Finfish Biologist I

Job Summary:

The Finfish Biologist I is a technical fisheries position with the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe’s (PGST) Natural Resources Department Finfish Program. The Finfish Biologist I is responsible for overseeing all in-season commercial fisheries sampling, data collection, and reporting. The Finfish Biologist I assists with analyzing data and preparing technical reports. Duties also include assisting with surveys of spawning salmon in Hood Canal streams and assisting the PGST hatchery with permit-related sampling. Here is the link to the full job description - https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=79908&clientkey=EB42EC9978FB5F598F73F08BC62BED01.

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, originally known as the Nux Sklai Yem or The Strong People, are descendants of the Salish peoples with ancestral ties to the Kitsap Peninsula that date back at least 1,000 years. Many of the Port Gamble S’Klallam’s members—totaling over 1,400—live on the Tribe’s reservation, which is located on the northern tip of Kitsap County in Washington state, near the neighboring towns of Kingston, Poulsbo, Indianola, Hansville, Port Gamble, and Bainbridge Island.

Kitsap County is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities—including a well-maintained trail system—as well as award-winning restaurants, highly-ranked public schools, and picturesque, friendly communities. Plus Kitsap County is one of the most affordable places to live in western Washington, offering the charm of small-town life with access to the hustle-and-bustle of downtown Seattle, which is only a relaxing 30-minute ferry ride away.

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe offers a generous compensation package that includes medical/dental/vision benefits, short-term and long-term disability, 401k plan, PTO, and paid holidays, including your birthday. Also including n on-site library, coffee shop, fitness center, health clinic (with access to massage therapy, physical therapy, behavioral health, medical/dental and women’s health).

Salary is competitive with range dependent on experience and individual qualifications.

Please review the full job listing at www.pgst.nsn.us/employment before applying. Qualified Port Gamble S’Klallam or other tribal members are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit your resume, education credentials, and a cover letter on our employment website www.pgst.nsn.us/employment. Questions may be directed to Audreena Tom or Melia Moore at jobs@pgst.nsn.us.