Habitat Program Biologist

Job Summary
The Hatchery Program Biologist, under the direction of and with assistance from the Fisheries Management Division Lead, will oversee and manage all aspects of the HVT Hatchery Program. This includes planning and overseeing regular hatchery operations and maintenance, planning and overseeing the associated post-release monitoring program, directing hatchery facility refurbishment and expansion, planning and executing program expansion, managing program finances, and ensures all reporting and permitting responsibilities of the program are met.

Responsibilities

Plan and oversee regular hatchery operations including egg and fish transport, egg and

alevin incubation, juvenile rearing, biosecurity and disease control, CWT and PIT tagging

operations, fish releases, and onsite data collection and monitoring.

2. Plan and oversee post-release monitoring program including juvenile trapping, RFID

antennae setup and maintenance, CWT and PIT tag analysis, and spawner surveys.

3. Plan and manage hatchery refurbishment and expansion activities including design

consultations, engineering and contractor procurement, permitting and contract support,

and equipment procurement.

4. Plan and manage hatchery program budgets, keep current with grant reporting

requirements, and seek additional funding as necessary.

5. Instruct, train, and supervise technician staff to ensure best practices are followed when

operating the hatchery or performing monitoring duties.

6. Manage the acquisition, maintenance, and use of equipment and supplies.

7. Collaborate in hatchery related investigations or projects with other tribal, state, and

federal agencies.

8. Organize and analyze data in written reports.

9. Plan, assign, schedule, and review work of assigned staff.

10. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

11. Work flexible hours including weekends.

Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in fisheries biology, aquaculture, or related field; and a minimum of five years' experience in salmonid aquaculture, implementing and supervising field projects and analysis of results. Two years’ experience may be substituted with a Master of Science degree in fisheries biology, aquaculture, or related field or three years for a PhD. Experience in construction project management is preferred and up to two years of this type of experience could be substituted for biological experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered for this position.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in salmonid aquaculture.

• Superior organizational and management skills to direct multiple simultaneous projects.

• Grant writing experience and budget management.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

• Ability to compile and analyze data.

• Supervisory experience.

• Computer and data management skills.

• Basic plumbing, carpentry, and electrical skills.

• Previous experience working in a Native American environment preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,299.51 - $115,834.84 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $61,300 - $115,835