Fisheries Biologist I

Job Location is in: John Day, Oregon Responsibilities are, with supervisory support, to implement conservation and restoration projects on private and public lands. These projects will include: in stream habitat improvements, channel restoration, riparian plantings, livestock management fencing, irrigation piping and efficiency, fish passage, and more. 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 re-vegetation projects. Attend meetings to represent Tribal interests the in 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. 

Requirements The successful candidate will have at lease a B.S. degree in fisheries or natural resources related field and at least six months of related experience, be experienced with Pacific Northwest fish species and able to work outside in rough terrain and walk several miles per day, with a pack that may weigh 50 lbs. Candidate must successfully pass a drug test administered in Warm Springs, possess a valid Oregon Drivers license, and be insurable by the Tribal carrier and also pass a background check. 
Benefits Benefits include: Excellent medical insurance with low annual maximum-out-of-pocket costs, plus vision and dental. Available flex spending plan for daycare and medical costs. Also available are numerous supplemental insurance packages. 401(k) or ROTH retirement with up to 5% employer matching after one year of employment. Eleven days of paid holidays and Personal time off (PTO) accruing at 130 hours annually with   increases after three years of service.