• Interview anglers and record their fishing time, location, target species, and catch
• Collect biological and mark sample data from fish
• Conduct daily counts of boats and bank anglers
• Review information carefully, recognizing when pertinent information is incorrect or missing
• Submit sampling data and weekly reports summarizing creel sample data
• Attend team briefings and required training.
• Complete semi-monthly Total Time form
• May (rarely) creel in The Dalles or Bonneville reservoirs
• May assist with stock assessment tagging

Working Conditions

Working sitting, including hazards:
Field work includes along highways, at boat ramps and riverbanks along the Columbia River primarily from McNary Dam to Boardman, OR marina and Crow Butte State Park in Washington.
Exposure to hazards of driving, boat docks, and inclement weather.
Considerable amount of time driving a pickup truck, sedan, or SUV.
Need to walk steep banks and rugged shores to reach anglers or to reach live sturgeon or carcasses.

Schedule:  

• Work schedule is flexible (5) 8-hour days and/or (4) 10-hour days per week, including days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Tools and Equipment:

• Vehicle, binoculars, measuring device, tag envelopes, PIT tag detector, CWT wand, knife, hemostats, scale cards, snout labels, plastic bags, towel or rags, PFD, cell phone.

Travel Requirements:

• Likely no overnight travel. Little if any.

Customer Interactions: 

• Interviewing anglers, collecting data from their fish, answering questions regarding fishery status and fishing regulations.

Union
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.”   Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED and at least one year of high school science.
• A valid unrestricted driver’s license.

Preferred candidate will have work experience in the following:

• Creel survey or other public interaction.
• Field collection and recording of fish and/or wildlife data.

Knowledge of:

• Sport fishing gear and methods (especially relative to sturgeon fishing).
• Fish physiology (especially that of sturgeon).
• MS Word, Excel, Outlook, basic file management skills.

Ability to:

• Use PIT tag and CWT readers, interview anglers, collect appropriate data, and check for sampling marks.
• Identify white sturgeon and common salmonid and warmwater species of the Columbia River.

Supplemental Information

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

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 detailed cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications for this position.  Please ensure your application reflects this experience.
• A chronological resume profile that includes education and employment history.
• Detailed responses to all supplemental questions.
• Three professional references.

NOTE:
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.

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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

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.  Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.  Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.