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Salary– $67,560.00 – $88,644.00 Annually

The preferred duty station for this position is in Wenatchee, Washington, however, we are also considering other locations in Eastern Washington.

Are you experienced in statistical analysis and consulting, using R and other statistical programs as needed for data analysis and reduction?

Do you have experience conducting research and publishing results in peer-reviewed journals? Are you able to effectively and clearly communicate the value and results of your work?

In this role, you will act as key consultant for salmon recovery science for the Director, Regional Directors, Regional Recovery Organization Directors and Board Members, and Tribes. This position is the primary point for contact for salmon recovery science for external collaboration with federal, state, tribal and regional conservation organizations.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, apply today to join the Salmon Recovery Science Unit!

With that in mind,

Picture yourself serving as Unit Leader of the Salmon Recovery Science (SRS) Unit in Eastern Washington (Regions 1, 2, and 3), and being responsible for synthesizing, communicating, and integrating relevant science across all sectors of salmon recovery (all-H’s – hatchery, harvest, habitat, hydro operations) including avian, fish, and pinniped predation.

This is a dynamic role in which you will work with regional technical teams, regional salmon recovery board staff, and the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office to quantify and prioritize factors and life stage survival bottlenecks limiting population growth.

With your experience, you will develop and execute analytical approaches to address scientific hypotheses, and ultimately draw conclusions from biological data based on facts and evidence.

The optimal applicant possess experience in coding and modifying existing code of statistical programming languages and/or platforms, including R.

You thrive on building collaboration and teamwork, and respects and values the opinions of others, creating an inclusive team environment where every member feels they contribute value to the project and WDFW.

You are excited to communicate the value and results of your work with other scientists and conservation/restoration practitioners from multiple organizations.

We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates a commitment to mentorship, creates a positive work environment, and fosters a productive team-oriented research culture.

DUTIES
Our Salmon Recovery Science (SRS) Unit Leader,

Designs and implements research studies, constructs models, and performs analysis to identify and prioritize life-stage specific limiting factors preventing population growth of Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed salmon and steelhead populations in Eastern Washington. Tasks include:
• Develops steelhead and spring Chinook integrated populations models (IPM) to examine factors that influence population viability.
• Develops fish-habitat relationships for specific life-stages limiting population growth.
• Designs and implements research studies to collect required data for model inputs.

Serves as supervisor and leader of the Salmon Recovery Science (SRS) Unit. Tasks include:
• Provides leadership, mentorship, strategic vision, and direction for the unit.
• Builds a comprehensive ESA focused research, monitoring, and evaluation program.
• Establishes priorities and secure funding for the program.
• Ensures science products and outcomes are rigorous and scientifically defensible.
• Manages contracts and budgets according to allotments.

Leads coordination, communication, and reporting of science for salmon recovery in Eastern Washington. Tasks include:
• Meets with and presents significant results to salmon recovery board members and local elected officials.
• Collaborates with tribal co-managers and regional recovery organizations
• Coordinates salmon recovery science priorities with federal (e.g., USFWS, NOAA) and state agencies.
• Works with lead entities, Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups, land trusts, and other salmon recovery community partners to strengthen external relationships.

Communicates findings and results of work in written and oral formats. Tasks include:
• Communicates the value and results of the Unit’s work with other scientists and conservation/restoration practitioners from multiple organizations.
• Identifies funding opportunities and applies for grants to support continued research.
• Prepares contractual reports and peer-reviewed publications addressing salmonid ecology, habitat relationships, abundance, conservation, management, and recovery generated by models.
• Presents study results at local, regional, and national professional meetings.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work Setting, including hazards:
• This position is stationed within Regions 1, 2, or 3.
• The incumbent will generally work in an office environment, but work will include periods of field work for data collection.
• As part of the field work, the incumbent may work in moving water for extended durations. Walking, floating in rafts, and snorkeling in rivers may occur during surveys. During these surveys, surveyors may walk or swim over slippery and/or unstable rocks, logjams, through and around deep pools, and through thick vegetation.
• Exposure to insects, thorny/spiny vegetation, pollen, inclement weather, and cold or hot conditions may be common.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting will be required.
• Working in a rural setting, surveyors may encounter hostility or threats from landowners and their pets, and possible wildlife encounters.

Schedule:
• Generally, the incumbent will work in an office environment on a 5-day, 40 hour/week schedule.
• This position also includes periods of field activity and coordination with a broad network of collaborators including those working in the field.

Travel Requirements:
• Sporadic travel, primarily within Eastern Washington.

Tools and Equipment:
• Standard office equipment.
• Field equipment may include electronic data collection devices, smolt traps, PIT tag arrays, telemetry, electroshocking and other common field sampling equipment.

Customer Interactions:
• This position will interact with tribal co-managers, state and regional recovery board staff, and other state and federal scientists.