This recruitment is essential to maintain operations and fulfill WDFW’s legal obligations: HPA Processing.  

Practice conservation by managing, protecting and restoring ecosystems. 

Embrace new knowledge and best science to adaptively manage changing and complex conditions.   

Build professional rapport and partner with the public, tribes, and local, state, and federal agencies.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you then, 

Picture yourself working collaboratively with our customers applying resource protection standards and mitigation for the conservation of fish and wildlife habitat.

This is an opportunity to partner on projects and recommend alternative project designs while keeping the “big picture” in mind at all times through practical implementation of environmental regulations. 

Strong candidates are thoughtful, organized, solution-oriented and passionate about helping people live on the land in a manner that is fish and wildlife friendly.

We are seeking a team player with excellent people skills and demonstrated talent representing WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity and respect.

Duties

Our Habitat Biologist 

• Helps administer the Hydraulic Project Approval process in accordance with the Hydraulic Code.
• Reviews and issues small and medium-scale HPA’s in accordance with the Revised Code of Washington, Washington Administrative Code, agency policy, and procedures manual.
• Reviews permit applications and conducts field reviews to provide project assistance to applicants.
• Provides technical assistance to local governments implementing their fish and wildlife regulations under the Growth Management Act (GMA) and Shoreline Management Act (SMA).
• Assists Habitat Biologists working on Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Practices reviews.
• Provides technical assistance for salmon recovery projects.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Work Setting, including hazards: 
  1. Office work includes reading, writing, phone and computer use – teleworking options may currently be available.
  2. Fieldwork requires operation of a variety of field equipment, including safely operating vehicles in off-road driving conditions.
  3. Fieldwork is performed during all weather conditions, in remote forested/aquatic environments and includes walking over rough terrains for short and long distances.
• Schedule:   
  1. Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  2. Hours are flexible, workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules.
• Travel Requirements:
  1. Traveling is required to conduct fieldwork and to attend meetings throughout the state.
  2. Periods of overnight travel may also be required. 
• Tools and Equipment:   
  1. Boots, GPS, clinometer, waders, rain gear and a state-assigned work vehicle.
• Customer Interactions:         
  1. Agency staff, other government agencies, tribal, private stakeholders, and the general public.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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Key Competencies: 

• Self-awareness and regulation.
• Influence.
• Facilitation and negotiation.
• Communication and coordination.

Certifications/Licenses: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Demonstrated ability to build professional rapport and partner with the public, tribes, and local, state, and federal agencies.
• Knowledge of ecological processes pertinent to the Northwest.
• General understanding of regulatory processes, including the Hydraulic Code, Growth Management Act (GMA), State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and Shoreline Management Act (SMA).
• Demonstrated ability to work within the regulatory environment including reviewing, issuing, or monitoring environmental permits.
• Ability and willingness to convey hard information to members of the public in a manner that maintains a positive working relationship.
• Ability to accept supervisory direction, including seeking and accepting constructive feedback on performance and making efforts to improve as needed.

Resume must indicate experience in these requirements and years of experience.

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 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.

IMPORTANT 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.

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, service, and respect.

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:

• 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

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.   Therefore; we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

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.