JOB TITLE: Quantitative Fisheries Biologist

DEPARTMENT: Fisheries

 

POSITION SUMMARY: The Quantitative Fisheries Biologist is a full-time, 40 hours per week, position reporting directly to the Fisheries Manager. The Quantitative Fisheries Biologist will work for the Tribe as the lead biometrician as well as work directly with the Shellfish Harvest Management Biologist to advise tribal fisheries policy by conveying technical fisheries information to decision-making authorities within Swinomish. They will also serve as the lead shrimp biologist and the sea cucumber and sea urchin biologist and manager. They will apply the best available science, as well as knowledge of fisheries policy needs, to primarily aid in the management of shellfish fisheries within the Tribe’s usual and accustomed fishing areas. The position will also utilize fisheries sampling and research to assist and improve management of shellfish.

 

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Sensitive to American Indian culture, customs, and traditions
• Will work on behalf of Swinomish interests to sustainably manage all fisheries within the Salish Sea
• Genuine interest in furthering effective and sustainable fisheries management practices for all shellfish and finfish within the Salish Sea
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate (even under pressure) project components to both a technical and general public audience
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude in occasionally challenging and often stressful situations
• Experience writing and publishing reports and manuscripts. Must also be able to interpret the literature and apply the best available science to fisheries management applications and study design.
• Commit to working on scheduled field days, including occasional work on weekends, evenings, or at odd hours, sometimes in inclement weather
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently in both field and office settings
• Be physically fit and able to walk long distances over uneven surfaces carrying heavy (up to 40 lbs) equipment in order to assist with various surveys when needed

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master of Science degree in a marine biology, fisheries, biological statistics, environmental science, or other related field OR a Bachelor’s of Science in biology, marine biology, fisheries, environmental science or other related science and four years of experience working in fisheries biology or biological statistics
• Publication record