• Provides leadership in the Program, Division and Section.
• Supports the agency mission by designing and developing research projects, monitoring studies and literature reviews critical to agency’s needs.
• Expertly crafts detailed aquatic biodiversity research monitoring plans.
• Designs study protocols to implement research designs and sound research studies.
• Assembles, leads, trains and mentors interdisciplinary research teams to conduct research and monitoring and builds scientific support related to the conservation and restoration of aquatic habitats.
• Publishes scientific, peer-reviewed research.
• Interacts with other research personnel that serve on management teams.
• Interprets and applies findings of scientific studies to inform and guide management decision-making and policy.
• Independently and cooperatively develops successful research grant proposals that fund actionable science critical to the mission of the agency.
• Effectively communicates with stakeholders (policy makers and other scientists) to identify and prioritize research needed to address management concerns.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work setting, including hazards: 
  • Work is performed mostly in an office setting.  Teleworking options are available during the Covid19 pandemic, otherwise work is typically performed at the Natural Resource Building in Olympia, WA.
  • Work is performed in the field 5% – 20% of the time, depending on the season.  When in the field, activities could involve exposure to inclement weather, insect bites/stings, thorny/spiny vegetation and pollen.
  • Must have the ability to follow all Covid-19 plan protocols.
• Schedule & Travel:
  • Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules.
  • Occasional travel is expected.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s degree in wildlife, wildlife habitat science, biology, zoology or in mathematics with emphasis on animal population biology, ecology, or closely allied field.

     AND

• Four years of professional experience designing, conducting and supervising multidisciplinary wildlife, habitat or fish-related research studies.

     AND

          Working knowledge of:

• Advanced knowledge of traditional statistics and ability to maintain expertise with new approaches.
• Advanced knowledge of aquatic habitats and aquatic vertebrate ecology.
• Ability to apply GIS-based models and new methodological approaches to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to develop aquatic habitat, fish, amphibian, and reptile habitat models.
• Ability to effectively communicate scientific information to policy makers, the public, and scientific audiences.
• Experience supervising multiple staff.

          Publications:

• Two articles published in peer reviewed literature – at least one of the articles as senior author; the second article must be as senior or secondary author.

          Licenses:

• Valid Washington State or other State Driver’s License.

Six or more years of professional experience in wildlife, wildlife habitat science, biology, zoology or in mathematics with emphasis on animal population biology, ecology, or closely allied field may substitute for the education and professional experience requirement.
OR
Three years of experience as a Fish and Wildlife Research Scientist 1 will substitute for the four years of required professional experience, this option requires a Master’s degree as noted above.
OR
A Doctoral degree in one of the above fields of study will substitute for one year of the required professional experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A PhD. in ecology, biology, or closely related field.
• Three years of experience with research and implementation of studies addressing aquatic habitats and biota.
• Five years of experience with research and implementation of studies addressing aquatic habitats and associated biota (e.g., fish, amphibian ecology and their management).
• Five peer-reviewed publications addressing aquatic habitat/biota and management in which you were a primary or substantive contributor to the work.
• Two years of experience developing adaptive management science with multi-stakeholder groups.
• Experience successfully obtaining funding from granting entities.
• Ability to write grants and successfully compete for research money.

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2871843/aquatic-research-section-manager-rs2-permanent-06570?keywords=06570&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

In order to successfully apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position.  (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume
• Contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation may be required.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe.  We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions.  Many of our staff are currently working from home; we have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Pursuant to the Governor’s Directive, 20-08, this position will be subject to one furlough day per month: October 1, 2020, through November 30, 2020.

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WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS),  Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

UNION – WAFWP:

This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals.

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.

• Subject line should include recruitment number, position and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov. 
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov