Senior Biologist

Closing Date to Apply: February 19th 2026

Salary: $77105.60to$118768.00

Typically selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUDs benefit that may be available if hired different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

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Grant County PUD will administer a background check as part of the hiring process if selected for this position.

Position Summary

Under general supervision the Senior Biologist leads and supports biological and water quality field investigations and related compliance work. This position oversees field activities; reviews and analyzes data; drafts technical reports and compliance filings; manages contracts and permits; and represents Grant PUD in regional technical working groups committees and meetings with state federal and tribal entities. The Senior Biologist may present work products and findings at professional conferences and stakeholder forums.

Essential Functions

Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following representative duties knowledge and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Administer and manage the Fisheries and/or Wildlife Program for the Utility; lead or support the design preparation implementation analysis and reporting of fisheries and/or wildlife programs required by FERC.
• Leads in the design coordination and implementation of field work to collect required biological and water quality data. Conduct field sampling monitoring and data collection activities in support of fisheries wildlife and water quality programs ensuring data are collected accurately consistently and in compliance.
• Manage assigned programs and projects as needed including contract administration. Prepare basic analyses and review/interpret technical analyses and reports. Coordinate with agency and tribal biologists to review study methods and results.
• Apply sound scientific research methods and maintain working expertise in Columbia River fisheries wildlife and water quality topics including relevant sampling techniques and field protocols.
• Support implementation of fish wildlife and water quality evaluations required under the FERC License Order Section 401 Certification NOAA Fisheries Biological Opinion USFWS Biological Opinion Priest Rapids Salmon and Steelhead Settlement Agreement Hanford Reach Agreement and any other applicable programs and settlements. Develop study plans technical reports and basic compliance filings as assigned.
• Provide technical interpretation of license and settlement requirements and recommend compliance approaches to management.
• Conduct research planning scoping and budgeting activities for current and future work affecting fish wildlife and water quality. Perform data entry and support ongoing review analysis and reporting of the Business Units work. Participate in trainings and meetings to support professional development and effective program delivery.
• Obtain and maintain permits required for Environmental Affairs field activities. Understand applicable permitting requirements and regulations including Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife scientific collection permits fish transport permits and any other permits as needed. Coordinate permit planning and compliance activities support accurate data collection and prepare required annual reports.
• In this position if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy IS-TA-POL-001.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUDs mission vision values and strategic plan. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws regulations security guidelines Grant PUD policies & procedures.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program including but not limited to:
  • Following all safety policies and procedures.
  • Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
  • Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.
  • Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

Required Qualifications (Education Experience Licenses & Certifications):

• Bachelors Degree in Fisheries Wildlife or related environmental field OR two (2) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in fisheries wildlife or water quality (field monitoring and related data quality/recordkeeping practices).
• A Washington Boater Education Card (or ability to obtain within 4 months of hire). Equivalent out-of-state cards may be accepted initially.
• Experience operating boats and working around water; experience towing/launching trailered equipment and operating trucks/trailers (as applicable to assigned duties)
• Experience with fish wildlife and water quality sampling equipment

Preferred Qualifications (Education Experience Licenses & Certifications):

• Experience with Columbia River Basin fisheries wildlife and/or water quality monitoring programs including familiarity with relevant sampling methods and field protocols.
• Experience with FERC-licensed hydroelectric projects.
• Experience coordinating with tribal governments.
• Experience preparing or reviewing regulatory filings.

Other Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of statistics and data management practices used in fisheries wildlife and/or water quality monitoring; proficiency using standard computer applications for data entry analysis and reporting.
• Basic understanding of hydraulics and aquatic habitat concepts including fish passage and fish protection facilities at dams (as applicable to assigned duties).
• Demonstrated knowledge of aquatic ecosystems including chemical physical and biological properties; and general familiarity with terrestrial wildlife and botanical population trends (as applicable).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders (including agency and tribal representatives).
• Demonstrated knowledge of scientific research methodology including study design field sampling protocols data quality/QA/QC practices and documentation requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: âYes âNo
• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
  o Will perform work onsite at the locations of the assigned Business Units
  o Will be required to perform work of a mixed nature (office and field) that varies by season.
  o Field activities may require long hours and nighttime work.
  o Regional travel for meetings and field work may be required.
• Typical shift of employees in this position: â8 hours â9 hours â10 hours â12 hours In a workday.

*For a full list of requirements the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas.

Required Experience:

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