*APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY AT OUR CITY WEBSITE. THIS ROLE IS BASED IN Randle, WA.*

Tacoma Power's Generation division is looking for a Cowlitz Falls Fish Facility Biologist to join their team. The Facility Biologist oversees daily operations and assists with the implementation of complex study designs at the Cowlitz Falls Fish Facility – a downstream juvenile collection facility located just south of Randle, WA at the downstream end of Lake Scanewa. This facility is operated in partnership with Lewis County PUD at the Cowlitz Falls Dam. In this role you will support the operation of the Cowlitz Falls Fish Facility, overseeing staff, sample and mark fish, collect and manage data, and preparing operational reports. This position closely coordinates with the Cowlitz Falls Fish Facilities Manager, Tacoma Power Natural Resources, Cowlitz Falls Project, local PUD, government agencies, and other Tacoma Power teams.

A key role of this position is to assist Tacoma Power in reaching a 95% Fish Passage Survival goal as set forth in the Settlement Agreement. As part of that requirement, operation of the facility is required 24 hours daily. This position supports all operating hours through remote monitoring and rotating 24-hour response. Required response time radius is up to 30 minutes.

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee field crews in daily smolt and adult fish sampling, tagging and marking activities associated with the Cowlitz Falls Fish Facility and North Shore Collector
• Manage fish collection data, P4 tagging software, and other associated datasets at Cowlitz Falls Fish Facility
• Generate weekly updates, assist with annual reporting, and create/update operational protocols
• Transport juveniles throughout the Cowlitz Basin (non-CDL truck)
• Coordinate contractor, local utility, and staff scheduling
• Facility maintenance and coordination of major repairs with Tacoma Power maintenance staff
• Assist in spawning ground surveys and other data collection activities within the Cowlitz River Basin

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, forestry, resource management, archeology or other scientific field related to assignment
• 0-1 years depending upon assignment

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
First Aid and CPR certification within the first 6 months of employment
Washington State Driver's License
Willingness to provide on-call support on a rotating schedule with maximum 30-minute response time

Knowledge & Skills

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Four years of professional level experience in fisheries or related programs with 2 years as a team leader.
• Experience in fish passage operations and evaluations at hydroelectric facilities.
• Experience with facility maintenance and communicating to maintenance staff.
• Experience in fish marking, tagging, and aquaculture activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel with applied programmatic experience in data analysis and report preparation.
• Accurate and comprehensive data collection and data management.
• Experience with conducting environmental surveys (such as spawning ground surveys) and other environmental studies.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

This recruitment is being managed by Kye Merritt if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn!

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Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,208.00 - $110,115.20 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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