Senior Fisheries Biologist — Remote & Hatchery Policy Focus

Lynker; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Competitive compensation plan

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Tuition assistance and training reimbursement

Spot bonuses for exceptional performance

Job summary

Lynker is seeking a dynamic Senior Fisheries Biologist to support the NMFS West Coast Region in evaluating Hatchery and Genetic Management Plans. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of relevant experience, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in preparing NEPA analytical documents. The position will mainly be offsite, with monthly trips to Seattle for collaboration. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare and a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of fishery laws such as Magnuson-Stevens Act, NEPA, MMPA.
• Experience conducting technical analyses for anadromous salmonids.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ESA effects analyses for harvest and hatchery management frameworks.
• Prepare NEPA documents.
• Evaluate alternative fishery management strategies.
• Coordinate with NMFS staff and general counsel.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of fisheries management frameworks in the Pacific Northwest Region

Experience preparing NEPA analytical documents

Ability to work independently and be solution-oriented

Technical writing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Lynker is seeking a dynamic Senior Fisheries Biologist to support the NMFS West Coast Region in evaluating Hatchery and Genetic Management Plans. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of relevant experience, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in preparing NEPA analytical documents. The position will mainly be offsite, with monthly trips to Seattle for collaboration. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare and a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.