POSITION TITLE: AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATOR
SALARY: $46,000-$64,000 ANNUALLY 1 FTE

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES INCLUDE: 

This position will join the Skokomish shellfish team as a skilled scientific biologist to focus on Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) detection, impacts, and removal. Will work alongside tribal partners and state co-managers in extensive trapping efforts to assess the full scope and scale of current European Green Crab (EGC) invasions. Additional to EGC work, this position will serve as lead for subtidal tunicate, oyster drill, and intertidal macroalgae detection, identification, impact assessment and removal. This is a 2-year position, subject to renewal. Collaboration and Detection Response: Work with state co-managers and partners (e.g., WDFW, Washington Sea Grant crab team, other tribes, shellfish growers, etc.) on removal efforts and regional rapid response actions for new EGC detections. Field Operations: Assemble field gear, navigate to remote locations, set traps, and operate aluminum boats and non-motorized watercrafts Trapping Assessments: Conduct land-based and boat-based trapping assessments throughout Hood Canal to determine EGC distribution and abundance, including early detection monitoring at un-surveyed sites

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in fisheries science or related field. An associates degree in fisheries science or related field and two years of relevant experience.
2. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribe’s automobile insurance.
3. Must be physically fit and able to carry out demanding work in rugged terrain, in all weather conditions and on the water
4. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribe’s automobile insurance.
5. Candidate must have an understanding of and sensitivity to the particular problems faced by the Native American community.
6. The selected candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen test, and a complete background investigation, including relevant criminal history, prior to employment.

Behavioral Standards: Respectful, courteous, and friendly to customers, other tribal employees, and tribal leaders. A team player that helps the organization meet its objectives. Takes initiative to meet work objectives. Effective communications with customers and other tribal employees. Gets along with co-workers and managers. Positively represents the tribe maintaining the trust Skokomish residents have place in each of us. Demonstrates honesty and ethical behavior.

This position is at will and does not create a contractual relationship between the tribe and the employee.

MUST RECEIVE APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled. The Skokomish Tribe’s Policies and Procedures apply to this position, including Indian Preference, Confidentiality and Drug-Free Workplace. Contact the Personnel Office for a full job description and information on this position or the Skokomish Indian Tribe’s policies.