Fishery Biologist

Required knowledge and skills:
NSR is seeking for full-time employment both entry-level and experienced Fishery Biologists to perform quantitative and qualitative fishery and water resource investigations, aquatic habitat studies, monitoring projects, and environmental assessments. Activities include designing studies; archival research; conducting field studies; analyzing data; reviewing and writing technical reports; contributing to environmental compliance documents; and providing technical support to various project teams. Incumbents must be able to work successfully both independently and as a team member under the supervision of a lead scientist, and must be able to work cooperatively with federal, state, and local agencies, private landowners, and non-government organizations.

Minimum Requirements:
At a minimum, a four-year college degree in fisheries or marine biology, aquatic ecology, or related discipline is required. Demonstrable relevant work experience is required for mid-level and senior biologist positions, and is preferred but not required for entry-level biologist positions. Preference will be given to applicants with excellent academic and professional credentials. Experience with biological and fishery field data collection, computing and statistical techniques, and computer related skills are required. Experience with applied fishery research and management, fish culture, water quality, stream ecology and watershed science, limnology, and environmental assessment is required. A demonstrated understanding of environmental laws and regulations is required. Knowledge and experience with Pacific Slope, intermountain provinces, and southwestern U.S. fishes is preferred. Applicants must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. An ability to work well with people and lead tasks is required. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities for field research methods and quantitative analyses are required.

Application Process:
Qualified applicants should email a cover letter with your resume and an application to employment@nsrnet.com with Fishery Biologist in the heading. To download an application and resume format, please visit www.nsrnet.com and click on the careers page.

North State Resources is an equal-opportunity employer.