Senior Biologist

Wanapum Maintenance Center, 505 Royal Ave NW, Beverly, WA 99357, USA

Closing Date to Apply:
February 19, 2026

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant County PUD will administer a background check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position.

Under general supervision, the Senior Biologist leads and supports biological and water quality field investigations and related compliance work. This position oversees field activities; reviews and analyzes data; drafts technical reports and compliance filings; manages contracts and permits; and represents Grant PUD in regional technical working groups, committees, and meetings with state, federal, and tribal entities. The Senior Biologist may present work products and findings at professional conferences and stakeholder forums.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Administer and manage the Fisheries and/or Wildlife Program for the Utility; lead or support the design, preparation, implementation, analysis, and reporting of fisheries and/or wildlife programs required by FERC.
• Leads in the design, coordination, and implementation of field work to collect required biological and water quality data. Conduct field sampling, monitoring, and data collection activities in support of fisheries, wildlife, and water quality programs, ensuring data are collected accurately, consistently and in compliance.
• Manage assigned programs and projects as needed, including contract administration. Prepare basic analyses and review/interpret technical analyses and reports. Coordinate with agency and tribal biologists to review study methods and results.
• Apply sound scientific research methods and maintain working expertise in Columbia River fisheries, wildlife, and water quality topics, including relevant sampling techniques and field protocols.
• Support implementation of fish, wildlife, and water quality evaluations required under the FERC License Order, Section 401 Certification, NOAA Fisheries Biological Opinion, USFWS Biological Opinion, Priest Rapids Salmon and Steelhead Settlement Agreement, Hanford Reach Agreement, and any other applicable programs and settlements. Develop study plans, technical reports, and basic compliance filings as assigned.
• Provide technical interpretation of license and settlement requirements and recommend compliance approaches to management.
• Conduct research, planning, scoping, and budgeting activities for current and future work affecting fish, wildlife, and water quality. Perform data entry and support ongoing review, analysis, and reporting of the Business Unit’s work. Participate in trainings and meetings to support professional development and effective program delivery.
• Obtain and maintain permits required for Environmental Affairs field activities. Understand applicable permitting requirements and regulations, including Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife scientific collection permits, fish transport permits, and any other permits as needed. Coordinate permit planning and compliance activities, support accurate data collection, and prepare required annual reports.
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. The incumbent should be familiar with these…