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addressAddressPendleton, OR
type Form of workFull-Time
salary Salary$38,096 to $71,632 Yearly
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Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Fisheries Habitat Biologist I ? Umatilla Habitat Project

 

SALARY: Pay Range: 7-8 (Biologist I)

$38,095.68 to $71,632 annual DOE/DOQ

 

DEPARTMENT: Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Program

 

LOCATION: Nixyáawii Governance Center, Mission, Oregon, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

 

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time with benefits package

Nonexempt Status

 

SUPERVISED BY: Umatilla Subbasin Project Leader

 

OPENING DATE: June 27, 2022

 

CLOSING DATE: July 25, 2022

 

CTUIR MISSION STATEMENT

Exercise the Tribe?s sovereign authority to achieve the maximum protection of resources identified in the Treaty of 1855, to protect newly acquired lands wherein the Tribe has a vested interest, to protect the lands of all the citizens and residents of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. This position will protect human life, water, land, air, and wildlife by exercising professional skills and abilities in the protection of the resources of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

DNR Mission Statement

To protect, restore, and enhance the first foods ? water, salmon, deer, cous, and huckleberry ? for the perpetual cultural, economic, and sovereign benefit of the CTUIR. We will accomplish this utilizing traditional ecological and cultural knowledge and science to inform: 1) population and habitat management goals and actions; and 2) natural resources policies and regulatory mechanisms.

 

Fisheries Mission Statement

To provide sustainable harvest opportunities for aquatic species of the first food order by protecting, conserving, and restoring native aquatic populations and their habitats.

 

Fisheries Habitat Project Mission Statement

To protect, enhance, and restore functional floodplain, channel, and watershed processes to provide sustainable and healthy habitat for aquatic species of the First Food order.

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

This position will be responsible for assisting the Umatilla Subbasin Project Leader in developing and implementing fish habitat restoration and enhancement projects in the Umatilla Subbasin by providing technical project support toward achieving project objectives. This position will assist various aspects of restoration project implementation including developing project opportunities, conducting baseline analyses and field surveys, assisting in project development via action plans, completion of environmental compliance requirements, administration, conducting monitoring and evaluation, reporting, multi-agency and private landowner coordination and assistance with project administration and staff supervision.

 

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (refer to Table 1 for additional information)

 

  1. Project Development and Implementation: Assist in the development, planning, implementation, design, monitoring, maintenance and improvement of fish habitat and watershed enhancement projects to protect and restore floodplain processes and functions and/or restore habitat connectivity on lands within the CTUIR ceded area. Identify needs and deficiencies of existing projects and prioritize project areas for protection and restoration based on the ecological requirements of associated native fish communities, with emphasis on ESA listed anadromous salmonids of importance to CTUIR interests. Participate in project planning, design, environmental compliance and permitting (Tribal, federal, state, county) activities, subcontracting processes and project implementation, including construction inspection. Proactively incorporate a) developing research information regarding floodplain/riverine processes and native aquatic communities into habitat project planning; b) technologies and methods that improve habitat program efficiency; c) cooperative opportunities with restoration specialists in the immediate area; and d) property owner input to facilitate the progression of cooperative restoration projects to satisfy all parties involved. Apply the knowledge of habitat restoration strategies to ensure the most effective and feasible outcome at project sites. Experience required as it pertains to conducting, monitoring and maintaining components of restoration projects such as improving floodplain connectivity, instream complexity, bank stabilization or vegetative planting in riparian areas.

 

  1. Project Administration: Assist in the processing of annual work plans, budgets, purchasing, and various activities associated with project administration, such as reporting results to funding entities in a manner consistent with CTUIR protocols. Participate in the completion of permitting process with consultation entities to satisfy the requirements to allow the advancement of project implementation activities in a proactive manner. Uphold time/task sensitive contractual obligations in an effective manner. Identify avenues and make suggestions to supervisor to utilize existing project dollars and assets most effectively. Identify and pursue opportunities to diversify habitat project funding, cost-share and partnership cooperative opportunities. With guidance from Project Leader and Assistant Project Leader, produce contracts, reports, requests for proposals, cost estimates and purchasing, invitation for bids and other administrative details.

