Fish Biologist/Aquatic Ecologist

Job Details

This position provides an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic applicant looking to further their career by using their experience and technical knowledge to collaborate with our team of scientists, engineers, and regulatory professionals on a range of studies focused on fish behavior, populations and habitats, water quality, wetlands, and wildlife. Specific duties for this position may include:

• Conducting aquatic habitat surveys,
• Conducting fish sampling, including fish handling, electrofishing, trapping and netting techniques, visual estimation techniques (e.g., snorkeling),
• Supporting flow habitat assessments including physical habitat survey and discharge measurements,
• Supporting fish behavior studies,
• Conducting aquatic habitat assessments/surveys using standardized methods.
• Conducting water quality and water temperature monitoring.
• Conducting riparian habitat assessments.
• Conducting comprehensive data collection, data management, and QAQC.
• Providing written field data summary reports,
• Assisting with field work logistics, including schedule coordination, purchasing of equipment and supplies.
• Developing draft study plans and reports.
• Present study materials at client, agency/stakeholder meetings and professional forums.

Requirements

Who You Are

A passionate Fish Biologist/Ecologist with an MS in Fisheries, ecology, or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience working with and studying aquatic species and their habitats in the Pacific Northwest and/or Alaska.

Knowledgeable: Highly motivated candidate that has a deep knowledge of regional ecology and has the drive to lead projects related to aquatic and ecological sciences. Knowledge of diadromous fish species ecology, life history and species differentiation, and an understanding of species' habitat requirements across different spatial scales. Familiarity with fish population, fish collection and aquatic habitat assessment impacts to fish is also desired. Proficient with MS Office Suite including Excel and Access. Competency in scientific writing and data analysis for study reports, study planning, agency consultation and communication, and regulatory documents. Knowledge of GIS, coding/R and habitat, data visualization, population, or climate modeling skills are beneficial.

Experienced: Required experience includes working in and around rivers within the Pacific Northwest, Northern California or Alaska conducting field work with juvenile and adult Pacific salmon and their habitat. Leading field and project teams for multiple projects across various habitats, skill in handling and working from boats, kayaking, and wading in moving water. Desired experience includes field and desk top analysis on other native fish and aquatic species and their habitats including, bull trout, lamprey, sucker, freshwater mussels, water quality assessment and monitoring, data management, presentation of study plans and results to agency and stakeholder groups. Familiarity with project management processes is beneficial.

Dedicated: Willingness to travel for work throughout the US and Canada. Ability to work independently without supervision but also integrate well as part of a team. Ability to work flexible hours in varied weather conditions and environments required. We value an ownership mindset by which our employees accept and manage responsibility as members of collaborative teams to successfully meet project goals.

Contact Information

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