<\/p>\n
Position Closes: June 25, 2020<\/ins><\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: Fisheries Biologist<\/p>\n Department: Natural and Cultural Resources<\/p>\n Reports To: Fisheries and Resource Protection Manager<\/p>\n Job Status: Exempt<\/p>\n Type: Regular Full Time<\/p>\n Grade: I – $25.96<\/p>\n JOB SUMMARY: (1) Supervise and coordinate fisheries technician crew, oversee spawn survey and harvest sampling, and salmonid population monitoring data including collection, QA\/QC, analysis and synthesis;<\/p>\n (2); participate in technical co-management forums for finfish and shellfish; (3) provide technical support to policy on shellfish and finfish and on proposed annual management plans; (4) conduct fish exclusion and technical support for habitat restoration projects, 5) assist in other research, monitoring, and planning activities in support of fisheries management; and (6) provide technical expertise to other department projects and activities. OTHER DUTIES: PREFERENCE: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION: REQUIRED SKILLS\/KNOWLEDGE\/ABILITIES POSITION: REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS [The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.): DESIRED SKILLS\/KNOWLEDGE\/ABILITIES POSITION \u2022 Prior experience with fish exclusion and electrofishing at river-scale engineered logjam construction projects. Completion of Smith Root’s Electrofishing Principles and Safety Certification Course or similar is highly desirable. I have read and understand the position requirements as stated above I further, understand that occasionally I may be instructed to perform duties that are not listed above but are relative to my position.<\/p>\n The Tribe hopes that the employment relationship will be long and productive, however the Tribe is an employer at-will therefore you may terminate the employment relationship at any time and likewise the Tribe may terminate the employment relationship at any time. Neither you nor the Tribe needs to provide a reason for a decision to terminate the employment relationship.<\/p>\n
\nPosition responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\nMAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
\n(1) Supervise fisheries technician crew and coordinate and oversee salmonid population monitoring data collection, including quality
\nassurance\/quality control of the data and samples. Coordinate with other Nooksack co-manager technical staff.
\n(2) Summarize, analyze and synthesize field-collected data in technical reports.
\n(3) Coordinate with Lummi Nation and Washington Department of Fish and WDFW on methodology, spawn survey scheduling, data sharing, data exchange, and estimating population abundances. Ensure consistent methodology is used in chinook surveys to record and map (GPS) redds, carcasses and live adults, and to collect biological data on carcasses including species, gender, fork length, and sampling for otoliths, coded wire tags, scales, and tissues for DNA analysis. Coordinate with other co-managers on spawn surveys using existing methodologies for other species, with emphasis on steelhead.
\n(4) Attend co-manager technical meetings as directed, such as Nooksack\/Samish terminal area salmon forecasting and escapement estimate meetings, and hatchery planning meetings.
\n(5) Coordinate with Lummi Nation and WDFW on developing annual Nooksack winter steelhead management plan, and track and report harvest.
\n(6) Oversee sampling of fisheries including Ceremonial and Subsistence chinook fisheries, chinook and coho sampling at local buyers, and halibut sampling at buyers for species, gender, fork length, and sampling for otoliths (chinook, halibut), coded wire tags (chinook and coho), scales, and tissues for DNA analysis. Assist International Pacific Halibut Commission staff and Lummi Nation in sampling halibut.
\n(7) Develop and implement research projects on dynamics, distribution, life history and behavior of Nooksack salmonid populations. Summarize, analyze, and report findings.
\n(8) Participate in shellfish research forums including the Pacific Northwest Crab Research Group.
\n(9) Provide technical expertise in fisheries management and salmon recovery forums as needed.
\n(10) Provide technical input on draft annual shellfish management plans, including crab, shrimp, clams\/oysters, geoducks, urchins, and sea cucumbers.
\n(11) Conduct fish exclusion and field support for habitat restoration projects.
\n(12) Provide technical input on forest practices water typing for presence of absence offish by assisting Forests and Fish Specialist with review of proposals and participation in Department of Natural Resources interdisciplinary teams.
\n(13) Assist in other research, monitoring, or planning activities in support of fisheries management.
\n(14) As time allows, participate in other technical activities of the Natural and Cultural Resources Department, including those related to watershed assessment, restoration and management.<\/p>\n
\nBecause of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Indian Preference Policy applies to this and all positions with the Nooksack Indian Tribe.<\/p>\n
\nThe following qualifications are required for the incumbent to have, in order to be considered for the position.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 B.S. degree in Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, or related field and 2 years of experience in collection, analysis and reporting of fisheries and\/or environmental data, or 10 years of relevant work experience.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Data quality assurance\/quality control.
\n\u2022 Data management and analysis.
\n\u2022 Familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) GIS software, and GPS.
\n\u2022 Excellent oral and written communication skills, cultural sensitivity, empathy, and ability to work with diverse groups.
\n\u2022 Demonstrated ability to evaluate, interpret, and apply scientific knowledge.
\n\u2022 Demonstrated ability to work independently, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, and effectively prioritize tasks.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Must pass alcohol\/drug test at time of hire and throughout employment.
\n\u2022 Must pass criminal background check at time of hire and periodically thereafter.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Must have and maintain throughout employment a valid Washington State Drivers License and meet the insurability requirements of the Tribe. (Must Provide Driving Abstract at time of hire).<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 This position requires both office and field work.
\n\u2022 The standard work week is 8:30-5:00 Monday through Friday (occasionally may have to work evenings).
\n\u2022 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods and frequently required to talk and listen.
\n\u2022 Sitting for extended periods while at a desk or in meetings.
\n\u2022 Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, and telephone system
\n\u2022 Ability to lift up to 20+ pounds without assistance occasionally.
\n\u2022 Typical office setting with environmentally controlled conditions.
\n\u2022 Read, write, speak and understand English
\n\u2022 Ability to listen, understands customers, and has the ability to translate rules, regulations, and policies to clients so they understand the issues\/problems.
\n\u2022 Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations with composure.
\n\u2022 May have to walk\/drive between office locations under a variety of conditions.
\n\u2022 Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip from assigned work areas.
\n\u2022 Ability to work in the field both in streams and rivers and during inclement weather.
\n\u2022 Field work entails working in large rivers and streams at a range of flows and weather conditions and requires comfort assessing and mitigating risks of field work, walking over uneven ground, and wading in and across streams and rivers.<\/p>\n
\nThe following qualifications are preferred\/helpful for the incumbent who has these skills\/knowledge or abilities for this position.
\n\u2022 M.S. Degree in Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, or related field.
\n\u2022 Education and\/or experience in fisheries harvest management, including familiarity with population models, and experience in quantitative modeling and statistical analysis.
\n\u2022 Strong working knowledge of salmonid ecology and behavior, fisheries, geomorphology, and aquatic ecology. Familiarity with Nooksack salmon populations and habitats is a plus.
\n\u2022 Experience working with Native American tribes.
\n\u2022 Previous spawn survey and adult harvest sampling experience. Optimally including taking otoliths, DNA tissues, coded wire tags, scales, and interpretation and management of this data.
\n\u2022 Ability to identify adult and juvenile salmonids to species.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Experience with boat handling, including pontoon rafts, drift boats, and\/or small row boats.
\n\u2022 Experience using escapement estimate methodologies, and with determining abundance and productivity estimates.
\n\u2022 Prior experience with shellfish management, preferably in the Pacific Northwest.
\n\u2022 Prior experience in supervision of field crews.<\/p>\n