Fisheries Biologist

Office location: Arcata,  California

Stillwater Sciences seeks a highly-motivated, mid-level fisheries biologist to be based out of the Arcata office and serve as a member of interdisciplinary teams working on fisheries, aquatic ecology, habitat restoration, and water resources projects throughout California and the Pacific Northwest. Individuals with significant experience or interest in river restoration and fisheries management in Northern California and the PNW are encouraged to apply. 

The Fisheries Biologist will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing fish population and aquatic habitat assessments and study designs
• Providing fisheries support for stream restoration planning and design
• Analyzing and synthesizing aquatic resource data
• Representing Stillwater in project team meetings and public forums on technical and resource management issues
• Proposal preparation, marketing, and project and client management
• Lead authorship on fisheries-related technical reports
• Preparing environmental compliance documents (e.g., CEQA/NEPA/ESA/FERC)
• Participating in interdisciplinary teams for watershed assessment, resource inventory, impact analysis, and natural resource management planning projects
• Conducting fieldwork in sometimes remote locations and overseeing field crews

Ideal candidates will possess west coast experience in/with:

• MS in Fisheries Biology, Aquatic Ecology, or related field; or BS with 3–5+ years of experience in the environmental field
• Experience in salmonid biology and conducting fish habitat assessments in Northern California
• Expertise in research, monitoring, and management of California fish populations and habitats
• Experience with sampling techniques for and identification of anadromous and resident fishes common to the western U.S.
• Experience with data management and analysis in R
• Demonstrated excellence with writing and verbal communications
• Permitting and regulatory compliance experience
• Willingness to periodically travel and work long hours in the field or office to meet project needs
• Proven ability to work well with collaborative project teams and diverse stakeholders
• Some experience with the following: geomorphic principles, hydrological measurements, stream channel and substrate assessment, instream flow studies, river restoration, water quality metrics and measurements, and/or CEQA/NEPA/ESA/FERC regulations
• Environmental consulting and project management experience
• Valid Driver’s license in good standing

Availability, Compensation and Application Details:

• Apply for the position here: https://stillwatersci.bamboohr.com/careers/44?source=aWQ9MzE%3D
• Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and is in the in $70,000 – $92,000 range.
• Full-time position with competitive compensation package including Paid Time Off, 401(k) plan, full health and dental care and employee-ownership under our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) after entry criteria are met.
• Out-of-town work (field work, meetings, and conferences) and hours outside of standard business hours may be required, on occasion.
• Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 24 hours/3 days a week in the office.
• Please provide a cover letter with a resume, and writing sample in MS Word or PDF.
• Resumes without a cover letter and writing sample will not be considered.
• Position will remain open until filled.

About Stillwater Sciences:

Stillwater Sciences is an employee-owned environmental consulting firm specializing in scientifically based solutions to aquatic, terrestrial, and watershed resource management. We assist government agencies, NGOs, and private clients with environmental problem solving, planning, and permitting using a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates physical and biological processes. We have approximately 95 full-time dedicated and enthusiastic employees throughout the Western U.S. in nine offices. We maintain a collaborative work environment that promotes productive and rigorous applied scientific research. We pride ourselves on defining and shaping our individual careers in a way that provides a healthy rhythm of work and life responsibilities. Success at Stillwater requires a blend of passion, initiative, commitment, flexibility, and teamwork. Stillwater Sciences is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Due to the collaborative nature of our work and given that our company is a Federal contractor, Stillwater Sciences employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (or apply for an accommodation for a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief), and we strongly encourage employees receive booster shots.

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