Senior Fisheries Biologist

ICF•West Sacramento, CA

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

ICF is seeking a Senior Fisheries Biologist to support their growing acoustic telemetry services as part of the Fish and Aquatic Science and Technology (FAST) Team. This role involves conducting studies, analyzing data, developing proposals, and managing budgets for research and technical projects, primarily in the San Francisco Estuary, along the west coast, and nationally/internationally. The position will lead logistically complex studies, assist with business development for applied research, monitoring, and habitat restoration in the Delta, and interpret biological information. The role may also assist with regulatory documents and training junior staff on field and laboratory techniques. The starting pay range is $85,000 to $105,000, with a broader range of $73,770.00 - $125,408.00 based on various factors.

Requirements

Master’s degree in fisheries biology or equivalent science related field, or a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years conducting field research in fish and aquatic science

Nice To Haves

Experience with acoustic telemetry and other research and monitoring techniques
Recognized as an expert in the field, with strong leadership skills, with ability to motivate and guide staff towards success
Ability to identify and capitalize on emerging fish and aquatic science issues in the San Francisco Estuary
10+ years conducting field research in fish and aquatic science
5+ years experience operating motor boats
Team leadership skills: Set high personal performance and quality standards and work collaboratively in a team environment to resolve problems; view all team members as critical and treating team members with respect and professionalism; ability to collaborate and leverage team member strengths; mentor/develop junior team members
Positive energy as evidenced in an optimistic outlook, a sense of humor, and a disposition to encourage. Individual should be affable and someone that people generally want to be around.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership with data collection and problem solving for various acoustic telemetry projects and other studies
Work closely with Senior Scientists and follow directions provided by Project Managers to conduct field work and develop project reports, including graphs and data summaries
Collaborate on applied research that results in peer-reviewed publications
Assist on regulatory projects/documents as needed
Maintain acoustic telemetry arrays
Serve as boat operator and/or crew on work boats
Lead logistically complex studies
Assist with business development for applied research, monitoring, and habitat restoration in the Delta
Interpret biological information
Assist with training junior staff on field and laboratory techniques