Fishery Biologist 1 - Klamath Basin Fish Monitoring

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission•Klamath Falls, OR

About The Position

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is seeking a self-motivated and high performing Fishery Biologist 1. The employment start date is contingent upon receipt of funding. The selected candidate will be working as part of a USGS field crew from the Klamath Falls Field Station. The selected candidate will be working primarily on Upper Klamath Lake with Catostomidae populations as part of a long term monitoring program looking at survival and recruitment of adult and juvenile Lost River and shortnose suckers.

Requirements

Knowledge of the theories, principles and methods of Fishery Biology
Ability to define problems, perform background research, develop and execute a project plan, organize and evaluate results, and prepare reports of findings.
Knowledge of fishery biology (including knowledge of catostomid).
Knowledge of aquatic habitats.
Knowledge of the scientific method.
Knowledge of personal computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, publishing software, presentation software, database software, topographic software, bibliographic software, and statistical analysis packages.
Knowledge of technical writing protocols.
Knowledge of statistics and mathematics.
Operate nets (seine, gill, etc.)
Lift 40-50 lbs.
Valid driver's license
Tow & maneuver trailers
Load boats on trailers
CPR/First Aid
A range of education and experience may be presented. At the lower end of the range, candidates must present successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major in biological science with at least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects and at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences, or Bachelor in Environmental Sciences with course work related to biology, natural resources management, and data analysis. An equivalent combination of experience and education is also qualifying.
At the upper end of the range, candidates must present one year of Specialized Experience OR a year of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position.
Specialized Experience is experience that equips the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position being filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

Nice To Haves

Snorkeling
Operate trap/weir
Operate motorized boats
Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC)
Operate GPS
Fish ageing (scale, otolith, other)
Fish species ID skills
Using fish keys
Compile and collect neat and accurate data
Construction, fabrication and installation skills
Repair & maintain equipment
Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) or similar boating certification

Responsibilities

Recognize and identify unusual and diverse entities, occurrences, or investigative outcomes relevant to the program area.
Modify or adapt established protocols and procedures in response to test or study findings.
Plan studies that require making significant departures from previous approaches.
Revise standard methods to improve or extend test and study systems.
Review, evaluate, prepare comments, provide formal and informal consultations, and approve mitigation conditions during license implementations.
Recommend and approve studies to evaluate potential impacts of proposed development
Contribute to rehearings and appeals of agencies' decisions under Endangered Species Act, Federal Power Act, etc.
Participate in rulemaking, preparing briefing documents and communicating and coordinating policy changes to other staff.
Prepare and present technical studies and reports.
Lead and participate in survey crews that conduct fishery monitoring of adult and juvenile catostomid.
Assist with planning, developing and executing field research projects.
Sample fish population using different sampling methodologies, including fish nets, fish traps, fish weirs, and snorkeling surveys.
Collect fisheries data and/or specimens to support scientific studies.
Record, summarize and/or file data.
Lead and perform data entry, including verifying, managing and manipulating data and data files in automated database and/or geographic information systems.
Repair and maintain research and support equipment such as sampling and photographic equipment, electronic devices, boat motors, and vehicles.
Drive a government-owned or -leased vehicle in the performance of your official duties.