Biologist II - Wildlife

Job Type Full-time Description Opening Date: 02/27/2024 Closing Date: 03/26/2024 Job Title: Biologist II - Wildlife Salary/Wage: $32.
40/hr.
Tribal Level 121 Location: Siletz, OR Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt, Limited Duration Job Posting Number: 2273844 INTRODUCTION: The Biologist II – Wildlife incumbent supports the Tribe’s efforts to acquire and restore conservation lands under the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Willamette Wildlife Mitigation Program (WWMP) and Northwest Power and Conservation Council (NPCC) fish and wildlife programs in western Oregon.
The Biologist II – Wildlife incumbent also supports the Tribe’s wildlife programs on Siletz Tribal lands.
DUTIES: Serves as lead biologist for WWMP land conservation, restoration, stewardship, land acquisition, and realty issues for the Tribe.
With direction from the Biological Programs Director, the Biologist II Wildlife incumbent seeks land acquisition and easement opportunities under the WWMP program.
A significant portion of the Biologist’s time is spent identifying and pursuing potential land acquisition and easement opportunities through physical contact with private land owners.
Develop and review realty documents during the WWMP land acquisition process.
Communicates, represents and promotes the Tribe’s WWMP program goals on a regular basis to various land conservancies, watershed councils, county governments, and state and federal entities involved in the WWMP.
With direction from the Biological Programs Manager, the Biologist II Wildlife incumbent represents Tribal interests in multiple aspects of Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and Northwest Power and Conservation Council (NPCC) fish and wildlife programs in western Oregon.
This includes participation in WWMP review groups and technical teams as appropriate, including field work and visits to seek out and evaluate potential and ongoing projects, including those with Tribal management potential.
Author management plans for WWMP acquired properties and other Tribal lands as necessary.
Designs management prescriptions specific to Tribal interests.
Assists in the administration of Tribal hunting and fishing tag and subsistence fish and game collection and distribution programs.
Researches, designs, and performs and/or supervises the performance of monitoring and investigations to collect biological and ecological data, including the utilization of GPS, GIS, and UAV (Drone) equipment and software to map and evaluate data.
Projects may include: endangered species surveys, baseline documentation reports, restoration project monitoring, timber sale monitoring, wildlife studies, and habitat enhancements.
Assists with ESA consultations for threatened fish, plants, and birds; gathers, summarizes and reports field data and research information.
Assists with assessments of the effects of proposed projects such as land development and timber sales on threatened and endangered species.
Conducts site assessments to identify existing or potential wildlife and cultural plant concerns on Tribal lands or lands the Tribe may acquire.
These assessments may involve surveys for protected species, wetlands, or other sensitive habitats.
Participates on interdisciplinary teams for project planning and NEPA analysis, such as timber sales, management plans, and housing, infrastructure, and other development projects as needed.
Researches, identifies and writes grants to support Tribal wildlife research, monitoring, restoration and management activities relative to wildlife resources of Tribal interest.
Responsible for managing multiple grants and associated processes, including but not limited to supervising contracted work, tracking of monthly, quarterly and annual budgets, tracking of expenditures, project personnel timesheets, quarterly and annual agency and tribal reports, and maintenance and inventory of grant equipment.
Conducts wildlife habitat restoration using integrated pest management techniques including the application of herbicides, the use of chainsaws as well as other small gas-powered cutting tools, and the operation of ATVs.
Assists Aquatics and Forestry personnel in various projects as needed.
Plans and oversees the daily work of Tribal wildlife personnel.
Performs data summary, analysis, and report generation.
Prepares reports on findings of studies along with quarterly and annual reports on the status of projects and programs.
Requirements REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, botany, natural resource management or related field, and four years experience with land conservation, restoration and stewardship related work.
Knowledge of: The principles, practices and techniques of ecological based conservation, restoration and stewardship of lands of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Cascades, and Coast Range ecoregions.
Willamette Valley prairie and oak savanna plant and animal communities/habitats.
Oregon Coast and Cascade Range upland forest plant and animal communities/habitats.
The principles, practices and techniques of wildlife sampling and management.
Experience in: Approaching private landowners concerning land conservation, restoration, or acquisition opportunities, preferred.
Working with private landowners under a conservation or restoration program, is preferred.
The performance of endangered species surveys, including surveys for marbled murrelets and spotted owls, is preferred.
The use of computer applications including MS Office Suite (i.
e.
Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher).
Ability to: Demonstrate strong organization skills and the ability to write and speak effectively.
Deal tactfully with the public and to work well with various public and other entities, including non-governmental organizations and local, state and federal agencies.
Use aerial imagery and ESRI ArcMap software for use in landscape and habitat analysis (proficiently).
Other: Be in good physical condition; be able to ascend and descend steep slopes; be willing to work in heavy brush and inclement weather.
Be willing to perform strenuous physical labor including carrying 50 lb.
backpacks and equipment through forested, swamp and tidal lands.
Willingness to work odd hours, including early mornings, late evenings and weekends as necessary to fulfill the needs of the program.
Must possess a valid Oregon State driver's license, insurance and be eligible to drive a GSA vehicle.
Must be able to acquire a Remote Pilot Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly UAVs (Drones) under FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
Must possess or be able to obtain an Oregon Department of Agriculture Public Pesticide Applicator license.
Must possess or be able to attain an Oregon All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Education Card.
Must possess or be able to attain an Oregon Boater Education Card from the Oregon State Marine Board.
Salary Description $32.
40/hr.