CLOSING DATE: Friday, March 22, 2024
POSITION: Resident Fish Biologist I - Sturgeon
SALARY: $23.30 – 27.02 / hour DOE
REPORTS TO: Resident Fish Principle Biologist
LOCATION: Fish and Wildlife Department, Spokane, WA
Basic Functions: Under the supervision of the White Sturgeon Enhancement Project Principal Biologist, the individual in this position will help organize and collect data for studies investigating population status and limiting factors for White Sturgeon and Burbot populations in the Columbia River Basin in Washington state. The incumbent will supervise and lead project Natural Resource Technicians in laboratory and field data collection ensuring all sampling protocols are adhered to and required safety procedures are followed. With the assistance of Natural Resource technicians, the individual in this position will also be responsible for the upkeep of project vehicles (trucks, boats and trailers), field sampling equipment and laboratory equipment including keeping detailed maintenance, repair and use records. This position requires extensive field work in all weather conditions during the day and at night.
Education and Training:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.
TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.
If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.
INFORMATION: Diane Stensgar, HR Technician Senior, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2296 diane.stensgar.hrs@colvilletribes.com
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