Fisheries Monitoring and Research Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 2)
Core
Conduct field research and data analysis to evaluate escapement, productivity, and habitat conditions for spring Chinook salmon and steelhead in the John Day River basin.
Role type
Senior IC fisheries biologist (natural resource specialist)
Builds
Scientific reports, analytical tools, and statewide monitoring data for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Domain
Fisheries science and wildlife conservation
Required skills
Field data collection (snorkeling, electrofishing, redd counts), habitat surveying, statistical experimental design, GIS and database management, scientific report writing, team leadership
Preferred skills
Coordinating field crew activities, designing field protocols, quantitative data analysis, scientific publication writing
Technologies
Access, PTAGIS, GIS systems
Responsibilities
Conduct extensive fieldwork including snorkeling, electrofishing, and habitat surveys; plan and assign tasks for up to eight staff; analyze data to identify patterns and develop research hypotheses; prepare reports for scientific audiences
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with lead responsibilities