CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR TOMALES BAY VESSEL MANAGEMENT PLAN, MOORING PROGRAM AND EELGRASS MONITORING AND RESTORATION PROJECT; NON-PERSONAL SERVICES

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a consultant to provide services for the Tomales Bay Vessel Management Plan, Mooring Program, and Eelgrass Monitoring and Restoration Project. The project requires a highly specialized consultant with at least 10 years of combined experience in marine resource protection or management, environmental impact analysis, and regulatory planning and review. The consultant will be responsible for implementing the next phase of the Tomales Bay Vessel Management Plan. • The consultant must have demonstrated knowledge of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act and subsequent regulations and management plans of the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. • The consultant must have demonstrated experience with writing NEPA and/or CEQA-compliant documents. • The consultant must have knowledge of relevant federal and state statutes and regulations pertaining to sanctuary resources. • The consultant must have demonstrated project management skills and strong attention to detail and follow-through. • The consultant must have the ability to meet deadlines and interact well with agency officials and the public.