Watershed Scientist

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Tfw Forest & Fish Full Time Regular Technical

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $32.25 To $35.83 Hourly

JOB TITLE:
Watershed Specialist

EXEMPT:
Yes

JOB CODE: 3-SS-T6

SHIFT: 32 hr/week

PROGRAM:
Fisheries Management

LOCATION:

150 Resort Drive

REPORTS TO:

Habitat Division Manager

SUMMARY:This position is within the Makah Tribe’s Habitat Division, which is tasked with the protection, enhancement, and restoration of treaty reserved resources. To facilitate this role, this position is responsible for
1) developing, coordinating, and implementing habitat research, monitoring, and protection efforts throughout the Makah U&A,
2) designing and implementing habitat and watershed restoration projects both on and off reservation, most specifically implementing the Lake Ozette Sockeye Recovery Plan in the Lake Ozette watershed and
3) Assisting technical staff in land management activity review and
4) Assisting in salmon enumeration programs for the Makah Traditional Territory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Because 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 as described below:

Act as project lead on various habitat monitoring, assessment, protection, and restoration projects both on and off the Makah Reservation.

Design and implement habitat restoration projects, in coordination with the Habitat Division Manager, other tribal staff and programs, and any project partners.

Oversee data analysis and management for water quality, water quantity, fish habitat, non-salmon species abundance, and land-use data using standard techniques and prepare reports and or recommendations based on pertinent findings.

Participate in development and implementation of habitat assessment and recovery plans. Participate in fish passage culvert discussions, this could include evaluating and monitoring, conducting Level A and B culvert assessments, and discussions regarding potential mitigations.

Provide written comments to environmental assessments, management plans, and any other policy or technical documents.

Participate in tribal work groups to evaluate and consider proposals and their benefits or impacts to tribal treaty resources. Work as a member of the Makah Fisheries Salmon Team and help with reviewing and providing input for any activities assigned to the Team. This includes assisting with the salmon monitoring program as needed. Work directly with the Habitat Division staff to ensure implementation of program goals.

Work with the Habitat Division and Water Quality program to identify, discuss, and assist in water quality monitoring as needed.

Work with the TFW program as needed for compliance and enforcement actions, and evaluating ecological impacts from land management activities.

Coordinate with technical and policy staff in project development and assist in writing technical reports.

Manage associated grants, budgets, and reports associated with the projects.

Participate and provide technical input in local and regional meetings as needed, as well as in any approved projects, and publications.

Assist in public education and outreach opportunities, especially working with local schools and the Makah Community.

Directly supervises up to 8 employees in the habitat program. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies…