Tribal Wildlife Biologist & Habitat Lead

The Wildlife Society; Kingston (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Point No Point Treaty Council (PNPTC) seeks a Wildlife Biologist to support treaty-reserved hunting rights and wildlife management efforts in Kingston, WA. The role collaborates with Jamestown S'Klallam and Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribes and reports to the Executive Director.

You will lead population studies, coordinate with tribal staff, and help develop regulations, data analyses, and grant applications while working outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology or related field required.
• Minimum two years of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to conduct credible field studies and collect/analyze data.
• Ability to work independently and lead field crews.

Responsibilities

• Develop wildlife program objectives and long-term goals with Tribes.
• Draft tribal hunting regulations for all game species in coordination with Tribes.
• Maintain harvest data records and provide analyses to hunting committees.
• Design and carry out population, movement, and habitat-use studies.
• Lead wildlife capture and marking efforts for elk and cougars.
• Lead multi-taxa surveys including elk, deer, birds, and marine mammals.
• Support tribal/state or federal wildlife management plans.
• Support outreach and education for tribal citizens and youth.
• Assist with grant applications related to wildlife.

Skills

Fieldwork techniques

Data analysis

Science communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology or related field

Job description

Point No Point Treaty Council (PNPTC) seeks a Wildlife Biologist to support treaty-reserved hunting rights and wildlife management efforts in Kingston, WA. The role collaborates with Jamestown S'Klallam and Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribes and reports to the Executive Director.

You will lead population studies, coordinate with tribal staff, and help develop regulations, data analyses, and grant applications while working outdoors in varied weather conditions.