Marine Regulatory Specialist - Essential Fish Habitat Hawai’i
Location: Honolulu, HI (Remote/hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Client: NOAA Fisheries (NMFS), Pacific Islands Region Office (PIRO)
Security Requirement: Public Trust Eligibility Required (US Citizen)
Help Protect Essential Fish Habitat Across the Pacific Islands
CASE Consultants International is seeking an Essential Fish Habitat & Marine Regulatory Specialist to support the NOAA Fisheries Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO).
In this role, you will help evaluate federal activities that may affect Essential Fish Habitat (EFH), support consultations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), and develop scientifically sound recommendations that protect marine habitats and federally managed fisheries throughout the Pacific Islands Region.
You will work with NOAA specialists, federal action agencies, and other stakeholders to assess proposed projects, interpret scientific and regulatory information, and develop clear, defensible consultation documents. This is an excellent opportunity for a marine resource professional who enjoys applying science to complex environmental and regulatory decisions.
The Successful Candidate - The ideal candidate is scientifically curious, thoughtful, responsive, and comfortable working at the intersection of marine science and federal environmental policy. You can evaluate complex information, exercise sound professional judgment, and produce clear recommendations that withstand technical and regulatory review.
You also share the values that guide CASE: integrity, tenacity, competence, and hustle. These principles shape how we serve our clients, support one another, and approach every challenge.
Position Overview
Review federal projects and technical-assistance requests involving potential effects on Essential Fish Habitat (EFH).
Coordinate with federal agencies to determine whether EFH consultation is required and gather the information needed to evaluate proposed actions.
Analyze potential effects on managed species, EFH, and Habitat Areas of Particular Concern.
Apply the Magnuson-Stevens Act, Endangered Species Act, and related environmental statutes, regulations, and policies.
Prepare scientifically supported effects assessments, consultation correspondence, and other technical documents.
Help develop practical conservation recommendations to avoid, minimize, mitigate, or offset adverse habitat effects.
Support coordination between EFH and ESA Section 7 consultations when appropriate.
Review agency responses to NOAA Fisheries’ recommendations and assist with follow-up after consultations.
Build productive working relationships with federal agencies, regional partners, and other stakeholders.
Maintain accurate project records and contribute to quality assurance, activity tracking, and monthly reporting.
Required Qualifications
BS or MS in in marine science, fisheries science, environmental science, natural-resource management, environmental policy, regulatory affairs, or a related technical field.
At least one year of professional experience in marine natural-resource management or a closely related field.
At least one year of experience working with the Magnuson-Stevens Act, Endangered Species Act, or related environmental and natural-resource statutes.
Ability to evaluate scientific and technical information and translate findings into clear written products.
Strong research, analytical, technical-writing, and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple reviews, deadlines, and stakeholder requests.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting NOAA Fisheries, another federal natural-resource agency, or a comparable regulatory organization.
Direct experience with EFH consultations or marine habitat-impact assessments.
Familiarity with MSA EFH requirements and federal-agency consultation processes.
Experience evaluating effects on marine species, coral reef ecosystems, pelagic habitats, bottomfish habitat, crustacean habitat, or other Pacific Island marine resources.
Knowledge of Habitat Areas of Particular Concern and Fishery Ecosystem Plans.
Experience integrating EFH and ESA consultation analyses.
Familiarity with federal project and records-management practices.
Experience working with federal agencies, regional fishery management councils, state or territorial governments, or other marine-resource stakeholders.
Why Join CASE?
CASE Consultants International is a Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and HubZone-certified firm based in Asheville, NC. With over 12 years of success, CASE supports federal and state agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private industry through expert services that advance environmental protection, sustainable development, and ecological resilience.
CASE supports mission-critical NOAA programs nationwide, combining advanced science, field operations, and innovative environmental technologies. Our teams contribute directly to ecosystem monitoring, fisheries sustainability, and climate resilience initiatives across the country.
Our goal is not simply to provide information—but to deliver environmental intelligence that empowers evidence-based decisions and supports long-term ecological and economic sustainability.
At CASE, we hire talented and passionate professionals who are committed to making the planet a safer, healthier, and more hospitable place for all its inhabitants. We create a cultivate, a flexible and collaborative work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives, values creativity, and seeks and delivers work that makes a lasting difference.
Our competitive benefits 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.
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