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WCR of NMFS provides interagency consultation to federal agencies pursuant to the statutory authorities of the ESA, the Magnuson-reputed company Fishery Conservation and Management reputed company (MSA), the Federal Power reputed company (FPA), the Fish and Wildlife Coordination reputed company (FWCA), and the Marine Mammal Protection reputed company (MMPA). Federal agencies bring their project proposals, which may reputed company NMFS trust species and critical habitats, to NMFS for scientific, biological, and technical assistance in identifying effects and conservation measures. Through interagency consultation, WCR works closely with tribes, local, state, and federal agencies, and partners (e.g., corporations, farmers and ranchers, homeowners, non-profit organizations, trade reputed company) to reputed company science-based solutions to reputed company ecological issues. 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Start Date: As soon as possible Location: Telecommute, work may be performed offsite. Salary and Benefits: $35.00 to $40.00 per hour. These are full-time positions with a generous benefit package. 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