Fishery Biologist 3- Quantitative Ecologist

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission•Cook, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is seeking highly motivated individuals to assist the U.S. Geological Survey as a Fishery Ecologist at the Western Fisheries Research Center (WFRC), Columbia River Research Laboratory. We are seeking a quantitatively minded individual to assist WFRC's Quantitative Ecology Team with a wide diversity of quantitative analyses. The incumbent will assist a range of statistical analyses, including application of mark-recapture models to estimate demographic parameter from telemetry data, updating, extending, and developing integrated population models for salmon populations, estimate abundance of fish populations, and other related analyses. The incumbent also requires strong writing skills to co- and lead-author technical reports and peer-reviewed publications, and strong communication skills for presenting results and explaining complex models to stakeholders, managers, and scientists. Essential Functions: Included in this band are professional positions that perform highly complex assignments where specialized knowledge and demonstrated competence in advanced techniques are required. (The functions listed below are characteristic of the type and level of work associated with this group and pay band. They are not all-inclusive. Individual positions may perform some or all, as well as other similar work.)

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.
Compile and collect neat and accurate data
Valid driver's license
Oral communication
Written communication
CPR/First Aid
Repair and maintain equipment
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.
candidates must also present 1 year of Specialized Experience AND a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree in fields directly related to the position being filled.
An equivalent combination of experience and education is also qualifying.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform complex tests and/or procedures that require using highly specialized methods or techniques
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