Fisheries Biologist (Part-Time Consultant)

FedWriters, Inc.•,

33d•$50 - $57•Remote

About The Position

FWI is hiring a Fisheries Biologist on a part-time consulting basis to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, on its Columbia River Fish Mitigation (CRFM) literature compilation project. You will provide the subject matter judgment behind a screened library of biological and fisheries research, reviewing flagged and borderline records and spot-checking final packages. It is well suited to a consultant, academic, or semi-retired professional who knows the Columbia River system. FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Review borderline and flagged literature records for relevance to Columbia River fish mitigation topics
Confirm or correct subject classifications and screening decisions
Advise the team on terminology, species, life stages, and research methods
Spot-check screened records and final packages for scientific accuracy
Join periodic check-ins with the Program Manager and team

Nice To Haves

Experience with USACE, NOAA Fisheries, BPA, tribal, or state fisheries programs in the Columbia River Basin
Knowledge of ESA-listed salmonids, juvenile and adult fish passage, and hydropower operations
Experience conducting literature reviews or systematic reviews
Familiarity with Zotero or other reference management tools

Responsibilities

Review borderline and flagged literature records for relevance to Columbia River fish mitigation topics
Confirm or correct subject classifications and screening decisions
Advise the team on terminology, species, life stages, and research methods
Spot-check screened records and final packages for scientific accuracy
Join periodic check-ins with the Program Manager and team