Field Biologist
CurrentAssist in the implementation of natural resources research, monitoring, management, and protection projects within the Tribes "Usual and Accustomed" area to protect and preserve the Tulalip Tribes treaty resources and aid in salmonid population status and trends monitoring efforts. Leads a sampling crew in the Snohomish estuary to study the interaction of wild and hatchery raised Chinook salmon. Supervisory role and will require the operation of a small skiff in riverine and nearshore marine environments deploying nets and other sampling apparatuses to facilitate scientific biological field sampling projects. Experience with the collection, handling, and identification of estuarine fish including endangered fish species (Chinook salmon, steelhead, and bull trout) is necessary. Assist with other monitoring projects including test fisheries, spawning surveys, electrofishing surveys, vegetation surveys and other related monitoring efforts. Office duties - database creation, maintenance, management, reporting, and budget analysis. Works in adverse conditions, weather, and variable hours depending on the project and environmental conditions, including overnight shifts in offsite locations.Essential Job Duties1. Lead field crews sampling in the riverine estuary and marine nearshore.2. Operate and set beach seine and fyke nets with a jetsled boat. 3. Deploy, retrieve, calibrate, and maintain water quality sampling equipment/4. Facilitate and aid in ongoing sediment sampling.5. Collect, review, and maintain sampling data. 6. Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality.7. Other related job duties as assigned.