Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission · 4 days ago
Fishery Scientist - Predation Coordinator
Portland Office, Portland, OR, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$89K/yr - $122K/yrColumbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission is seeking a Fishery Scientist – Predation Coordinator to lead predation related projects in the Columbia River basin. The role involves coordinating scientific research and monitoring predation impacts while managing budgets and contracts.
Fishery
Responsibilities
Willingness to collaborate and work with staff from agencies and tribes using integrity, decorum, and tact are essential
Organizing and prioritizing predation related projects occurring throughout the Columbia River basin
Ensuring predation mitigation efforts have a strong scientific foundation and are empirically based
Maintaining an ongoing standardized metric of predation impacts for all predators in relation to all affected salmonid, lamprey, and sturgeon populations
Developing and coordinating spatial and temporal aspects of predation mitigation strategies
Monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of mitigation strategies
Presenting and participating in Tribal, Federal, State, and professional forums
Lead efforts to coordinate predation related work with other agencies and their staff
Project budgeting, statement of work preparation, project implementation, and project reporting requirements for the project to function
Develop and maintain predation capacity and services (including staff training and education) to support the mission of the organization. This may consist of finding and maintaining funding for predation staff and enhancing resources to support efficient implementation of research and management actions
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (i.e., MS,PHD) in fisheries science, ecology, or a related field
Thorough knowledge of fish ecology, population dynamics, and compensatory/additive concepts of predation ecology
Thorough knowledge of life-history characteristics of salmonids, lamprey, and sturgeon
Knowledge of predation mortality assessment and sampling methodology
Demonstrated ability to work closely and coordinate with diverse personalities, cultures and agencies to advance collaboration value of work in the basin associated with predation
Knowledge of Endangered Species Act regulations relevant to threatened and endangered species in the Columbia Basin ecosystem
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Superior written and oral communications skills
Familiarity with Tribal restoration plans and objectives
Ability to readily travel for meetings
Valid driver's license
Benefits
Medical
Dental
401(k)
12 days of vacation (to start)
13 paid holidays
Paid sick time
Company
Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission coordinates management policy and provides fisheries technical services for the Yakama, Warm Springs, Umatilla, and Nez Perce tribes.
Founded in 1977
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Catherine Villarreal
Chief Financial Officer
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