Fish Passage Biologist I

The Quileute Tribe is hiring a Fish Passage Biologist I in La Push, WA. This full-time position involves evaluating fish passage barriers, primarily culverts, and implementing correction projects. Responsibilities include planning, monitoring, grant writing, and maintaining a barrier inventory. Candidates should have experience with salmonid fish passage and Pacific Northwest ecology.
* View the job posting and application instructions here: QNR Fish Passage Biologist * POSITION SUMMARYThe Fish Passage Biologist will work in the Habitat Program within Quileute Natural Resources. This position requires previous experience and knowledge of salmonid fish passage and Pacific Northwest ecology. This position will be responsible for evaluating fish passage barriers and associated barrier correction projects within the Quileute Tribe’s Usual & Accustomed Area (U&A). The Biologist will provide expertise identifying and prioritizing fish passage barriers for correction, primarily focused on culverts and other human-caused barriers. Duties will include planning, implementation, an monitoring of fish passage projects, including grant writing, permitting, and contract management. Work will also include developing and maintaining a fish passage barrier inventory and barrier correction prioritization lists. Field work will include conducting habitat surveys and ba...