Spring Chinook Habitat Study Lead & Field Biologist

State of Washington; Okanogan (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington, through the Fish Program, seeks a Spring Chinook Habitat Study Lead to oversee a Methow River overwinter habitat project. The role combines fieldwork with data collection using rotary-screw traps, PIT tagging, and electrofishing, and requires leadership of technical staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating captures and surveys, mentoring staff, compiling progress reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders, with travel to meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in wildlife or fisheries field projects.
• Ability to supervise technical staff and set performance goals.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead juvenile fish capture and marking using rotary-screw traps and electrofishing surveys.
• Lead winter float surveys to track PIT-tagged juvenile salmonids in the Methow River.
• Supervise and mentor technical staff; set objectives and monitor performance.
• Prepare quarterly/annual progress reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Submit ESA-related research permits and take reports.

Skills

Leadership

Field data collection

Supervision

Communication

Job description

State of Washington, through the Fish Program, seeks a Spring Chinook Habitat Study Lead to oversee a Methow River overwinter habitat project. The role combines fieldwork with data collection using rotary-screw traps, PIT tagging, and electrofishing, and requires leadership of technical staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating captures and surveys, mentoring staff, compiling progress reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders, with travel to meetings as needed.