Senior Fisheries Biologist

Senior Fisheries Biologist

ICF is currently seeking a senior fisheries biologist to support their growing acoustic telemetry services as part of the Fish and Aquatic Science and Technology (FAST) Team. This person will conduct studies, analyze data, develop proposals, and manage budgets for research and technical projects. This person would primarily work in the San Francisco Estuary, along the west coast, and nationally and internationally as opportunities arise. The position will involve leading logistically complex studies, assisting with business development for applied research, monitoring, and habitat restoration in the Delta, and interpretation of biological information. The position may assist with regulatory documents. The position will assist with training junior staff on field and laboratory techniques.

Although the range below is wider to accommodate growth within the job, this position will have a starting pay range of $85,000 to $105,000 based on match of qualifications/experience/responsibilities, location, and other factors.

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership with data collection and problem solving for various acoustic telemetry projects and other studies
• Work closely with Senior Scientists and follow directions provided by Project Managers to conduct field work and develop project reports, including graphs and data summaries
• Collaborate on applied research that results in peer-reviewed publications
• Assist on regulatory projects/documents as needed
• Maintain acoustic telemetry arrays
• Serve as boat operator and/or crew on work boats

What You Must Have

• Master's degree in fisheries biology or equivalent science related field, or a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years conducting field research in fish and aquatic science

What We'd Like

• Experience with acoustic telemetry and other research and monitoring techniques
• Recognized as an expert in the field, with strong leadership skills, with ability to motivate and guide staff towards success
• Ability to identify and capitalize on emerging fish and aquatic science issues in the San Francisco Estuary
• 10+ years conducting field research in fish and aquatic science
• 5+ years experience operating motor boats
• Team leadership skills: Set high personal performance and quality standards and work collaboratively in a team environment to resolve problems; view all team members as critical and treating team members with respect and professionalism; ability to collaborate and leverage team member strengths; mentor/develop junior team members
• Positive energy as evidenced in an optimistic outlook, a sense of humor, and a disposition to encourage. Individual should be affable and someone that people generally want to be around.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Possible long hours of working in a field environment for multiple days in a row
• Must be comfortable working in the aquatic environment including working from a boat platform and wading in rivers and streams
• Must be able to work effectively in inclement weather, including hot, cold, rainy and foggy conditions