*Position is Subject to Contract Award POSITION DESCRIPTION:Description of Duties:Collect fish and environmental data in freshwater, estuarine, and nearshore marine environments of the West Coast region; field collection involves harsh outdoor conditions in/around water and may involve driving vehicles and/or boats and trailers and occasional (days-to-weeks) ship-survey assistance.Implement occasional laboratory experiments and data processing; perform data visualization and analysis.Conduct literature reviews to extract data and published relationships between ecological outcomes and potential stressors or habitat metrics.In collaboration with team members, produce tools that improve transparency and efficiency of management decision-making and permitting, integrating environmental stressors into the NW Salmon Life Cycle Model (LCM) framework.Share comprehensive workflow protocols and research products so others can interact with and understand the work.Write reports, contribute to journal manuscripts, and present results at regional meetings and scientific conferences, as needed. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Required:Education: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university with a major related to the task order, with emphasis in fisheries, ecology, natural sciences, mathematics, statistics, oceanography, or hydrology.Experience: Three (3) or more years of experience related to the task order, including familiarity with the species and habitats managed by NOAA Fisheries in the West Coast region.Desired:Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a related field - may be substituted for four (4) years of experience. CERTIFICATIONS:Required:Valid U.S. driver's license - required and maintained throughout the period of performance.Public trust suitability; background investigation cleared prior to beginning performance.Government-required training to be completed within 5 business days of start: NOAA IT Security, NOAA Safety, Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Prevention & Response (NAM 1330-52.222-70(b)(6)), and Records Management 101. RESPONSIBILITIES:Required (Deliverables):Reliable participation and contributions in field and/or laboratory activities coordinated by the NWFSC.Documentation that samples/data were collected, stored, and processed using established protocols.Reproducible workflows documented; analysis products stored in an accessible, organized way.Written status reports and other ad hoc communications as needed. SKILLS:Required:Strong quantitative skills including familiarity with modeling and data analysis; familiarity with software such as R, GitHub, etc.Excellent verbal and written communication; experience writing reports and publishing peer-reviewed articles.Familiarity with common workplace software such as Google Suite and Microsoft Office.Ability to manage workload, stay organized, and produce high-quality work efficiently; able to work independently and on interdisciplinary teams.