Stock Assessment Manager
JOB TITLE: Stock Assessment Manager
DEPARTMENT: Natural Resources
OPEN: December 27, 2018
CLOSES: February 4, 2019
SALARY GRADE: 11($33.18-37.16/hr)
VACANCIES: 1
JOB SUMMARY: This is an exempt position that serves as a senior staff natural resource specialist and program manager, and will be assigned projects that are a high priority for the Lummi Natural Resource (LNR) Department. The Stock Assessment Manager will provide leadership, management and technical support services to achieve the Lummi Indian Business Council’s (LIBC) and LNR’s near term objective of realizing salmon harvests comparable to those experienced during the mid-1980s, and in the long term providing Lummi fishers with an opportunity to earn a “moderate living” from fishing while fulfilling ceremonial and subsistence harvest needs.
The Stock Assessment Manager will manage LNR’s stock assessment operations and provide the necessary technical information to inform fisheries harvest planning, and salmon enhancement and salmon recovery restoration efforts. This position requires extensive knowledge in salmon biology and population assessment methodologies. The Manager will supervise professional and technical staff, develop and implement sampling programs, oversee and maintain budgets, and provide technical recommendations to other division managers regarding salmon management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· M.S. in fisheries science or related natural resources field from a
recognized fisheries management/biology program and 3 years of relevant work experience involving Pacific salmon species preferred;
· OR B.S. in fisheries science or related natural resources field from a
recognized fisheries management/biology program and 5 years of relevant work experience of specialized experience in fisheries stock assessment.
· Strong computer experience with statistical analysis, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
· Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License and meet
eligibility requirements for tribal insurance.
· Lummi/Native American/Veteran preference policy applies.
TO APPLY:
To obtain a Lummi Indian Business Council (LIBC) application go to:
http://lnnr.lummi-nsn.gov/LummiWebsite/Website.php?PageID=376 or request by e-mail libchr@lummi-nsn.gov For more information
contact the HR front desk (360) 312-2023. Submit LIBC application, cover letter, resume & reference letters no later than 4:30 p.m. on the closing date listed above. If listing degrees or certifications include copies. Mailing Address: 2665 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA 98226. Human Resource Fax number: 360-380-6991.