We are seeking a Fish Habitat Biologist to monitor all activities occurring within 200’ of any water body within the Quinault Indian Reservation (QIR) and will participate in restoration and/or monitoring activities related to salmon habitat needs. This position participates in the implementation of the Quinault Indian Nation (QIN) Forest Management Plan, a document which provides the direction and technical specifications by which forest management activities are performed on the QIR. The Fish Habitat Biologist will work closely across disciplines to communicate technical expertise to the Nation and all employees therein concerning fish habitat. The Fish Habitat Biologist participates in all Interdisciplinary Team processes for on-reservation timber sale projects. This work includes reviewing Hydraulic Project Applications and issuing Hydraulic Project Approvals (HPA) for projects as required by QIN laws and policies, and monitoring compliance with said permits and issue violations if necessary. This position works closely with other staff to recommend and/or implement monitoring or restoration projects associated with salmon and their habitat.

Primary Functions:

• Acts as a technical expert on fish habitat to the Nation, its employees, and landowners
• Contributes knowledge and expertise related to environmental protection of fish habitat as part of an Interdisciplinary Team for on-reservation timber sale planning, including implementation of the QIN Forest Management Plan
• Reviews, issues, and monitors compliance on Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) permits for work along streams within the QIR
• Maintains good working relationships with staff, stakeholders and landowners
• Communicates management objectives to staff and Tribal officials
• Plans and implements restoration and/or monitoring activities related to salmon habitat needs
• Budgets and provides oversight to grants or contracts related to restoration projects
• Maintains necessary files and databases for record keeping

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, environmental science, or related field AND minimum of 3 years of professional experience. A Master’s degree in the applicable science will substitute for 2 years of the required experience.

Knowledge of salmonid general life cycles and habitat requirements, principles and procedures of fish habitat management and biological research, effects of timber management on fish and its habitat, standard fish habitat sampling methodologies, habitat restoration principles for salmonids, and GIS is preferred. The successful candidate must be able to pass a federal background check, and drug screening; hold or have the ability to obtain a valid Washington State driver’s license and have and maintain the ability to be insured under QIN automobile insurance. Candidates must have the ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and rugged terrain.