Shellfish Biologist II- Dive Safety Officer

JAMESTOWN SKLALLAM TRIBE•Sequim, WA

3d•$70,795 - $99,113

About The Position

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe is seeking a Shellfish Biologist II to support management, conservation, and enhancement of treaty-reserved shellfish resources throughout the Tribe’s usual and accustomed fishing area. The role is based in Sequim, Washington, and focuses on the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca, from Green Point to Admiralty Head, within the broader Point No Point Treaty Area. Working under the supervision of the Fisheries Program Manager, the position serves as technical lead for intertidal and subtidal dive fisheries, particularly intertidal bivalves, geoduck, sea cucumber, and sea urchin fisheries. It also serves as the Tribe’s Dive Safety Officer, overseeing scientific diving operations and compliance with established dive safety standards. The position combines marine research, fisheries management, interagency coordination, field operations, shellfish enhancement and aquaculture support, and scientific diving oversight. It supervises the geoduck harvest monitor and may periodically supervise other Fisheries Program technicians. This is a full-time position with a listed salary range of $70,795 to $99,113.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences with course emphasis or experience in shellfish or marine biology or ecology.
Four years of professional experience in marine research or management.
Knowledge of Tribal fisheries programs in the Pacific Northwest.
Open Water Diver certification.
DAN O2 certification and experience conducting scientific diving operations in cold water environments.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently with little supervision.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, relevant database software, and technical equipment.
Ability to travel locally and regionally as assigned.
Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Advanced diving certifications.

Responsibilities

Collect or access and analyze shellfish population data, review management options with other biologists, and make recommendations on management options, harvest schedules, and proposed regulations.
Notify Tribal fishers of fishery schedules, quotas or harvest limits, and regulations.
Monitor and evaluate harvest activities to ensure orderly operations and consistency with conservation and management agreements.
Prepare technical and harvest reports and maintain shellfish population and catch-accounting databases, including fish ticket entry and reconciliation.
Represent the Tribe in technical matters affecting shellfish and marine and coastal habitats, and participate in interagency technical working groups.
Maintain current information on scientific and technical developments affecting Tribal shellfish resources.
Conduct shellfish habitat and population surveys; monitor shellfish condition and water quality; collect and process biological data; and implement shellfish enhancement as required.
Research, purchase, and maintain field equipment and gear used for shellfish research and management.
Support shellfish enhancement planning, water quality and marine biotoxin sampling regimes, monitoring communications and data tracking, shellfish sanitation program requirements, and Tribal shellfish aquaculture operations as needed.
Ensure diving complies with the Tribe’s Dive Operations Manual and approve and monitor scientific dive operations.
Maintain administrative, dive-related medical, and diving equipment maintenance and service records for divers under the officer’s auspices.
Schedule periodic dive proficiency training and maintain and recommend changes to the Tribe’s Dive Operations Manual.
Organize, implement, and maintain records for certification, proficiency training, and medical examinations of staff and Tribal fishery divers as outlined in Jamestown Tribal Fishing Code Section 6.06.07(B);1-10.
Supervise the geoduck harvest monitor and periodically supervise other Fisheries Program technicians; coordinate the monitor’s schedule, including biotoxin sample collection, and arrange monitors for selected Tribal shellfish harvest activities.
Supervise entry and dissemination of catch and biological data and ensure JST policies, procedures, and workplace practices are followed.