Colville Tribes
Job Details
Job Location : Nespelem - Nespelem, WA
Salary Range : $26.71 - $40.05 Hourly
Closing Date : November 21, 2025
Position : Biologist I/II/Senior
Salary : $26.71 - $40.05
Reports To : Resident Fish Senior Manager
Location : Nespelem, Washington
Basic Functions This is a non-exempt position. The Fish and Wildlife Biologist I/II/Senior provides leadership and daily management of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (CTCR) Resident Fish Research and Monitoring Project (RM&E). The goal of this project is to preserve, protect and enhance Redband Rainbow Trout and other native fishes in reservation and boundary waters. The Biologist Senior leads a team of 2-3 technical and professional employees to collect data on resident fish populations using stand stock assessment tools including PIT tag arrays, screw traps, weir traps, acoustic/radio tracking and creel surveys.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Biologist I: A Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife, natural resources science, or aquatic sciences in fisheries and habitat research. Transcript required.
Biologist II: A Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in fisheries, natural resources science, or environmental science AND 36 months’ experience at the Biologist I or equivalent level related to fish management, conservation, and/or research; OR A Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the applicable science AND 12 months’ experience at the Biologist I or equivalent level related to fish management, conservation, and/or research. Transcript required.
Senior Biologist: A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the applicable science AND 36 months of required experience; OR A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in fisheries, natural resources science, or environmental science AND 60 months’ experience at the Biologist I or II or equivalent level related to fish management, fish research, habitat management, or habitat research. Transcript required.
Requires a valid Driver’s License and be eligible for coverage under the Tribes’ vehicle insurance.
Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL license.
Must be willing to obtain a Washington Boaters Education Card. Must maintain license and insurance coverage through out duration of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Requires knowledge of the principles of biological research methods including data collection, interpretation and presentation, statistical and research theory and techniques.
Requires knowledge of the principles of resident fisheries management.
Requires knowledge of the principles of habitat assessments.
Requires knowledge of resident fish species identification.
Requires knowledge of basic laboratory procedures.
Requires knowledge of basic water quality measurements and interpretation of results. Requires knowledge of fish tracking systems (PIT tag arrays and acoustic tracking arrays).
Requires knowledge statistical applications for fisheries management.
Requires knowledge of life history characteristics of rainbow trout and kokanee salmon.
Requires knowledge of the legal concept of Tribal sovereignty and the interplay of Tribal sovereignty with state and federal fish and wildlife laws, regulations and administrative actions.
Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and interests.
Requires work history that reflects excellent attendance.
Requires the ability to plan and carry out complex tasks to completion while leading a team, working independently or serving as a member of a project or interdisciplinary team.
Requires the ability to build long‑term positive and professional working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and coworkers including the Colville Business Council, other department managers, departmental employees, tribal members, funding agency representatives, regulatory agency representatives and other government and tribal entities.
Requires the ability to work in a multi‑cultural environment.
Requires the ability to carry out tasks to completion and meet program deadlines.
Requires the ability to define research problems and determine extent and type of information needed.
Requires the ability to design and implement experimental research studies.
Requires the ability to recruit, develop and retain highly qualified professional and technical staff.
Requires the ability to supervise professional and technical staff.
Requires the ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively with people in diverse job classes and particularly with peers in regulatory agencies.
Requires the ability to express oneself in a clear, concise, and scientifically accurate manner when providing oral or written reports to diverse audiences.
Requires the ability to operate and maintain work boats, including electrofishing boats, drift boats, and landing craft style boats up to 26 ft in length, preferred.
Must work effectively in a multi‑cultural environment as a team member in a pleasant and efficient manner.
Position requires the ability to function indoors in an office environment and outdoors.
Requires the ability to work in an office setting, attending meetings, perform site visits and conduct fieldwork.
Requires sufficient hand‑eye‑arm coordination to use a keyboard and 10‑key plus arm/hand movements to retrieve work materials and operate a variety of general office equipment.
Requires good physical condition to be able to work and hike in inclement weather conditions of over variable and rugged terrain when needed.
Requires the ability to drive light duty trucks, tow and disconnect trailers.
Requires the ability to launch and operate a boat.
Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers.
Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations over the phone and in person.
Requires the ability to work a variable schedule, including evenings, early mornings, holidays, and weekends as the work dictates.
Requires the ability to travel for work projects, meetings, training and conference participation as necessary.
Requires ability to drive in adverse weather conditions and be in Must be in good physical condition to be able to work and hike in inclement weather conditions and over variable and rugged terrain.
Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre‑employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post‑accident drug testing.
TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.
If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre‑employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.
INFORMATION: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, esmeralda.mosqueda.hrs@colvilletribes.com 509‑634‑2295.
