Scott Lamont

Scott W. Lamont is a Fish and Wildlife Biologist with the Alabama Ecological Services Field Office (ALFO) in Daphne, Alabama. In this capacity his primary responsibilities include Section 7 Section 7
Section 7 Consultation The Endangered Species Act (ESA) directs all Federal agencies to work to conserve endangered and threatened species and to use their authorities to further the purposes of the Act. Section 7 of the Act, called "Interagency Cooperation," is the mechanism by which Federal agencies ensure the actions they take, including those they fund or authorize, do not jeopardize the existence of any listed species.

Learn more about Section 7 consultations and serving as the recovery biologist and species lead for a portfolio of 9 listed species throughout the state. Along with these duties, he is also the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers liaison, Coast Guard liaison, and serves as the lead contact for military projects on military installations throughout Alabama. Scott is heavily involved in coaching and mentoring others and has developed partnerships with the NOAA Gulf Corps, University of South Alabama, and he regularly participates in high school and college career days and other community events representing the Service whenever he can. Scott previously served for 22 years in the U.S. Air Force and was able to become an employee with the Service in 2021 through the Skillbridge program.

OTHER POSITIONS

• Mar 2022 - Present: Wildlife Biologist, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alabama Ecological Services Field Office, Daphne, AL 
• Aug 2021 - Mar 2022: Wildlife Biologist (Skillbridge Intern/Volunteer), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alabama Ecological Services Field Office, Daphne, AL 
• Jul 1999 - Jan 2022 – Personnel Officer, Numerous Assignments, Retired Air Force Lt Col (O-5)

WORK TEAMS, TASK FORCES, COMMITTEES, etc.

• Oct 2022 - Dec 2024: President, Southeast Veterans Employee Resource Group 
• May 2022 – Jan 2025: Project Lead for Southeast Region Leadership Academy Development Initiative 
• Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: Military Lands Coordinator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 8. 
• Jan 2025: Instructor – Southeast Region Leadership Academy 
• Jan 2025: Southeast Region Leadership Academy Advisory Council member

CERTIFICATIONS and TRAININGS and EDUCATION

• 1995-1999 - Texas State University. B.S., Geography--Resource and Environmental Studies. 
• 2005-2008 - University of Denver. M.S., Environmental Policy and Management (Natural Resource Management). 
• 2011-2012 - University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO. M.A. Counseling and Human Services

PUBLICATIONS, OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS and COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER

• 2022 - Star Award (for participating in a detail with the Tennessee Field Office to assist with a backlog of Section 7 consultations. 
• 2022 - Star Award (for participating in USFWS Veterans Day event for the USFWS Director) 
• Volunteer at 5-Rivers - Alabama Delta Resource Center (2019). Assisted Nature Center manager/lead biologist execute daily operations over a 6-month period. Worked to improve nature exhibits to enhance the enjoyment for visitors.