Hatchery Evaluation Scientist for Salmon & Steelhead

State of Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hatchery Evaluation and Assessment Biologist role within the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife focuses on analyzing hatchery performance and developing science-based management plans to guide hatchery operations across Washington. You will collaborate with tribal, federal, and state partners to align programs with conservation objectives and environmental requirements.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule with at least one onsite day per week at the Olympia duty station and

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as Fish & Wildlife Biologist 2.
• Bachelor's degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, environmental science, or closely related field with relevant coursework.
• Three years of professional experience in fish management or research, wildlife management or research, or habitat management or research.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year; PhD may substitute for two years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare HGMPs, resource management plans, and hatchery performance documents to assess artificial propagation programs for ESA compliance and agency policy.
• Apply analytical models to evaluate hatchery program sizes and stray rates.
• Review and comment on Biological Opinions, Biological Assessments, and related plans.

Skills

R programming

Data interpretation

Hatchery operations knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science

Tools

RMIS

Excel

Microsoft Office/Outlook/Teams

Job description

The Hatchery Evaluation and Assessment Biologist role within the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife focuses on analyzing hatchery performance and developing science-based management plans to guide hatchery operations across Washington. You will collaborate with tribal, federal, and state partners to align programs with conservation objectives and environmental requirements.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule with at least one onsite day per week at the Olympia duty station and