Biologist II/Senior/Principal

CLOSING DATE: May 17th, 2026

POSITION: Biologist II/Senior/Principal

SALARY:

Bio II: $30.88 - 35.80/hour

Senior: $35.13 - 40.73/hour

Principal: $39.86 - 46.20/hour

REPORTS TO: Sub Division Manager

LOCATION: Fish & Wildlife Program; Winthrop, WA

Basic Functions: The Biologist II/Senior/Principal is primarily responsible for planning, developing and designing habitat rehabilitation, and restoration or enhancement projects or to conduct resource assessments for the development of the aforementioned project types to benefit native anadromous or resident fish species. The Biologist II/Senior/Principal will be required to review data, survey reports, and provide analysis and interpretation of results to prepare final written reports. The Biologist II/Senior/Principal will be required to develop budgets for proposed projects and work collaboratively with representatives from other resource agencies such as but not limited to, State, Tribal, Federal and Non-government organizations as well as local and regional stakeholders in an effort to increase the quantity and improve the quality of habitat.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training:

Biologist II:

• A Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in fisheries, natural resources science, or environmental science AND 36 months' experience at the Biologist I or equivalent level related to fish management, conservation, and/or research;
• OR A Master's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the applicable science AND 12 months' experience at the Biologist I or equivalent level related to fish management, conservation, and/or research. Transcript required.

Senior Biologist:

• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in the applicable science AND 36 months of required experience;
• OR A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in fisheries, natural resources science, or environmental science AND 60 months' experience at the Biologist I or II or equivalent level related to fish management, fish research, habitat management, or habitat research. Transcript required.

Principal Biologist:

• A Master's degree from an accredited college in the applicable science AND 96 months of progressive experience up to the Senior Biologist level;
• OR A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in fisheries, natural resources science, or environmental science AND 120 months of progressive experience up to the Senior Biologist level related to fish management, or fish research. Transcript required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires knowledge of methods and practices of forest and rangeland management.
• Requires knowledge of anadromous habitat salmonids requirements.
• Requires knowledge of State and Federal regulatory requirements.
• Requires knowledge of the Endangered Species Act.
• Requires knowledge and methods of collecting physical habitat data as it relates to supporting anadromous salmonids.
• Requires knowledge of environmental regulations; stream hydraulics, land management and development and the possible impacts to anadromous fisheries.
• Requires knowledge of biological research methods including data collection, interpretation and presentation, statistical and research theory and techniques, population measurement techniques and experimental design.
• Requires knowledge of international treaties affecting Tribal fisheries and water management in the Okanogan River Basin.
• Requires knowledge of freshwater physical habitat requirements of anadromous salmonids particularly steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss).
• Requires experience must include familiarity with the Federal Power Act and Northwest Power Act.
• Requires a strong understanding of the Mid-Columbia Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) agreements and license orders and Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) hydro-project development, management and operations relative to anadromous fish.
• Requires basic knowledge of aquaculture practices for cold water species, particularly steelhead and chinook salmon.
• Requires experience with standard habitat collection equipment and methods.
• Requires the ability to write and speak clearly and effectively.
• Requires the ability to collect, compile, analyze and interpret habitat data.
• Requires the ability to coordinate, lead, or supervise staff or volunteer to perform specific tasks.
• Requires the ability to utilize microcomputers for data analysis, GIS, statistics, word processing and spreadsheet tasks.
• Requires the ability to gain cooperation from civic groups, landowners, agency or local governments as it relates to fisheries management.
• Requires the ability to prepare written reports and make oral presentations.
• Requires the ability to complete repetitive tasks such as habitat data collection.
• Requires the ability to understand environmental regulation and related laws.
• Requires the ability to build long-term positive and professional working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and coworkers including the Colville Business Council, other department managers, departmental employees, tribal members, funding agency representatives, regulatory agency representatives and other government and tribal entities.
• Requires the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Requires the ability to carry out tasks to completion and meeting program deadlines.
• Requires the ability to express oneself in a clear, concise, and scientifically accurate manner when providing oral or written reports to diverse audiences.

Physical Abilities:

• The position requires the ability to function indoors in an office environment and outdoors.
• Requires the ability to work in an office setting, attending meetings, perform site visits and conduct fieldwork.
• Requires sufficient hand-eye-arm coordination to use a keyboard and 10-key plus arm/hand movements to retrieve work materials and operate a variety of general office equipment.
• Requires good physical condition to be able to work and hike in inclement weather conditions of over variable and rugged terrain carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Requires the ability to drive light duty trucks, tow and disconnect trailers.
• Requires the ability to launch and operate a boat.
• Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers.
• Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations over the phone and in person.
• Requires the ability to sit for considerable periods of time and complete repetitive tasks.
• Requires the ability to work a variable schedule, including: evenings, early mornings, holidays, and weekends as the work dictates.
• Requires the ability to travel for work projects, meetings, training and conference participation as necessary.
• Requires ability to drive in adverse weather conditions. Must be able to work effectively in all weather conditions and in rough terrain.

Working/Special Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment with minimal exposure to health and safety considerations.
• Work is also performed outdoors with exposure to rivers and lakes, boats and in adverse weather condition and in a rugged environment and inclement weather.
• This position is identified as "Safety Sensitive." Pursuant to CCT policies, this position is subject to pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing.
• Requires background clearance (tribal, state, federal) and must maintain clearance throughout employment.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license and be eligible for the Tribes' Vehicle Insurance.

In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances.

If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

Burgundy Day

burgundy.day.hrs@colvilletribes.com

Phone: 509-634-2837

HR Technician Senior