JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Mount Hood Environmental is currently seeking to fill two positions:
- Quantitative Fisheries Biologist
- Biometrician/Data Analysis
See the descriptions below for each opportunity.
Quantitative Fisheries Biologist
EXPECTED SALARY: $75,000 – $95,000 DOE
Mount Hood Environmental is seeking a motivated Quantitative Fisheries Biologist to work with our interdisciplinary team to implement fisheries research, monitoring, and project evaluation. This position would support tributary fish habitat restoration initiatives including watershed assessments, and statistical and analytical tasks such as fish abundance, growth, migration timing, survival, movement, and population dynamics. The individual would work alongside collaborators including engineers, geomorphologists, biologists, statisticians, and field staff. The ideal candidate is a proficient writer with a solid foundation in statistical concepts, is proficient in computer programming (e.g., R, Python), and has demonstrated experience working with clients or interagency collaborators to propose projects and develop deliverables. In addition, this individual should have expertise in anadromous and resident salmonid biology with an in-depth knowledge of appropriate peer-reviewed literature and reports.
The Quantitative Fisheries Biologist will work with MHE senior scientists, statisticians, and fisheries biologists on fish-habitat models to estimate tributary habitat carrying capacity to evaluate benefits of prospective stream rehabilitation projects. Potential tasks include developing and leveraging a variety of aquatic habitat models to identify species and life stages that may be limiting population recovery, using information from fish-habitat models to inform actions that may remove limitations, and implementing habitat monitoring protocols and evaluating habitat uplift. Projects may also include monitoring fish response from restoration actions and evaluating long-term population- and watershed-scale changes in fish growth, survival, migration timing, and abundance. The position may also require implementation of life cycle or individual-based models to determine actions that maximize benefits to diminished salmonid populations.
EXAMPLE OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Project management and leadership
- Develop proposals, scopes of work, and deliverables for clients,
- Collect, organize, QA/QC, and analyze complex datasets,
- Contribute to and understand scripts and analyses,
- Regular meeting attendance with clients and collaborators to stay up-to-speed on relevant issues in target project areas,
- Conduct literature reviews,
- Lead- and co-author written reports and publications,
- Data visualization and distribution through the development of applications or websites,
- Attend and present at regional scientific meetings,
- Assist and lead field efforts.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Biology, Quantitative Ecology, Statistics or an equivalent field, and four years of related experience,
- OR Master’s degree in any of the above or an equivalent field, and two years of related experience,
- OR Doctoral degree in any of the above or an equivalent field.
- Demonstrated experience implementing scientific hypothesis testing and problem solving.
- Lead authorship on technical reports and/or publications with an ability to concisely communicate results and outcomes.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to meet with collaborators and clients including effective verbal communication.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficient using R and/or Python and working in the Git environment.
- Track record of meeting with clients or research collaborators and presenting at professional meetings.
- Knowledge of anadromous fish life history and biology, specifically Columbia River stocks.
- A unique fisheries skillset that adds to the breadth of our interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated experience conducting data analyses such as mark-recapture abundance, survival estimation, growth and bioenergetics, stock-recruitment, fish population dynamics modeling, or similar.
LOCATION:
Boise, Idaho preferred, but locations elsewhere within the Snake River basin negotiable. Many of the current and anticipated projects occur in the Upper Salmon, Clearwater, and Grande Ronde subbasins and nearby. However, this position would be expected to contribute to existing projects throughout the Columbia River basin, and beyond.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive pay
- Health care stipend
- IRA employer match
- Paid time off
- Ability to work remotely
CONTACT: Address any questions regarding this position to Bryce Oldemeyer, Quantitative Fisheries Scientist, bryce.oldemeyer@mthoodenvironmental.com, 208-571-5080
TO APPLY: Please send cover letter, CV, three references, and a writing example to info@mthoodenvironmental.com
CLOSING DATE: Until filled.
Biometrician/Data Analyst
EXPECTED SALARY: $60,000 – $80,000 DOE
Mount Hood Environmental is seeking a motivated Biometrician/Data Analyst to join our interdisciplinary team to implement statistical analyses, develop data visualization applications or websites, automate workflows, and develop computational and statistical tools for clients. The selected candidate would work alongside MHE scientists on a variety of projects related to fisheries, toxicology, and water quality. The selected candidate would need to be proficient in computer programming (e.g., R or Python), have experience collaborating in the Git environment, and possess a solid foundation in statistical concepts. Ideally, the selected candidate would also have familiarity with population dynamics modeling, abundance and survival estimation, life-cycle modeling, and/or fish-habitat modeling.
Additionally, the selected candidate would preferably possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills, excellent verbal and written communication, and effectively work on a team and independently.
EXAMPLE OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collect, organize, QA/QC, and analyze complex datasets.
- Contribute to, and understand, computer program scripts and analyses.
- Visualize and distribute data through the development of applications or websites.
- Develop and implement automated workflows.
- Apply rigorous statistical analyses to answer complex questions.
- Assist in the technical reporting of analytical methods and results.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Quantitative Ecology or an equivalent field, and two years of related experience,
- OR Master’s degree in any of the above or an equivalent field.
- Proficient using R and/or Python and working in the Git environment.
- Solid understanding of statistical concepts and approaches.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience developing data visualization applications and/or websites.
- Applied experience implementing rigorous statistical methods to answer complex questions.
- Demonstrated experience conducting data analyses such as mark-recapture abundance, survival estimation, growth and bioenergetics, stock-recruitment, fish population dynamics modeling, or similar.
- Background in fish ecology (particularly, anadromous salmonid biology) and/or water management in the Pacific Northwest.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, excellent verbal and written communication, and the ability to work independently, and as a part of a team, on a variety of complex research projects.
- A unique skillset that adds to the breadth of our interdisciplinary team.
LOCATION: 100% telecommute with a preference for candidates to be located regionally in Idaho, Oregon, or Washington.
Toxicology & Water Quality: MHE’s scientists are experienced with aquatic and terrestrial toxicological risk assessments and monitoring. Data collection, synthesis of existing data, and literature review are used to inform operational or compliance concerns related to agriculture, forestry, and industrial practices. Our laboratory diagnostics include various capabilities in toxicity testing and rapid nutrient quantification as well as third-party chemical analysis according to EPA standards.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive pay
- Health care stipend
- IRA employer match
- Paid time off
- Ability to work remotely
- Flexible work hours
- Cell phone allowance
CONTACT: Address any questions regarding this position to Bryce Oldemeyer, Quantitative Fisheries Scientist, bryce.oldemeyer@mthoodenvironmental.com, 208-571-5080
TO APPLY: Please send cover letter, CV, three references, and a writing example to info@mthoodenvironmental.com
CLOSING DATE: June 22, 2023
Any questions about our job postings? Are you interested in joining MHE?
Please reach out to us at lauren.courter@mthoodenvironmental.com.