The Eugene Water & Electric Board seeks an experienced Biologist II to provide biological sciences expertise to prepare all study, design, operating or implementation plans or reports necessary to ensure comprehensive and cost-effective deployment of the Wildlife Management Plan associated with the newly issued FERC Operating License at the Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project.

The selected candidate will also:

• Participate in planning and design of fish and wildlife monitoring programs; lead the collection of biological field data, monitor and evaluate biological compliance, perform analysis, and write reports; use geographic information systems (GIS) and other software to perform analysis and provide reports.
• Conduct or contract for the deployment of fish and wildlife monitoring programs at hydro projects.
• Ensure that fish and wildlife protection habitat and facilities perform as specified and that compliance related to reporting is complete and submitted for agency review as required.
• Monitor and evaluate natural resource issues that may affect EWEB now and in the future.
• Implement and advise EWEB’s environmental programs and policies.
• Develop productive and collaborative relationships with regulatory agencies and advisory groups.
• Collaborate with EWEB management, Board, public, and stakeholders for successful program outcomes.
• Develop strategies related to environmental initiatives, risk management, and programmatic priorities.
• Provide compliance expertise in addition to work listed above: including ESA, NEPA, Biological Opinions, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and FERC fish and wildlife requirements.

The starting salary for this position is $78,704.22-$98,380.44 annually, commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and experience as it relates to the position:

EWEB offers a generous benefits package including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage (EWEB pays 95% of premiums for employees and 75% of premiums for eligible dependents)
• Health Reimbursement Account (VEBA) and Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Program with up to $750 in program incentives
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Public Employee Retirement and IAP plans
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental benefit plans
• Vacation leave, sick leave, and holiday pay
• Membership at EWEB Employee Credit Union
• Relocation/House Hunting reimbursement package for qualifying candidate

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

• Experience: Four years of experience in aspects of ecological, fisheries, or natural resources management.
• Education:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in biological or physical sciences or a closely related field.
• Equivalency: An equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.