Fisheries Biologist III, Habitat Restoration Project Manager

The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs seeks a Fisheries Biologist III to manage habitat restoration projects for salmonids and aquatic species in John Day, OR. Responsibilities include implementing conservation projects, coordinating with field crews and plant nurseries, attending meetings, and assisting with grant management. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and is a full-time role.
Responsibilities are, with supervisory support, to implement conservation and restoration projects for anadromous salmonids and other focal aquatic species on private, public, and Tribal lands. These projects will include: instream habitat improvements, channel restoration, riparian plantings, livestock management fencing, irrigation piping and efficiency, and fish passage. Assist the Senior Project Manager with project development and implementation efforts for projects completed by CTWS partners. Provide technical assistance to the Tribes’ implementation field crew. Coordinate with the Tribes’ native plant nursery to plan riparian revegation projects. Attend meetings to represent Tribal interests in the basin, and communicate with agencies, Tribal membership, and public citizens to discuss projects and planning efforts. Assist with writing and management of grant funded projects