We seek an experienced, collaborative, and capable natural resources leader to be our next Fishery Science Department Manager. This role provides scientific support to Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) and its member tribes so that they can meet their fishery management and restoration goals for salmon, sturgeon, and lamprey in the Columbia River basin. The Fishery Science Department Manager will have overall responsibility for a large portfolio of current projects, however they must also identify gaps in scientific inquiry that would further aid watershed restoration and salmon production, and propose novel plans to meet those needs.
This is a highly visible and highly collaborative role, working closely with the scientific staff at the four member tribes, as well as state and federal scientists, and other scientists in the region, e.g. at educational institutions and advocacy organizations. Successful candidates will have a strong scientific background as well as strong experience managing staff, as this role manages a department comprised of four large groups: Habitat, Genetics, Informatics, and Production & Restoration. This role is a member of CRITFC’s management team and reports to the Executive Director.
This is a full time role with full benefits. Pay is $130,000/year.
