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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
| AMEC Earth and Environmental Inc. seeks a motivated professional senior fisheries scientist to fill a full-time salaried position in its growing fisheries practice in Bothell, Washington.
Accountabilities
- Reports directly to Natural Resources and Planning Manager
- Communicates directly with clients or other project managers
- Directly involved in business development and strategic planning
- Prepares and reviews written cost proposals
- Performs, manages, and monitors field investigations; manages and mentors staff
- Oversees project budgets, schedules, and work progress
- Writes and reviews project deliverables
- Makes technical presentations to clients, regulators, and other professionals
Qualifications
- PhD or MS in fisheries biology or closely related field
- Minimum 15 years experience in fish ecology of Pacific Northwest, California, or Alaska
- Proven previous management of mid- to large-scale projects ($500k +)
- Well developed research, management, and analytical skills related to salmonids
- Working knowledge of fisheries field equipment and sampling procedures
- Well-grounded capabilities in data management and statistical analysis
- Familiar with current management issues involving marine and freshwater fish ecology
- Strong knowledge of ESA, Clean Water Act, Washington Hydraulic Code, NEPA, SEPA, Local Shoreline Master Plans, and other federal, state, and local regulations affecting fish.
- Established network of professional and client contacts and resource agency reps
- Project experience: stream and marine baseline surveys of fish populations and habitat, water quality monitoring, Biological Assessments, Environmental Assessments and Impact Statements, fish management plans, environmental compliance, and mitigation monitoring
- Proven verbal and written communication skills
- Well-developed computer skills (MS Word, Excel/Access database management, GPS/GIS)
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