Jobs for The Nez Perce Tribe Department of Fisheries Resources Management-Research in Lapwai, ID

The Nez Perce Tribe Department of Fisheries Resources Management-Research is recruiting for: SNAKE BASIN REMOTE MONITORING PROJECT LEADER [HR-23-101] (Full-time/McCall, Idaho) . To direct and conduct adult abundance evaluations and site prioritization for steelhead and Chinook utilizing PIT tag arrays in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Complete the analysis and reporting of data and calculation of performance measures associated with adult fish data for Snake River basin Chinook salmon and steelhead populations to include adult escapement, spawner abundance, hatchery fraction, adult spawner spatial distribution, stray rate, effective population size, population metrics (size, age, sex class, run & spawn timing, etc.), in-hatchery variables, and other metrics are required. Demonstrated competence with data management, analysis, and statistical programming languages, e.g., Python, R, SQL, git. Knowledge of Bayesian and Frequentist approaches to mark-recapture modeling. Experience creating/maintaining tools and routines to process large amounts of data and automated reporting. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in related field (Master’s preferred). Related field and/or course work requirements defined in job expectations. Requires three (3) years related professional level experience (one (1) year experience with Master’s degree), two (2) years of supervisory experience, knowledge and experience with experimental study design, statistics, fish or wildlife population. Dynamics and modeling or habitat restoration required. Class description/job description available at the NPT Human Resources Department. The Nez Perce Tribe is a drug free work environment, pre-employment drug testing required. Requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribe’s policy. Must provide a current driver’s license record (DLR) and any DLR from other state(s) where you have been licensed to drive in the last three (3) years. Closing date: 2/3/23 by 4:30pm Mailing address P.O. Box 365, Lapwai, ID 83540. Phone: (208) 843-7332. Tribal preference applies. INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. http://www.nezperce.org/contact/employment/