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Salary Range : $26.71 - $40.05 Hourly
Closing Date : November 21, 2025
Position : Biologist I/II/Senior
Salary : $26.71 - $40.05
Reports To : Resident Fish Senior Manager
Location : Nespelem, Washington
Basic Functions This is a non-exempt position. The Fish and Wildlife Biologist I/II/Senior provides leadership and daily management of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (CTCR) Resident Fish Research and Monitoring Project (RM&E). The goal of this project is to preserve, protect and enhance Redband Rainbow Trout and other native fishes in reservation and boundary waters. The Biologist Senior leads a team of 2-3 technical and professional employees to collect data on resident fish populations using stand stock assessment tools including PIT tag arrays, screw traps, weir traps, acoustic/radio tracking and creel surveys.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Biologist I: A Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife, natural resources science, or aquatic sciences in fisheries and habitat research. Transcript required.
Biologist II: A Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in fisheries, natural resources science, or environmental science AND 36 months’ experience at the Biologist I or equivalent level related to fish management, conservation, and/or research; OR A Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the applicable science AND 12 months’ experience at the Biologist I or equivalent level related to fish management, conservation, and/or research. Transcript required.
Senior Biologist: A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the applicable science AND 36 months of required experience; OR A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in fisheries, natural resources science, or environmental science AND 60 months’ experience at the Biologist I or II or equivalent level related to fish management, fish research, habitat management, or habitat research. Transcript required.
Requires a valid Driver’s License and be eligible for coverage under the Tribes’ vehicle insurance.
Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL license.
Must be willing to obtain a Washington Boaters Education Card. Must maintain license and insurance coverage through out duration of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Requires knowledge of the principles of biological research methods including data collection, interpretation and presentation, statistical and research theory and techniques.
Requires knowledge of the principles of resident fisheries management.
Requires knowledge of the principles of habitat assessments.
Requires knowledge of resident fish species identification.
Requires knowledge of basic laboratory procedures.
Requires knowledge of basic water quality measurements and interpretation of results. Requires knowledge of fish tracking systems (PIT tag arrays and acoustic tracking arrays).
Requires knowledge statistical applications for fisheries management.
Requires knowledge of life history characteristics of rainbow trout and kokanee salmon.
Requires knowledge of the legal concept of Tribal sovereignty and the interplay of Tribal sovereignty with state and federal fish and wildlife laws, regulations and administrative actions.
Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and interests.
Requires work history that reflects excellent attendance.
Requires the ability to plan and carry out complex tasks to completion while leading a team, working independently or serving as a member of a project or interdisciplinary team.
Requires the ability to build long‑term positive and professional working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and coworkers including the Colville Business Council, other department managers, departmental employees, tribal members, funding agency representatives, regulatory agency representatives and other government and tribal entities.
Requires the ability to work in a multi‑cultural environment.
Requires the ability to carry out tasks to completion and meet program deadlines.
Requires the ability to define research problems and determine extent and type of information needed.
Requires the ability to design and implement experimental research studies.
Requires the ability to recruit, develop and retain highly qualified professional and technical staff.
Requires the ability to supervise professional and technical staff.
Requires the ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively with people in diverse job classes and particularly with peers in regulatory agencies.
Requires the ability to express oneself in a clear, concise, and scientifically accurate manner when providing oral or written reports to diverse audiences.
Requires the ability to operate and maintain work boats, including electrofishing boats, drift boats, and landing craft style boats up to 26 ft in length, preferred.
Must work effectively in a multi‑cultural environment as a team member in a pleasant and efficient manner.
Position requires the ability to function indoors in an office environment and outdoors.
Requires the ability to work in an office setting, attending meetings, perform site visits and conduct fieldwork.
Requires sufficient hand‑eye‑arm coordination to use a keyboard and 10‑key plus arm/hand movements to retrieve work materials and operate a variety of general office equipment.
Requires good physical condition to be able to work and hike in inclement weather conditions of over variable and rugged terrain when needed.
Requires the ability to drive light duty trucks, tow and disconnect trailers.
Requires the ability to launch and operate a boat.
Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers.
Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations over the phone and in person.
Requires the ability to work a variable schedule, including evenings, early mornings, holidays, and weekends as the work dictates.
Requires the ability to travel for work projects, meetings, training and conference participation as necessary.
Requires ability to drive in adverse weather conditions and be in Must be in good physical condition to be able to work and hike in inclement weather conditions and over variable and rugged terrain.
Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre‑employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post‑accident drug testing.
TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.
If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre‑employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.
INFORMATION: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, esmeralda.mosqueda.hrs@colvilletribes.com 509‑634‑2295.
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