Fisheries Biologist II

Salary: $34.04 - $56.24 Hourly
Location : Weaverville/Arcata
Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: 202600085
Division: Natural Resources
Department: Fisheries
Opening Date: 07/06/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

POSITION SUMMARY

Fisheries Biologist II is under the general supervision of the Senior Fisheries Biologist. Fisheries Biologist II will be responsible for implementation and oversight of multiple concurrent fisheries related research, monitoring, and/or restoration projects. This position is comprised mostly of office related duties with some time spent in the field or on work related travel. The position requires work during various times of the day and may require weekly schedules. Work weeks may include weekend and/or evening work shifts and multiple days of overnight travel. This is a supervisory position and requires the oversight of lower-level fisheries staff. This position may require interagency coordination when implementing field activities, planning projects, or obtaining necessary environmental permits for restoration projects. This position may include tribal representation on various technical work groups, committees and subcommittees.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. This position may include, but is not limited to, the following duties:
2. Assists Senior Fisheries Biologist by providing oversight, coordination and guidance of Fish Biologist I activities, as well as periodic on-site field coordination, crew oversight and guidance, and training for habitat and biological survey crews, including juvenile outmigrant monitoring projects, salmon spawning ground and dive surveys fisheries restoration projects, creel surveys, and other fisheries research and assessments.
3. Serves as lead coordinator of multiple concurrent projects employing a variety of sampling techniques that may include seining, electrofishing, snorkel surveys, fish weir operation, outmigrant trap operation, water velocity and river discharge measurements, radio and sonic telemetry, cross-section and longitudinal profiles, creel surveys, and fisheries inventory methods.
4. Responsible for ensuring that fisheries biologists and technicians conduct accurate and legible collection and compilation of data, data entry, and quality control/assurance.
5. Conducts literature research and compiles/analyzes data. Uses collected data to create written data summaries, analyses and final technical memorandums, reports, and publications.
6. Uses computers and programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access to create necessary technical reports, analyses and correspondence as needed.
7. Responsible for peer review and technical editing of fisheries staff data analysis, technical memos, reports and publications.
8. Prepares scientific investigation plans, statistical sampling designs, project proposals, progress reports, and prepare and manage budgets under supervision of the Senior Fisheries Biologist.
9. Operates and maintains jet boats, outboard motors, inflatable rafts, ATVs and utility vehicles, chainsaws, and other equipment owned or rented (backhoes, front-end loaders, forklift, etc.), as well as passenger vehicles, 4WD trucks, and trailers.
10. Operates and maintains a variety of fisheries and habitat sampling gear, including fyke nets, outmigrant fish traps, remote PIT tag monitoring stations, and other fisheries sampling equipment. Assists in keeping workplace, field houses, project work sites, laboratory areas, office areas, storage areas, and vehicles neat and orderly.
11. Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies and Tribes and interacts with the general public in a professional manner.
12. Downloads and maintains research equipment using various computer programs/platforms.
13. Completes basic administrative duties such as purchase requests, timesheets, QA/QC, equipment inventories, and others as required.
14. Complete annual performance evaluations and performance plans as necessary for fisheries technicians under his/her direct supervision.
15. Assists Senior Fisheries Biologist to implement and enforce Yurok Tribal Personnel Policies, including progressive disciplinary actions as required.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. G7: Bachelor's degree in related field.
2. G8: Bachelor's degree in related field with one year job specified experience.
3. Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future.
4. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of life history strategies and habitat requirements of anadromous fish species present in the Klamath River, including Chinook and Coho salmon, steelhead, coastal cutthroat trout, green sturgeon, lamprey, and eulachon
2. Knowledge of and experience in conducting basic fisheries surveys, including habitat mapping, spawning and carcass surveys, out-migrant trapping, direct observation surveys (snorkeling), creel surveys, and Electro-fishing techniques
3. Computer skills such as database management, GIS, and statistical analysis software
4. Experience developing monitoring and research proposals, investigation plans, and statistical sampling designs
5. Experience conducting data analysis, producing technical memos, progress reports, final reports, and technical editing and peer review of reports and presenting them in public and/or professional settings
6. Experience managing fisheries or natural resources related projects, including personnel and budget management
7. Ability to supervise and schedule multiple field crews in an organized, productive, and professional manner while maintaining a positive and safe work environment
8. Ability to organize and implement sound plans, procedures, and schedules
9. Skills and experience in operating and maintaining jet boats, inflatable rafts, boat trailers, fish traps and other fisheries sampling equipment, and vehicles
10. Swift-water Rescue Certification, CPR Certification, and First Aid Certification
11. Ability to interact with the public, including interaction under possible adverse or volatile situations
12. Ability to demonstrate originality and good judgment in adapting accepted fisheries techniques, practices, and procedures required to accomplish specific tasks under changing or unexpected circumstances.
13. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
14. Familiarity with computers, including prior experience using word processing and spreadsheet programs
15. Ability to arrive at work punctually and work enthusiastically and consistently throughout the day both alone and with field crews
16. CPR Certification or First Aid Certification or ability to obtain certification within the first month of employment
17. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will be required to supervise Fisheries Biologist I, Fisheries Technician I-IV, Fisheries Interns, and volunteers in the field.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver's license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver's license. Must be insurable on the Tribe's insurance policy.
5. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.
We offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
*Medical *Dental *Vision
*Life Ins. *Rx *AirMed (Air Ambulance)
*401k *401k match (up to 4%)
*16 Paid Holidays *free Calm app (meditation/music channel)
*Employee Assistance Program

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week
over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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