Eastern Washington Fish Science Manager - Hybrid

State of Washington; Wenatchee (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington seeks an Eastern Washington Fish Science Manager to lead research, monitoring, and evaluation for salmon and steelhead management across the Columbia and Snake River basins. You will ensure rigorous science and strategic direction that informs conservation and mitigation decisions.

You will work with policy staff, Tribes, and partners to shape science priorities, translate findings for decision-makers, and supervise the Hatchery-Wild Interactions and Salmon Recovery Science

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in fisheries science, biology or zoology.
• Eight years of professional experience in multidisciplinary fish-related research.
• Experience supervising staff and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for monitoring, research and evaluation across Regions 1–3.
• supervise Hatchery-Wild Interactions and Salmon Recovery Science units and ~90 staff.
• Collaborate with policy staff, Tribes, and agencies on science priorities and mitigation.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Research design

Fisheries science

Policy liaison

Education

Master’s degree in fisheries science / biology / zoology

Job description

State of Washington seeks an Eastern Washington Fish Science Manager to lead research, monitoring, and evaluation for salmon and steelhead management across the Columbia and Snake River basins. You will ensure rigorous science and strategic direction that informs conservation and mitigation decisions.

You will work with policy staff, Tribes, and partners to shape science priorities, translate findings for decision-makers, and supervise the Hatchery-Wild Interactions and Salmon Recovery Science