WATER AND FISH BIOLOGIST 1

VACANCY ANN#: STOI- 25-032
TITLE: WATER AND FISH BIO 1
DEPARTMENT: DNR, WATER & FISH
LOCATION: WELLPINIT, WA
STATUS: FULL-TIME / NON-EXEMPT
RATE OF PAY: $24.96 TO $27.00 / PER HOUR
OPENING DATE: APRIL 3, 2025
CLOSING DATE: APRIL 10, 2025

INTRODUCTION:

The Water & Fish Biologist position is a full-time, 3-year position located in Wellpinit and Spokane, Washington and is responsible for supporting the Lake Roosevelt Sediment and Biota project and collecting and developing groundwater use data collection methods and managing WQ data and submissions to EPA Stored database. and aiding in the management of the Spokane Indian Reservation’s inland lakes and streams. Specific objectives are listed below.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead data collection efforts of sediment and other biota on Lake Roosevelt working with Fisheries, consultants and cooperators such as USGS and USFWS
• Develop a GIS based groundwater use layer for the Reservation, locating and inputting data related to domestic and community wells.
• Organize historic water quality and flow data and submit to EPA Store database
• Develop and maintain flow rating curves for developing annual flow calculations on major Tribal streams
• Provide stream and lake habitat management recommendations to the Water and Fish Program Manager and Project Manager.
• Analyze data, provide annual reports to the funding agency and willingness to provide oral presentations.
• Participation with the Integrated Resource Management Plan (IRMP) Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to review tribal project proposals on the reservation
• Administrative and other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability and knowledge to safely operate and boats, 4-wheel drive trucks, ATV’s, side by sides, chainsaws, various power tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal, and written communication with diverse groups of stakeholders
• Must have knowledge and experience in collecting, organizing and interpreting field data for water quantity and quality
• Must have knowledge and experience in collecting, organizing and interpreting field data for sediment and biological sampling.
• Knowledgeable of the identification and life cycle characteristics of riparian plants and fish on the Spokane Reservation
• Ability to manage data using spreadsheets, GIS, databases, and produce maps
• Knowledge of sampling permits and reporting requirements
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively to meet deadlines
• The incumbent is expected to be punctual, self-motivated, and exercise sound judgement (safety-oriented) in carrying out the responsibilities of this position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• An associate’s degree and 1-yr experience or B.S. Degree in Water Resources, Fisheries, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resource Science, Environmental Science, or closely related field.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be tribally insurable
• Must be willing to work extended hours, nights and weekends as needed. Regular schedule is Monday – Thursday 0630 – 1700hrs; subject to change if necessary.
• Experience with operating motor boats and have or obtain Washington State Boat Operator License
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience in Arc GIS
• At time of employment, applicants must successfully clear a criminal background inquiry

*Indian Preference Applies - Indian Preference grants preference to any enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.

Confirmation receipt of on-line application submission and interview status will be sent to all applicants e-mail address used when applying. Applicants are responsible to regularly monitor their e-mail for interview notifications.

Contact: Sabrina McCoy or Kammi Rosenbaum
(509) 458-6583 or (509) 458-6527
E-mail: hrfrontdesk@spokanetribe.com
Applications must be received in the Human Resources department no later than 4:30 p.m. on the closing date
The Spokane Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy
Applicants may be subject to a Pre-Employment drug test
Positions with the Spokane Tribe are subject to a 90 Day probationary period