WDFW staff comprise a talented and passionate group of people dedicated to protecting Washington’s natural resources.  

Our employees serve the public with integrity. We hold ourselves accountable to both the quality of our work, and the way in which we perform it.

Picture yourself providing support for statewide management of beavers, wild turkeys, small game, furbearers, and upland game bird species.

This is an opportunity to assist with implementing the beaver relocation permitting program and with resident game bird outreach, education, and management.

The optimal candidates are team players who are motivated and passionate to promote the conservation of Washington State’s wildlife population.

We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated skills representing WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, and respect.

Our Fish & Wildlife Biologist 1,

• Assists with the furbearer management program, including the implementation and review of the beaver relocation permitting program.
• Helps coordinate and implement the beaver relocation training, updates materials and collaborates with other agencies and stakeholders.
• Assists with permit processing, coordinating facility inspections, data management, data analysis, and summary report writing.
• Responds to inquiries from permittees and the public about the program.
• Assist with other tasks associated with furbearer, which includes harvest data management, harvest summary statistics, report writing, and implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) bobcat and river otter pelt sealing program.
• Performs records management
• Assists with the resident game bird management program and provides support for other game bird related tasks.
• Collaborates with partners and other staff to develop information and outreach strategies and materials, including webpage updates.
• Helps with the development of a game bird observation reporting app.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  1. Work is performed primarily in an office setting with potential for occasional work outside.
  2. Outdoor work includes working in all weather conditions, rugged terrain, walking, carrying 30 lbs. of gear, exposure to insects and animals.
• Schedule:
  1. Typically, Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Travel Requirements:
  1. Overnight travel may be required on a rare occasion.
• Tools and Equipment:
  1. Computers, tablets, smart phones and standard vehicles for travel.
• Customer Interactions:
  1. Customer interactions will occur with both internal and external customers.
  2. Interaction may occur through written and verbal correspondence, including telephone, email, and in-person (following social distancing) guidelines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

AND

Please Note: Professional equivalent experience may substitute, year for year, for education requirement.   

Knowledge of: 

• General methods of wildlife management.

Experience with:

• Microsoft Office programs and personal computers.
• Familiarity within Windows-driven computer programs.

Ability To: 

• Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
• Work independently maintaining a high quality of work.
• Be punctual and perform in a dependable manner.
• Ability to convey ideas and facts orally and in writing.

Licenses:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of: 

• Beaver and resident game bird ecology, biology, and behavior.
• Beaver capture and handling techniques.
• Familiarity with furbearer trapping and management, including the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) program.

Experience with: 

• Beaver relocation and resident game bird hunting.
• Work experience and geographic familiarity with areas currently occupied by beaver and game birds in Washington.
• Teaching or training diverse participants.
• Working with public engagement, outreach, and education.

Skills/Abilities: 

• Organization, attention to detail.
• ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, and Survey123.
• Ability to partner with staff, supervisors and collaborators to identify and resolve complex or sensitive issues.

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 current resume.
• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• 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.

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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:

• 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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