Fish Biologist Jobs

At Saltwater Inc. we believe that high-quality data is vital to the health of our fisheries and oceans: our mission is to provide that data. We are a Women-Owned Small Business and are constantly seeking new team members who share our passion for innovation and environmental wellness. We are currently recruiting for Oregon Fisheries Biologist Support to provide program and biological support to the above projects and in conducting interagency consultations under ESA section 7(a)(2), MMPA section 101(a)(5)(D), and MSA section 104-297, including document preparation activities in the Oregon Branches (primarily the Willamette Branch).

Work will be conducted remotely. The base period is expected to begin on April 29, 2024, and end on September 30, 2024, with four (4) 12-month option periods beginning in October 2024.

Duties

• Documentation for biological opinions, letters of concurrence, and MSA responses and adherence to West Coast Region and OWCO protocols for quality assurance, electronic filing, and consultation tracking.
• Professional communications with NMFS fish passage engineers.
• Written documentation of enrolled applications into existing programmatic consultations following West Coast Region and OWCO protocols for quality assurance, electronic filing, and consultation tracking.
• Technical comments on proposed habitat restoration proposals.
• Written biological opinions, letters of concurrence, and MSA responses to action agencies that follow West Coast Region and OWCO protocols for quality assurance, technical sufficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Professional contributions to meeting agendas with action agencies, applicants, or their representatives and active participation and communication.
• Occasional site visits to proposed project locations.
• Written and oral comments and pre-consultation technical assistance on biological assessments or inquiries presented to action agencies, applicants, or their representatives in coordination with Project Officer or Geographic Branch Chief.
• Monthly progress report to include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: accomplishments, issues encountered, travel (including purpose, significant outcomes, action items), recommendations, if applicable.
• Deliver periodic informational presentations and technical assistance on use of programmatic Biological Opinions with which the contractor is involved.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in aquatic habitat conservation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid state driver’s license
• Current MS Office skills
• Skill in fish habitat restoration methods
• Working with diverse interagency teams
• Implementation of ESA section 7 regulations and document preparation or experience writing Federal regulatory documents adhering to agency guidance
• Expert knowledge of Pacific Northwest salmonid specific life histories and geographic distributions
• Skill in most common software applications, to include MS Office and Google Workplace
• Highly proficient English language composition and editing skills
• Skill with Low Impact Development stormwater treatment and management methods and up-to-date scientific and best available knowledge of management practices to minimize impacts on salmonids and aquatic habitat
• Current Google Workspace application skills
• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years’ experience, or Master’s degree, from an accredited college or university in aquatic biology or related field of study with two (2) years of experience relating to the specific task order.
• Knowledge of salmonid general life cycles and habitat requirements

Salary range is dependent upon experience.

Saltwater Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace culture to attract the best talent and allow each member of our team to achieve their full potential and maximum productivity. Furthermore, Saltwater Inc. highly encourages qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply for positions for which they are qualified and to notify us if there are any needs for accommodation throughout the application process and/or upon hire.

Only qualified applicants with the requisite experience need to apply.

Saltwater’s mandatory employee COVID-19 policy requires proof of Covid-19 vaccination to safeguard the health of our employees and their families.

We will honor all requests for application confidentiality.

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