Fisheries Biologist job description
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Example fisheries biologist requirements on a job description
Fisheries biologist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in fisheries biologist job postings.
Sample fisheries biologist requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Biology or related field
- Experience with fish sampling techniques and data analysis
- Knowledge of aquatic ecosystems and fish biology
- Familiarity with state and federal regulations related to fisheries management
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in statistical software and GIS
Sample required fisheries biologist soft skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines
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Stantec fisheries biologist job description
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
As an Aquatic Biologist, you will be part of a team conducting various field studies, evaluating field results and preparing technical reports, assessing various projects for potential impacts to aquatic resources, and contributing to larger environmental documents. Work will include both desktop and field work, depending on the need, career goals, and future workload.
Your Key Responsibilities
+ Field team lead and/or support for various aquatic and fisheries-related projects and field programs, including fish surveys (also other aquatic species), instream flow/hydrology, water temperature, and general water quality
+ Technical data analyses and report writing
+ Modeling interpretation (habitat and temperature) Aquatics and fisheries support for CEQA and NEPA documents, and 401, 404, and 1600 permits
+ Presentations with clients and stakeholders
+ Supervise and mentor junior aquatic staff Business development
**Qualifications**
Your Capabilities and Credentials
+ Strong quantitative and analytical skills
+ Strong technical data analysis and report writing
+ Experience/ability to lead field studies (e.g., fisheries, water quality)
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills
+ Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word General knowledge of Northern California watersheds and the California Bay-Delta
+ General knowledge of anadromous fish species/ water resources/ water quality
+ Experience with proposal writing and business development Willing and able to travel to field sites and project meetings
+ Ability to work well independently and with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team
+ Self-motivated with strong initiative
+ Creative, resourceful, and detail-oriented Positive and energetic attitude
Education and Experience
+ Bachelors with extensive experience, or MS/PhD in fish biology, aquatic ecology, or environmental sciences/engineering or related science
+ 10 or more years of relevant experience
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
**Primary Location** : United States-California-Sacramento
**Job** : Acquisition Employee
**Organization** : BC-2378 Environmental Services-NR-US West
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Manager
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Aug 16, 2022, 10:24:41 AM
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
Your Opportunity
As an Aquatic Biologist, you will be part of a team conducting various field studies, evaluating field results and preparing technical reports, assessing various projects for potential impacts to aquatic resources, and contributing to larger environmental documents. Work will include both desktop and field work, depending on the need, career goals, and future workload.
Your Key Responsibilities
+ Field team lead and/or support for various aquatic and fisheries-related projects and field programs, including fish surveys (also other aquatic species), instream flow/hydrology, water temperature, and general water quality
+ Technical data analyses and report writing
+ Modeling interpretation (habitat and temperature) Aquatics and fisheries support for CEQA and NEPA documents, and 401, 404, and 1600 permits
+ Presentations with clients and stakeholders
+ Supervise and mentor junior aquatic staff Business development
**Qualifications**
Your Capabilities and Credentials
+ Strong quantitative and analytical skills
+ Strong technical data analysis and report writing
+ Experience/ability to lead field studies (e.g., fisheries, water quality)
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills
+ Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word General knowledge of Northern California watersheds and the California Bay-Delta
+ General knowledge of anadromous fish species/ water resources/ water quality
+ Experience with proposal writing and business development Willing and able to travel to field sites and project meetings
+ Ability to work well independently and with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team
+ Self-motivated with strong initiative
+ Creative, resourceful, and detail-oriented Positive and energetic attitude
Education and Experience
+ Bachelors with extensive experience, or MS/PhD in fish biology, aquatic ecology, or environmental sciences/engineering or related science
+ 10 or more years of relevant experience
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
**Primary Location** : United States-California-Sacramento
**Job** : Acquisition Employee
**Organization** : BC-2378 Environmental Services-NR-US West
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Manager
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Aug 16, 2022, 10:24:41 AM
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024