Senior Biologist

Closing Date to Apply: Open Until Filled

Salary: $77,105.60 - $118,768.00

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD's benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD - Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Grant County PUD will administer a background check as part of the hiring process.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, this position conducts and oversees field work, drafts various reports and reviews

data, manages contracts and permits, attends, and presents at professional conferences, participates in regional

technical working groups and committee meetings including state, federal and tribal entities.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the design, coordination, and implementation of field work associated with collection of required biological and water quality data, ensuring meaningful information is collected. Perform data collection and monitoring activities on a variety of fisheries, wildlife, and water quality programs.
• May manage programs and projects (contract administration), prepare basic analyses, and understand technical analyses and reports. Interact with agency and tribal biologist to review study results.
• High level of experience and knowledge on scientific research methodology, and Columbia River fish, wildlife, and water quality topics and sampling techniques.
• Assist in the implementation of fish, wildlife and water quality evaluations required in the FERC License Order, 401 Certification, NOAA Fisheries Biological Opinion, USFWS Biological Opinion, Priest Rapids Salmon and Settlement Agreement Hanford Reach Agreement and other programs/settlements. Develop reports, study plans, and basic compliance filings.
• Conduct research, planning, scoping, and budgeting for current and future affecting fish, wildlife, and water quality; conduct data entry; review, analysis, and reporting activities of the Business Unit's work; coordinate and participate in trainings and meetings taking advantage of all educational opportunities for professional development.
• Administers and manages the Fisheries and/or Wildlife Program for the Utility; lead or assist in the design, preparation, execution, analysis, and reporting of fisheries and/or wildlife programs required by the FERC.
• Acquire and solidify appropriate permits for the EA to conduct its work activities; understand the requirements and regulations for permitting for the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Scientific Collection Permit, fish transport permits, and other permits as needed; plan and coordinate permitting as well as provide accurate data collection and produce annual reports.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan; the incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
• Following all safety policies and procedures.
• Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
• Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.
• Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.
  

Required:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, or related environmental field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in fish, wildlife, or water quality.
• Experience with boats, trucks, trailers, and fish, wildlife, and water quality sampling equipment.
  
  

License & Certification

Required:

• A valid State driver's license and a Washington State Boaters Certification are required.
  
  

Other Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of proficient knowledge of statistics, computers, basic understanding of water hydraulics, fish passage, fish protection facilities at dams, terrestrial (wildlife and botanical) population trends; demonstrated knowledge of the chemical, physical, and biological properties of the aquatic environment.
• Skills in working in a team environment and being able to communicate effectively and efficiently with internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No
• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
• The Lead Field Biologist will be required to perform work of a mixed nature (office and field) that varies by season.
• Field activities may require long hours and nighttime work.
• Regional travel for meetings and field work may be required.
• Typical shift of employees in this position: ☐8 hours ☐9 hours ☒10 hours ☐12 hours
• For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).
  
  

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.