Fisheries Operations Leader — Capital Projects & Compliance

City of Tacoma; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tacoma is seeking a Fisheries Operations Manager to guide Northwest fisheries, environmental commitments, and natural resources operations, translating scientific and regulatory priorities into clear plans and accountable work streams. The role balances relicensing, license implementation, and recovery efforts while ensuring safe, reliable power operations.

The position requires leading supervisors and staff, coordinating with Tribes, agencies, and stakeholders, and managing budgets and

Qualifications

• Experience in fisheries programs, hatchery operations, or fish passage.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting hydroelectric fisheries programs (FERC licenses, permits).
• Ability to translate scientific, regulatory, and operational needs into clear work plans and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental capital projects from planning through implementation and sustained operation.
• Direct fisheries resource programs and fish facility operations with facility managers.
• Oversee data and analytics for reporting and decision support.
• Coordinate support across Science and Research, Wildlife and Lands, Water Resources, and Fisheries Operations.

Skills

Fisheries resource management

Hatchery operations

Fish passage

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or related field

Job description

City of Tacoma is seeking a Fisheries Operations Manager to guide Northwest fisheries, environmental commitments, and natural resources operations, translating scientific and regulatory priorities into clear plans and accountable work streams. The role balances relicensing, license implementation, and recovery efforts while ensuring safe, reliable power operations.

The position requires leading supervisors and staff, coordinating with Tribes, agencies, and stakeholders, and managing budgets and