Senior Fisheries Scientist

Job Details

The Senior Fisheries Scientist will lead and manage scientific studies on salmon ecology, fish habitat, fish-forestry interactions, and habitat restoration ensuring accurate data analysis and effective implementation of objectives, tasks, supervision of staff, and budgets. This position will contribute to developing innovative initiatives and large-scale projects that advance CFS's mission to deliver impactful, science-based solutions for fisheries, forestry, and natural resource management.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide specialized technical analysis and counsel directly to clients.
• Lead and oversee all aspects of project work, including scoping, implementation, data analysis, and reporting.
• Develop new project opportunities with existing and new funding sources (clients).
• Foster business development by maintaining and expanding client relationships to secure profitable projects staffed by CFS personnel.
• Manage project budgets and communicate regularly with administrative staff and clients.
• Oversee and review project tasks of scientists and specialists.
• Supervise junior staff including biologists, foresters, and technicians.
• Representing CFS at scientific conferences, delivering presentations to increase awareness of our mission and activities.
• Publish papers in leading scientific journals.

Requirements

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in fisheries, biology, or a related science field required, PhD in a science-related discipline preferred.
• At least 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, managing, completing and multiple applied studies related to Pacific salmon and steelhead and their freshwater or estuarine habitats post master's degree.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in fisheries science and/or aquatic restoration, steam and estuarine ecology with the versatility to manage a variety of relevant projects.
• Experience collaborating with State, Federal, Tribal, and Industry partners.
• Ability to write grants/proposals to obtain funding fisheries, habitat, or restoration projects.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and lead complex, dynamic fisheries projects.
• Published co-author of peer-reviewed articles on fisheries or aquatic science issues.
• Strong organizational, delegation, and communication skills, with a focus on transparency and accountability.
• Ability to balance scientific expertise with management and business acumen to deliver practical, cutting-edge solutions.
• Proven ability to mentor, manage and develop team members, leveraging individual strengths, experience working in a collaborative Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) culture is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in clear verbal, written, and electronic communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work in aquatic environment including working from a boat platform, swimming and wading in rivers and streams.
• Ability to work effectively in inclement weather, including hot, cold, rainy, and fog conditions, including ability to drive in such conditions.
• Ability to travel 10-40% of the time to different project sites and CFS offices.

Contact Information

INTERESTED IN APPLYING? Please submit your resume and cover letter in a single file on our website at https://fishsciences.isolvedhire.com/jobs/