning, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of monitoring studies. Produce technical review documents, white papers, and presentations reputed company to hydrologic and ecological science topics. Track meeting actions and provide written summaries and recommendations to NOAA leadership. Submit detailed monthly reputed company reports reflecting scientific, administrative, and coordination activities.

Qualifications

Required: Ph.D. in fisheries, biological sciences, or natural resource management. Minimum 10 years of experience in fisheries ecology or salmonid science. Minimum 10 years of experience with ESA consultations for anadromous fish. Demonstrated record of collaborative work with diverse stakeholders. Familiarity with the science, policies, and priorities of NOAA Fisheries and federal water project operations. Strong understanding of Central Valley salmonid ecology and hydropower-reputed company habitat issues. Preferred: Subject matter expertise in NOAA Fisheries projects in the past three years. Experience developing or implementing studies reputed company SRSP or CAMT frameworks. 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 reputed company 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 reputed company to be effective. And having the right people is critical for reputed company. 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 reputed company sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

  • Comprehensive reputed company for the employee at no monthly cost
  • reputed company benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and reputed company
  • 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 reputed company 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 reputed company employment reputed company based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, reputed company, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national reputed company, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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