Fisheries Biologist; III or Senior

* This is not a remote or hybrid position, but requires regular, in-person attendance at our headquarters in Wenatchee, WA. Relocation reimbursement is available.

• Chelan County PUD is located in central Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee Rivers. As a public power leader, we embrace the challenges and opportunities of our dynamic operations.
• Powered by the Columbia River, we generate hydropower while prioritizing environmental stewardship. Each year, we invest millions of dollars and countless hours to protect fish, wildlife, and plant ecosystems. Our efforts also include creating 14 parks, welcoming over 3 million visitors annually.
• Wenatchee, home to Chelan PUD, is a recreational paradise, recognized by Forbes as a top place to retire. The Wenatchee Valley offers scenic beauty, a thriving economy, and a high quality of life with over 200 days of sunshine each year. Here, small-town charm meets big-city amenities, with abundant outdoor activities like water sports, hiking, biking, skiing, and golfing. The region is also known for its excellent wines.
  Consider Chelan PUD for your next career move and join a welcoming community with an exceptional lifestyle.

develops budgets and implementation plans, manages projects, and prepares natural resource program reports. Under general direction and oversight of more senior biologists, performs biological monitoring and evaluation of predator control programs, fish spill program management, fish survival tests, and hatchery program monitoring and evaluation in alignment with the District's Habitat Conservation Program (HCP) or other business unit goals and objectives. This position also supports the implementation of hydro licenses, including activities associated with resident and anadromous fish.

is responsible for designing and implementing biological studies and evaluations of anadromous fish, resident fish and water quality individually and through project teams to satisfy FERC license conditions other state and federal requirements and regulations for the continued long-term operation of the District's hydroelectric projects. Investigates and identifies methods of optimizing District operations while adhering to Project licenses and supporting the District's strategic plan objectives.

Representatives the District in regional forums and committees coordinating District's programs and interests with Tribal, Federal, State, and local agencies, and other non-governmental organizations.

The starting salary range is $92,800 - $116,000 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $139,200 annualized.

The starting salary range is $107,920 - $134,900 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $161,880, annualized.

• Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries Biology, Natural Resource Management, Biology, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university required.
• Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.
• 6+ years working in the field of fishery research and/or fishery program implementation required.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying related regulatory laws such as the Endangered Species Act (ESA), working with various government agencies and tribal interests, and project management preferred.
• Experience working with hydroelectric…