Fisheries Biologist I/II (FP-40020)

CLOSING DATE: Friday, February 14,2025

POSITION: Fisheries Biologist I/II

SALARY: $26.71- $35.20, per hour DOE

REPORTS TO: Biologist Senior

LOCATION: Omak, Washington

Basic Functions: The Biolgist I-II assists the Senior Fish Biologist who is responsible for monitoring juvenile and adult Summer Steelhead populations within the Okanogan subbasin. The primary objectives of this position include conducting field work in the spring season for redd surveys, assisting with an Egg-to-Fry survival study designed to fill gaps in life cycle modeling and helps to maintain a PIT array detection network. Additional responsibilities include collection of field data through mark-recapture electrofishing, habitat surveys, snorkel surveys, and other data collection activities as needed to support the Research, Monitoring and Evaluation subdivision. This position also requires office related work, including submitting permit applications, data management, data analysis, and technical report writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training:

Biologist I

• Requires A Bachelor's degree in fisheries, wildlife, natural resources science, or aquatic sciences in fisheries and habitat research. Transcript required.

Biologist II

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in fisheries, natural resources science, or environmental science AND 36 months' experience at the Biologist I or equivalent level related to fish management, conservation, and/or research; OR A Master's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the applicable science AND 12 months experience at the Biologist I or equivalent level related to fish management, conservation, and/or research. Transcript required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires knowledge of principles and procedures of PIT tagging and experience troubleshooting PIT tag readers and related components.
• Requires knowledge of basic fish biology including; marking and tagging techniques, biological research, anadromous fish life histories, basic aquaculture practices, GIS, salmonid management, fish and habitat relationships, population measurement techniques, electrofishing, field experience collecting adult and juvenile fish datasets.
• Requires computer skills including Microsoft office products statistical software, mobile networking, and software related to PIT tagging fish, including P4, 15, Biomark Device Manager, among others. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and interests.

• Requires work history that reflects excellent attendance.

• Requires the ability to install and operate PIT tag interrogation system electronics, peripherals, and corresponding computer programs and other electronic laboratory and field equipment.

• Requires the ability to organize and prepare raw data for detailed written reports and technical studies.

• Requires the ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally results from data collection and analysis, taking and giving direction to coworkers.

• Requires the ability to coordinate, lead, or supervise technical or nontechnical volunteers or staff.

• Requires the ability to apply research and statistical methods and techniques.

• Requires the ability to utilize microcomputers for data analysis, GIS, statistics, word processing and spreadsheet tasks.

• Requires the ability to synthesize research findings and formulate fish management recommendations.

• Requires the ability to gain cooperation of interested groups or landowners for fish monitoring programs.

• Requires the ability to analyze environmental information.

• Requires the ability to prepare written reports and make oral presentations.

• Requires the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

• Requires the ability to carry out tasks to completion and meeting project deadlines.

• Requires the ability to express oneself in a clear, concise, and scientifically accurate manner when providing oral or written reports to diverse audiences.

• Requires the ability to communicate effectively to multiple constituent groups and officials; lead by example.

• Requires the ability to launch and operate a boat.

• Requires sufficient hand-eye-arm coordination to safely operate tool and equipment in occasionally adverse conditions.

• Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers.

• Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations over the phone and in person.

• Requires the ability to sit for considerable periods of time and complete repetitive tasks.

• Requires the ability to work a variable schedule, including: evenings, early mornings,holidays, and weekends as the work dictates.

• Requires the ability to travel for work projects, meetings, training and conference participation as necessary. Requires ability to drive in adverse weather conditions.

• Requires a valid Driver's License and be eligible for coverage under the Tribes' vehicle

  
  
  

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, Fawn Palmer (509) 634-2839, fawn.palmer.hrs@colvilletribes.com.