 

  1. Data Collection, Analysis and Management: Assist in the development and implementation of coordinated monitoring efforts to provide necessary information for all aspects of restoration project completion including scoping, design, implementation, project effectiveness monitoring, adaptive management application, and reporting. Coordinate monitoring efforts with appropriate project cooperators (CTUIR Fisheries M & E, CTUIR Water Resources, etc.) in order to utilize multiple scales of repeatable physical and ecological methods and metrics to gauge project effectiveness and maximize accuracy and acceptance by the specific community and project review teams. Apply appropriate and current monitoring and analysis techniques to collected data. Collect and store data in a manner that is consistent with QA/QC requirements in an organized manner within an acceptable timeframe. Apply education, training and experience pertaining to fish identification, handling, inventory, habitat assessment, and other aspects of restoration to assure that project results are scientifically defensible.

 

  1. Supervision: Assist the project leader in the supervision of 1-5 permanent and seasonal fisheries habitat technicians in the following manner:
    1. Assign tasks to technicians based on project necessity as well as employee abilities and strengths. Oversee progress of weekly operations as outlined by the Project Leader. Evaluate task effectiveness and apply adaptive management techniques. Identify and coordinate project needs using foresight in a proactive manner to maximize efficiency, feasibility and productivity of the project. Draft any necessary disciplinary actions for subordinates.
    2. Direct and coordinate project activities and data collection to be consistent in addressing design and permit requirement/compliance (e.g. endangered species act, tribal/state historic cultural resources preservation offices, stream zone removal/fill and alteration permitting) to achieve successful compliance in project implementation.
    3. Maximize efficiency, effectiveness and resources across habitat project activities. Effectiveness shall be gauged upon the quantity and quality of results and accomplishments under conditions associated with tasks.

 

  1. Coordination: Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with project staff, agency personnel, landowners, stakeholders and universities to strengthen project outcomes, create future opportunities and improve project status with funding oversight committees. Continue to facilitate collaboration with the Umatilla Basin Watershed Council, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Umatilla County Soil and Water Conservation District, NOAA Fisheries, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, private landowners and various cooperating entities.

 

  1. Reporting: Contribute to quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports in a timely manner that is consistent with project standards and funding agency requirements and ensure projects are scientifically defensible. Ability to collect, summarize, analyze scientific data into reports. Prepare and present project results in scientific reports and public forums in order to foster a productive educational exchange and promote CTUIR Fish Habitat Program success. Participate in community outreach opportunities and give oral and/or poster presentations to promote CTUIR?s Fisheries Habitat Program and recruit new partnerships due to demonstrated project success and professionalism.

 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

 

Secondary Job Functions:

  1. Participate in internal and interagency work sessions, conduct field investigations while overseeing field crew and activities. Monitor progress and compliance by subcontractors and professional service providers in areas such as; riparian vegetation reestablishment, upland seeding, noxious weed control efforts and other related activities that may affect fish, wildlife or their habitats.
  2. Coordination with DNR Public Outreach Coordinators by participating in the design of educational materials, various aspects of public outreach, tours, workshops, presentations to promote CTUIR?s habitat restoration efforts.

 

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: As outlined above.

SIGNATORY AUTHORITY: Technician timesheets; open purchase orders.

 

ACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS: None

 

 

Table 1. Estimated Allocation of Job Functions (based on 1,950 hours/yr.).

 

Primary Functions

 

% Time*

 

Days

Work

Weeks

1. Project Development, Implementation

25

65

13

2. Project Administration

15

39

7.8

3. Data Collection, Monitoring Analysis, Management

10

26

5.2

4. Supervision

10

26

5.2

5. Coordination; Agencies, Stakeholders, Landowners

15

39

7.8

6. Reporting

20

52

10.4

Secondary Functions

 

 

 

1. Participate in Interagency Work Sessions

3

8

1.6

2. Coordinate with DNR/WWCC Public Outreach

2

6

1.6

Total

100

260

52

*Note: Percentages will be applied to employee work plan & performance evaluation.

 

Refer code: 1888914. Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reserva - The previous day - 2023-01-08 08:30

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reserva

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