- Description
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FULL-TIME PERMANENT
Fishery Biologist 2
Fish Program – Fish Management Division
1111 Washington St, SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Anticipated start date is June 1, 2021
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.
This is an awesome opportunity to collaborate with a great team. If you are a passionate team player who wants to have an outsized impact on a diverse and dynamic team, and at the same time have fun! we’d love to hear from you!
The best suited candidate has strong work ethic, the ability to take initiative, work independently, and has excellent inter-personal communication and relationship skills.
- Duties
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Working under general supervision with the Region 6 Warmwater Enhancement Program Team Lead Biologist 3, this position organizes and conducts detailed biological, creel, habitat, and research surveys on Washington waters. This position is primarily responsible for field work and implementation of Warmwater Enhancement projects in Region 6, while also providing additional support to the broader Warmwater Enhancement Team across the state. The position duties will include the occasional supervision of volunteers to accomplish project objectives. Data collected by the Warmwater Enhancement Program team provides the science upon which District, Regional, and Program Management Biologists base fisheries management decisions.
Conducts detailed biological, creel and habitat surveys on Washington waters managed for warmwater and mixed species fisheries.
Tasks include:
- Electrofishing and netting surveys for walleye, tiger muskie, and other warmwater fish species.
- Predator diet analysis; tracking fish movement and habitat use; limnological studies: and Implements angler creel surveys for selected warmwater and mixed species fisheries and prepares associated catch estimates.
Communicating both orally and in writing to senior staff and the public regarding project purpose and results.
Tasks include:
- Data entry and analysis; drafting data summaries and technical reports; developing management recommendations; preparing presentation of results.
Technical analysis of data, reporting results, and formulating management recommendations.
Tasks include:
- Study and statistical design; evaluation and analyzing data using appropriate statistical methods.
Assists in specialized management related tasks.
Tasks include:
- Rehabilitations, regulation assessment, population estimates, broodstock capture, and habitat manipulation.
May direct activities of seasonal Scientific Technicians and/or volunteer staff on data collection activities.
Tasks include:
- Directs occasional scientific technician staff and volunteers.
Equipment maintenance.
Tasks include:
- Managing sampling gear.
Other duties as assigned.
Tasks include:
- As needed other work pertaining to WDFW’s core mission will be assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work Setting, including hazards:
- Work may involve long hours in varying, sometimes remote, locations day or night, and occasionally on weekends, in all types of weather.
- Work indoors in an office setting, as well as outdoors, as required by the assorted duties of the position.
- Requires ability to manage sampling gear, which can require repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday 8-5. Two field seasons will also include evening work (6pm to past midnight), and occasional weekends.
Travel Requirements:
- Overnight travel of up to 5-days required at times
Tools and Equipment:
- Boats, nets, electrofishing equipment, trailers, computers, hand tools, pumps, microscopes, water quality meters.
License:
- A Valid unrestricted driver’s license.
- Must complete required motorboat operation training within the first year of employment.
- Qualifications
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Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science or related a related field.
AND
- One year of professional experience in fish/ wildlife/ habitat management or research.
OR
- A Master’s degree or a PH.D. degree in the applicable science will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in biology, Fish Management, Natural Resources, or Environmental Science.
Knowledge of:
- Biologist in this position must have at least 1 year of practical experience in warmwater fish management or research.
- Experience with GIS and R or similar statistical program
- Relevant experience with warmwater fish species and populations.
- Experience identifying regionally applicable species of resident fish including juvenile life stages.
- Experience conducting study design, implementation, and reporting.
- Basic statistical analysis experience.
- Technical writing experience.
- Experience with equipment and techniques commonly used to capture all life stages of resident fish.
- Experience directly supervising seasonal field staff.
- Experience operating 4×4 vehicles.
- Boating Experience.
Ability to:
- To communicate with individuals and groups clearly and effectively within and outside the organization including management biologists, biologists from other agencies and tribes, agency technicians, and interested constituents. Including previous experience interviewing anglers and designing creel survey protocols.
- Collaborates with senior staff to identify data gaps and collect baseline data that contributes to the development of meaningful biological information and management recommendations.
- Ability to independently develop, implement and complete fisheries research including experimental design.
- Ability to independently organize, analyze and interpret data.
- Ability to develop meaningful biological information and management recommendations from collected data.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work to achieve results, goals, and objectives on time.
- Supplemental Information
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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 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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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:
- 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
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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