Are you an experienced, expert level Biologist that is eager to lead WDFW actions and partner efforts for pollinator conservation? 

Become the state-wide species lead for pollinators and other invertebrate Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) including Western Bumble Bee, Mardon Skipper, Island Marble, and Monarch Butterflies.

Join a great team that shares your interests and influence sound resource management!

With that in mind, 

Picture yourself directing the efforts of partners, scientists, and analysts to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and implement pollinator conservation actions.

This is an opportunity to prepare recovery and management plans, implement recovery actions, and lead data collection projects on pollinator and insect species of greatest conservation need.

The optimal applicants are passionate and skilled in insect ecology, conservation actions, and able to provide sound technical expertise and guidance leading to statewide conservation and rare species recovery.

Strong candidates are team players and leaders that exemplify integrity, have excellent people skills and respectful communication skills.

We are seeking a candidate, who respects and values the opinions of others, creating an inclusive team environment where every member feels they contribute value to the project and WDFW.

Our Pollinator Biologist,   

• Initiates and facilitates state-wide working group meetings.
• Seeks funding for the conservation of pollinators and other insects.
• Manages grants to implement conservation, recovery, survey, and monitoring actions.
• Serves as the Diversity Division species lead and information conduit for pollinators and other insects informing on the ground management and policy decisions.
• Provides technical expertise for policy and management decisions regarding pollinators.
• Participates in conservation, surveys and monitoring actions with partners and regional staff.
• In coordination with internal partners, provides public outreach around species needs and public actions to conserve pollinators and other Species of Greatest Conservation Need.
• Compiles and reviews available data to draft status assessment documents and make listing recommendations for candidate and pollinator Species of Greatest Conservation Need.
• Compiles and composes foundational reports and periodic status reviews, makes status recommendations, presents to Fish and Wildlife Commission.
• Reviews internal and external plans and proposals for impacts to pollinator species and habitats.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Work Setting, including hazards: 
  1. Work is performed in an office environment and in the field.
  2. Teleworking options may currently be available.
  3. Fieldwork includes driving to/from and working in remote locations during inclement weather, walking over rough terrain for short distances (less than 1 mile) and occasionally walking over long distances (several miles).
• Schedule: 
  1. Typically, Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  2. Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules.
• Travel Requirements: 
  1. Periodic Statewide or regional travel and occasional attendance at evening meetings is required.
  2. Fieldwork may include extended travel and evening or overnight trips.
• Tools and Equipment: 
  1. Field equipment, survey and telemetry equipment, computers, tablets, and GPS locators.
• Customer Interactions: 
  1. Effective negotiation with clients, partners, local government officials, agriculture, forest, and special interest groups.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

AND 

Pollinator and/or insect conservation work must be evident within the resume.

Please Note: 

• A Master’s degree in the applicable science will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• A Ph.D. in the applicable science will substitute for three years of the required experience.
• Year for year experience can substitute for the education requirements, as long as it is in wildlife management, wildlife ecology, or wildlife biology.

Certifications/Licenses: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Knowledge of:

• Ecology and biology of insect and pollinator species of Washington, including species distributions.
• Population biology, wildlife-habitat associations, and conservation biology.
• Wildlife survey, monitoring, and research techniques.
• Data management, statistical analysis, and spatial data analysis.
• Resource management agencies, missions, approaches, and means of cooperating/collaborating.
• Conservation planning, endangered species recovery and management, game species management.

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate with agency representatives, colleagues, and the public to gain assistance and cooperation with Department conservation planning and species recovery programs.
• Conduct effective oral presentations at scientific conferences, agency meetings, and public meetings.
• Write, edit, and publish professional documents and reports.
• Cooperate and participate with conservation planning teams.
• Lead and coordinate efforts of scientific expert teams in research and planning projects.
• Develop successful research designs and conservation and management approaches.
• Produce basic GIS maps.
• Budget/project management.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Communications effectiveness.
• Coordination and planning.
• Professional and scientific integrity.
• Results orientation and initiative.
• Team leadership.
• Versatility/resourcefulness.

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. 
• Three professional references. 

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

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.  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. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

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

Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.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.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and are encouraged to apply. 

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

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