Biologist II/Senior (KK-49288)

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION•Coulee City, WA

55d•$31 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Biologist II-Senior implements objectives of the Chief Joseph Kokanee Enhancement Project (CJKEP) within the Fish and Wildlife Resident Fish Division. The role includes hiring and supervising staff; developing research protocols; purchasing supplies; collecting, quality-checking, and analyzing data; and writing reports to meet project deadlines. Projects may include redd, stream and habitat, electrofishing, gillnetting, hydroacoustic, creel, weir and/or screw trap, telemetry, scuba/snorkel, water quality, genetic, and age-and-growth studies. The position maintains project equipment, orders supplies, ensures deadlines are met, coordinates with outside agencies, and represents the Tribe at relevant regional meetings and conferences. This is a non-exempt position based in Nespelem, Washington. The role requires fieldwork and office work, travel as necessary, and a variable schedule that may include evenings, early mornings, holidays, and weekends. The position requires obtaining a Class A CDL within 180 days and a Washington Boater Education Card within 30 days of employment, as well as passing the Boat Washington Course. The employee must be eligible for a U.S. passport and travel to Canada.

Requirements

For Biologist II: a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in fisheries, natural resources science, or environmental science and 36 months of experience at the Biologist I or equivalent level related to fish management, conservation, and/or research; or a master's degree in the applicable science and 12 months of equivalent-level experience in those areas. A college transcript must be submitted.
For Senior Biologist: a master's degree in the applicable science and 36 months of required experience; or a bachelor's degree in fisheries, natural resources science, or environmental science and 60 months of experience at the Biologist I or II or equivalent level related to fish management, fish research, habitat management, or habitat research. A college transcript must be submitted.
Valid state driver's license and eligibility for coverage under the Tribes' vehicle insurance program.
Ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 180 days of employment.
Ability to pass the Boat Washington Course and obtain a Washington Boater Education Card within 30 days of employment.
Eligible to receive a valid U.S. passport and travel in Canada.
Knowledge of biological research, fish management, habitat assessments, fish identification, and statistical applications for fisheries management.
Knowledge of kokanee salmon and other fish species' life histories and habitat requirements.
Knowledge of environmental regulations as applied to fish management, habitat research, and fish culture.
Knowledge of standard laboratory and field methods and statistical data processing for fisheries work.
Knowledge of factors affecting fish populations, hatchery operations, common fish diseases and parasites, fish collection and spawning procedures, and fishing regulations.
Ability to define research problems, determine information needs, plan and design independent experimental research, and implement findings.
Ability to recruit, develop, retain, and supervise professional and technical staff.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise, scientifically accurate reports for diverse audiences and communicate with regulatory-agency peers.
Ability to operate and maintain work boats, including electrofishing boats, drift boats, and landing-craft-style boats up to 28 feet long.
Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet goals and deadlines and handle adverse situations calmly and accurately.
Ability to safely operate light-duty trucks and trailers, including towing, backing, and loading and unloading equipment.
Ability to work in office settings, attend meetings, conduct site visits, and perform fieldwork.
Sufficient hand-eye-arm coordination for keyboard and 10-key use and operating general office equipment.
Good physical condition and ability to hike in inclement weather and steep terrain while lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
Ability to launch and operate a boat, swim, and work safely on boats, barges, catwalks, and gangways and around cold, deep, swift-moving water.
Ability to work in inclement weather and on or around cold, moving water and variable, slippery, rugged terrain while carrying supplies and equipment.
Visual acuity to read words and numbers and auditory ability to converse by phone and in person.
Ability to sit for considerable periods and complete repetitive tasks.
Ability to work a variable schedule, including evenings, early mornings, holidays, and weekends as dictated by the work.
Ability to travel for projects, meetings, training, and conferences as necessary and drive in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Implement objectives of the Chief Joseph Kokanee Enhancement Project within the Resident Fish Division.
Hire and supervise professional and technical staff.
Develop research protocols and plan and conduct fisheries research.
Purchase and order project supplies and maintain project equipment.
Collect data and conduct data quality control and analysis.
Write reports and meet project deadlines.
Coordinate activities with outside agencies.
Represent the Tribe at relevant regional meetings and conferences.
Conduct research and surveys that may include redd, stream and habitat, electrofishing, gillnetting, hydroacoustic, creel, weir and/or screw trap, telemetry, scuba/snorkel, water quality, genetic, and age-and-growth studies.