This recruitment is contract funded by a combination of federal and local (i.e. capital) funds.

HABITAT SCIENCE DIVISION   

The F&W Biologist 1 helps provide the scientific foundation for WDFW’s management decisions and technical assistance related to conservation and restoration activities across the agency.

Picture yourself identifying how terrestrial, freshwater and nearshore habitats influence the survival, diversity and productivity of fish and wildlife population.

Our ideal candidate shares our values of trust, respect, diversity, equity and inclusion and are eager to work hard and have fun in an environment where there’s never a dull moment.

Strong candidates are analytical, result-oriented and are passionate about assessing the needs and establishing resolutions related to resource management.

• Support the Assessment and Monitoring Section (A&MS) Biologist and other Science Division staff in the implementation of on-site and in-office monitoring and research activities.
  • HPA Monitoring: Conducting in-office reviews and on-site surveys to collect HPA project information, physical measurements and biological samples from the nearshore and other environments. This includes permit documentation review, field sampling and biological/physical data collection.
  • Restoration Monitoring: Conducting field surveys and sample collection primarily in support of shoreline restoration monitoring, Intensively Monitored Watersheds and culvert effectiveness monitoring.
  • Forage Fish Habitat Monitoring: Conducting field surveys and sample collection for use in the inventory and assessment of forage fish habitat, condition and suitability.
• Perform laboratory tasks and desk exercises in support of monitoring and research activities.
  • Processing, analyzing and recording QA/QC of field samples which includes, but is not limited to, forage fish egg detection/identification and sediment grain size composition.
• Perform data management tasks in support of monitoring and research activities.
  • Ensure that data is collected, processed and stored accurately/efficiently.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards: Performed in the office, lab, and field.  Field work may include challenging environmental conditions, adverse weather conditions, climbing in and out of boats, carrying over 50 lbs., bending and stooping.
• Schedule: Typically hours worked are between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Monday – Friday. Less than 40 hours per week. May include overnight trips, extended out-of-town field work and alternative work schedules that include nights, weekends and early mornings.
• Travel Requirements: Substantial field time and travel throughout the Puget Sound. Long field days and overnight stays are expected, an Agency vehicle is provided for work-related travel.
• Customer Interactions: This position requires effective communication skills while interacting with various members of the public and nearshore research community. Must represent the agency in a professional, well-spoken and non-confrontational manner.

• A Valid driver’s license.

AND

• A Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, environmental science or a related field.

OR

• Equivalent professional experience may substitute, year for year, for education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in document review, particularly with HPA permits for marine shoreline armor.
• Experience in field collection of physical and biological data, especially in Washington State marine and freshwater environments.
• Experience using Intensively Monitored Watershed stream habitat and Shoreline Monitoring beach survey methods.
• Proficient in processing and analysis of marine beach spawning.
• Proficient in data entry and QA/QC.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS applications.

Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2864844/fish-wildlife-biologist-1-permanent-06394