Biologist II - Senior - Principal

Job Desk:
Biologist II, Principal

Location:

Omak, WA

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary: $30.88 – $41.05 per hour

Reports to:

Senior Manager

Closing Date:
Open Until filled with bi‑weekly reviews

This is a Non‑Exempt position. Responsible for strategic oversight and daily management of all anadromous fish harvest programs under the jurisdiction of the Colville Confederated Tribes (CCT). The Harvest Sub‑Division Biologist oversees a complex harvest program designed to support traditional subsistence and ceremonial fisheries while simultaneously increasing abundance, distribution, diversity and productivity of naturally spawning populations of summer/fall Chinook salmon in the Columbia and Okanogan Rivers.

We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short‑and Long‑Term disability for Full‑Time employees. Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full‑Time and Part‑Time employees.

• Biologist II: A Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in fisheries, natural resources science, or environmental science AND 36 months’ experience at the Biologist I or equivalent level related to fish management, conservation, and/or research; OR A Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the applicable science AND 12 months’ experience at the Biologist I or equivalent level related to fish management, conservation, and/or research.
  
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• Senior Biologist: A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the applicable science AND 36 months of required experience; OR A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in fisheries, natural resources science, or environmental science AND 60 months’ experience at the Biologist I or II or equivalent level related to fish management, fish research, habitat management, or habitat research.
  
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• Principal Biologist: A Master’s degree from an accredited college in the applicable science AND 96 months of progressive experience up to the Senior Biologist level; OR A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in fisheries, natural resources science, or environmental science AND 120 months of progressive experience up to the Senior Biologist level related to fish management, or fish research. Transcript required.

• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for Tribes’ vehicle insurance. May require a class B CDL.
• Clean driver’s record qualifying for a U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operators Identification card.
• Food handlers permit or able to obtain within 10 days of employment.
• Forklift operator license or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Washington State boat safety course within 90 days of hire. Must maintain license, certifications and insurance coverage throughout duration of employment.

• Knowledge of CCT and other Columbia River salmon fisheries.
• Knowledge of U.S. v. Oregon Agreement.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of the Endangered Species Act and their processes.
• Fish management knowledge and skill.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory and field methods and statistical data processing related to fisheries work, fish species, their habits, population dynamics, life histories and fishing harvest regulations.
• Various techniques for salmon harvest management (selective fishing, targeting hatchery versus wild fish, recovery of ESA species with harvest).
• Regional salmon recovery and sub-basin plans, and other Columbia River and Pacific Ocean salmon harvest, production, and fish habitat management processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of the legal concept of Tribal sovereignty and the interplay of Tribal sovereignty with state and federal fish and wildlife laws, regulations and administrative actions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and interests.
• Excellent attendance history.
• Ability to gain cooperation from civic groups,…