Stream Habitat Restoration Biologist

The Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission is hiring a Stream Habitat Restoration Biologist in Glennallen, AK. The role involves collaborating with local tribes, conducting field surveys, prioritizing restoration projects, and applying for funding. Responsibilities include habitat monitoring, data analysis, and reporting to various stakeholders. Candidates should possess ecological knowledge, project management skills, and grant writing abilities. The position offers a salary of $65,000 - $80,000 and requires a 40-hour work week.
Position

Stream Habitat Restoration Biologist

Location:

Glennallen, Alaska

Salary

$65,000 - $80,000 DOE

Schedule

40 Hours Per Week

Reports To

Executive Director

Summary

The Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission (AITRC) is seeking a self-motivated individual to fill the position of Stream Habitat Restoration Biologist, in the Ahtna Territory of southcentral Alaska. The incumbent will meet with the Ahtna Tribes and partners to gather information on areas of concern (anadromous fish barriers), create an inventory, plan and carry out fieldwork, prioritize fish passage projects, and apply for implementation funding. Additionally, habitat monitoring including but not limited to stream and air temperature using remote loggers will be a portion of this positions duties. Attend trainings when available to guarantee synchronized protocols, data, and ranking criteria.

Responsibilies Include

Meet with local Tribes to gather information, record, and analyze data (anadromous fish barriers)

Conduct field surveys of areas of concern by foot, ATV, or boat

Catalog and prioritize potential restoration projects

Apply for funding through grant opportunities to implement restoration projects

Lead temperature monitoring efforts: basin-wide and Gulkana River Temperature Network

Submit progress and financial grant reports to NOAA (the funder of this award) on time

Write technical reports summarizing project findings and communicate results to scientific peers, tribal organizations, various advisory committees, and members of the public

Compiling and analyzing research data and presenting it to multiple audiences, including Tribal entities, scientific groups, the general public, and at regulatory meetings

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Ecological Knowledge: Understanding of landscape ecology, stream ecology, hydrology, geomorphology, fishery biology, and watershed management

Project Management: Skills in planning or managing restoration projects including methods, protocols, budgeting, and logistics

Grant and Report Writing: Strong grant and report writing skills are essential to this position

Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting processes related to water quality and habitat restoration

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