Biologist II/Senior/Principal (BD-47004)

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Biologist II/Senior/Principal is primarily responsible for planning, developing, and designing habitat rehabilitation, restoration, or enhancement projects, or conducting resource assessments for such projects to benefit native anadromous or resident fish species. This role requires reviewing data, survey reports, and providing analysis and interpretation of results to prepare final written reports. The Biologist II/Senior/Principal will also develop budgets for proposed projects and collaborate with representatives from various resource agencies (State, Tribal, Federal, Non-government organizations) and local/regional stakeholders to improve habitat quantity and quality.

Requirements

• Biologist II: A Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in fisheries, natural resources science, or environmental science AND 36 months’ experience at the Biologist I or equivalent level related to fish management, conservation, and/or research; OR A Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the applicable science AND 12 months’ experience at the Biologist I or equivalent level related to fish management, conservation, and/or research.
• Senior Biologist: A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the applicable science AND 36 months of required experience; OR A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in fisheries, natural resources science, or environmental science AND 60 months’ experience at the Biologist I or II or equivalent level related to fish management, fish research, habitat management, or habitat research.
• Principal Biologist: A Master’s degree from an accredited college in the applicable science AND 96 months of progressive experience up to the Senior Biologist level; OR A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in fisheries, natural resources science, or environmental science AND 120 months of progressive experience up to the Senior Biologist level related to fish management, or fish research.
• Transcript required for all levels.
• Knowledge of methods and practices of forest and rangeland management.
• Knowledge of anadromous habitat salmonids requirements.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of the Endangered Species Act.
• Knowledge and methods of collecting physical habitat data as it relates to supporting anadromous salmonids.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations; stream hydraulics, land management and development and the possible impacts to anadromous fisheries.
• Knowledge of biological research methods including data collection, interpretation and presentation, statistical and research theory and techniques, population measurement techniques and experimental design.
• Knowledge of international treaties affecting Tribal fisheries and water management in the Okanogan River Basin.
• Knowledge of freshwater physical habitat requirements of anadromous salmonids particularly steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss).
• Experience must include familiarity with the Federal Power Act and Northwest Power Act.
• Strong understanding of the Mid-Columbia Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) agreements and license orders and Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) hydro-project development, management and operations relative to anadromous fish.
• Basic knowledge of aquaculture practices for cold water species, particularly steelhead and chinook salmon.
• Experience with standard habitat collection equipment and methods.
• Ability to write and speak clearly and effectively.
• Ability to collect, compile, analyze and interpret habitat data.
• Ability to coordinate, lead, or supervise staff or volunteer to perform specific tasks.
• Ability to utilize microcomputers for data analysis, GIS, statistics, word processing and spreadsheet tasks.
• Ability to gain cooperation from civic groups, landowners, agency or local governments as it relates to fisheries management.
• Ability to prepare written reports and make oral presentations.
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks such as habitat data collection.
• Ability to understand environmental regulation and related laws.
• Ability to build long-term positive and professional working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and coworkers including the Colville Business Council, other department managers, departmental employees, tribal members, funding agency representatives, regulatory agency representatives and other government and tribal entities.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to carry out tasks to completion and meeting program deadlines.
• Ability to express oneself in a clear, concise, and scientifically accurate manner when providing oral or written reports to diverse audiences.
• Ability to function indoors in an office environment and outdoors.
• Ability to work in an office setting, attending meetings, perform site visits and conduct fieldwork.
• Sufficient hand-eye-arm coordination to use a keyboard and 10-key plus arm/hand movements to retrieve work materials and operate a variety of general office equipment.
• Good physical condition to be able to work and hike in inclement weather conditions of over variable and rugged terrain carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to drive light duty trucks, tow and disconnect trailers.
• Ability to launch and operate a boat.
• Visual acuity to read words and numbers.
• Auditory ability to carry on conversations over the phone and in person.
• Ability to sit for considerable periods of time and complete repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work a variable schedule, including: evenings, early mornings, holidays, and weekends as the work dictates.
• Ability to travel for work projects, meetings, training and conference participation as necessary.
• Ability to drive in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to work effectively in all weather conditions and in rough terrain.
• Background clearance (tribal, state, federal) and must maintain clearance throughout employment.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing (if safety sensitive).
• Subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing (if safety sensitive).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance (if required).
• May be subject to pre-employment background clearances (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and design habitat rehabilitation, restoration, or enhancement projects.
• Conduct resource assessments for the development of projects to benefit native anadromous or resident fish species.
• Review data and survey reports.
• Provide analysis and interpretation of results to prepare final written reports.
• Develop budgets for proposed projects.
• Work collaboratively with representatives from State, Tribal, Federal, and Non-government organizations, as well as local and regional stakeholders, to increase the quantity and improve the quality of habitat.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees