Project Fisheries Biologist 3

This is a project permanent position in the Wild Salmonid Production Evaluation Unit in the Fish Program. The duty station is in Port Angeles and the project is funded through June 30, 2013.

The position functions as the project manager for the Elwha Weir Project. This position supervises weir operation, analyzes data, and summarizes results in written and oral format. The Elwha Weir Project is part of a multi-agency effort to assess the abundance and survival of wild salmon and steelhead on the Elwha River and to evaluate the contributions of restoration strategies to ecosystem restoration. The position prepares annual and contractual reports describing study designs and project outcomes. This position reports to immediate supervisor and interacts with WDFW Region 6 staff as well as personnel from Tribal, Federal, and local agencies and the general public.

Duties:

This is a supervisory position and key responsibilities include:

·         Plans, manages, and conducts weir operations in order to capture and biologically sample adult salmonids on the Elwha River.

·         Analyzes data, prepares written annual reports, and develops and delivers oral presentations.

·         Collaborate on field activities and study plans with agency and inter-agency staff contributing to fish restoration on the Elwha River.

·         Directs and supervises technical staff to achieve project objectives.

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