Grant County Public Utility District · 3 days ago
Senior Biologist
Beverly, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $119K/yr
3+ years expGrant County Public Utility District is seeking a Senior Biologist to lead and support biological and water quality field investigations. The role involves overseeing field activities, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Electrical DistributionEnergyPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Administer and manage the Fisheries and/or Wildlife Program for the Utility; lead or support the design, preparation, implementation, analysis, and reporting of fisheries and/or wildlife programs required by FERC
Leads in the design, coordination, and implementation of field work to collect required biological and water quality data. Conduct field sampling, monitoring, and data collection activities in support of fisheries, wildlife, and water quality programs, ensuring data are collected accurately, consistently and in compliance
Manage assigned programs and projects as needed, including contract administration. Prepare basic analyses and review/interpret technical analyses and reports. Coordinate with agency and tribal biologists to review study methods and results
Apply sound scientific research methods and maintain working expertise in Columbia River fisheries, wildlife, and water quality topics, including relevant sampling techniques and field protocols
Support implementation of fish, wildlife, and water quality evaluations required under the FERC License Order, Section 401 Certification, NOAA Fisheries Biological Opinion, USFWS Biological Opinion, Priest Rapids Salmon and Steelhead Settlement Agreement, Hanford Reach Agreement, and any other applicable programs and settlements. Develop study plans, technical reports, and basic compliance filings as assigned
Provide technical interpretation of license and settlement requirements and recommend compliance approaches to management
Conduct research, planning, scoping, and budgeting activities for current and future work affecting fish, wildlife, and water quality. Perform data entry and support ongoing review, analysis, and reporting of the Business Unit’s work. Participate in trainings and meetings to support professional development and effective program delivery
Obtain and maintain permits required for Environmental Affairs field activities. Understand applicable permitting requirements and regulations, including Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife scientific collection permits, fish transport permits, and any other permits as needed. Coordinate permit planning and compliance activities, support accurate data collection, and prepare required annual reports
In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001
Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations
Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures
Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to: Following all safety policies and procedures. Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions. Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor. Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, or related environmental field OR two (2) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Minimum three (3) years of experience in fisheries, wildlife, or water quality (field, monitoring, and related data quality/recordkeeping practices)
A Washington Boater Education Card (or ability to obtain within 4 months of hire). Equivalent out-of-state cards may be accepted initially
Experience operating boats and working around water; experience towing/launching trailered equipment and operating trucks/trailers (as applicable to assigned duties)
Experience with fish, wildlife, and water quality sampling equipment
Preferred
Experience with Columbia River Basin fisheries, wildlife, and/or water quality monitoring programs, including familiarity with relevant sampling methods and field protocols
Experience with FERC-licensed hydroelectric projects
Experience coordinating with tribal governments
Experience preparing or reviewing regulatory filings
Benefits
Grant County PUD will administer a background check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position.
This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.
Company
Grant County Public Utility District
Grant County Public Utility District is a government administration and public utility service firm providing electric energy service.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Wallen
General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
Bonnie Overfield
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-06-13
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