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Open:                  August 28, 2026                          Close:                October 16, 2026

Job Title:          Biologist                                    Department:    Shellfish  

Reports To:      Director                                    Hours:                40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time

Salary:                Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits            Requisition: 946                 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Interprets biological/scientific information and provides recommendations based on Tribal interests. Performs biological field work as necessary. Works as a co-manager with other governments on resource management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinates shellfish resource management by conducting stock assessments for various shellfish resources.
2. Provides technical and biological representation on the Tribe’s behalf during inter-governmental negotiations.
3. Develops codes and regulations in conjunction with commissions and attorneys to effectively manage shellfish resources.
4. Analyzes stock assessment data and prepares summaries; evaluates current science to establish exploitation rates of shellfish resources; conducts fieldwork to develop and further refine exploitation rates.
5. Provides technical testimony for any on-going legislative proceedings at the federal, state or local levels.
6. Works in conjunction with the state health department and county jurisdictions to classify growing waters for commercial bi-valve harvest.
7. Administers and ensures compliance with all shellfish sanitation issues and FDA rules regarding the harvest of and sale of bi-valve shellfish.
8. Acts as an advocate for water quality restoration in currently prohibited areas.
9. Prepares annual progress reports of program accomplishments and future goals and needs for compliance with BIA contract 638.
10. Accurately keeps and updates a large database of shellfish harvest information including financial information for individual harvesters.

1. Account for all catch/harvest of commercial, ceremonial and subsistence shellfish harvest and assist the general membership with their shellfish treaty rights as needed.
2. Administers the dive harvest safety training program, including annual physicals and quarterly drug screens for divers.
3. Establishes aqua-culture of clams and oysters for Tribal Member use.
4. Seeks out and assists with grant development and applications as assigned.
5. Responsible for maintenance of boats and sampling gear.
6. Assist Land Use with research on beach properties for appropriate land acquisition.
7. Keep current with science and the inter-disciplinary nature of resource management including dive safety, shellfish sanitation and resource biology.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelors (BS) or equivalent from four-year college or technical school in biology or fisheries; and two years related experience and/or training in shellfish resource assessment and management strategy; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience and knowledge using word processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Word for Windows, Excel, Access, etc.)

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.