Job location: Seattle, WA is preferred, open to anyone in the Pacific NW (Tacoma, Bellingham, Portland)

Education / Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in fish or wildlife biology, ecology, natural resources management, or related discipline

Required Experience:

• 5-12 years of relevant experience
• WSDOT Junior Author

Preferred Experience:

• Master’s degree
• WSDOT Senior Author

What’s the Opportunity?

We are seeking a full-time Mid-level Fisheries Biologist for one of our offices in Washington or Oregon. The position may also require some travel to participate in client meetings, public meetings, stakeholder work groups, fieldwork, or site visits. The Fisheries Biologist will have more than 5 years of experience leading the preparation of biological assessments and fisheries studies with a focus on salmonids, and/or habitat assessments including leading field assessments and collecting and analyzing data. The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated experience conducting regulatory and ecological analyses in support of Endangered Species Act and Essential Fish Habitat consultations; analyzing complex datasets; preparing technical reports; developing and reviewing documents, status reports, and deliverables; and completing quality control review of documents. We are interested in a candidate who is a quick learner, detail-oriented, and a committed team player who possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree and more than 5 years of experience in biology. Skills include:
• Managing and participating in the collection of biological data in a variety of Pacific Northwest habitats, including freshwater, estuarine, marine, and/or terrestrial
• Analyzing complex biological data and providing review and oversight for junior staff
• Managing tasks or projects, including overseeing small project or field teams
• Preparing written reports and results of technical studies, including preparing documents in support of Endangered Species Act and Essential Fish Habitat consultations
• Developing and managing scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Interfacing with clients, agencies, other consultants, and the public

What Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor’s degree in fish or wildlife biology, ecology, natural resources management, or related discipline
• Experience in any of the following: riparian and stream habitat evaluations, macroalgae and other marine surveys; fisheries surveys or sampling; special status species surveys (e.g., marbled murrelet, marine mammals, forage fish); electrofishing, fish physiological studies; Habitat Equivalency Analysis; conservation calculator analyses; acoustic impact analyses; hatchery monitoring and evaluation; habitat restoration design; acoustic telemetry; fish passage evaluations, salmon reintroduction, mitigation banks, mitigation calculations,
• Experience in data management and analysis, including basic statistical analysis using standard software (e.g., Excel, R, JMP)
• Experience in Endangered Species Act and Essential Fish Habitat consultations
• WSDOT Senior Biological Assessment Author or ability to qualify as a WSDOT Senior Author
• The desire to learn and apply what you learn to solve challenging problems

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits which are detailed below.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $112,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98101

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