FULL-TIME-NON-PERMANENT

(10) 3.5-month – Scientific Technician 2 *03396-21

Fish Program – Fish Management – Ocean Management

Westport-Ilwaco

Anticipated state date is June 16, 2021 through September 30, 2021. 

Do you want to contribute to the agency mission by providing maximum recreational fishing opportunities while ensuring the long-term conservation of salmon and marine resources?  Do you want to make a positive impact to the recovery of federal ESA listed anadromous stocks?   If so, then join a great team that shares your interests!

 WDFW staff comprise a talented and passionate group of people dedicated to protecting Washington’s natural resources while providing sustainable recreational opportunities for all.

Promote a healthy economy, protect community character, maintain an overall high quality of life, and deliver high-quality customer service – the data collection duties of this position allow maximum fishing opportunity in economically depressed coastal communities, while assuring that conservation objectives are met for long-term fishery sustainability.  This position interacts with the public answering questions and explaining sampling procedures.

KEY DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Port sampling of recreational and commercial fisheries.

Tasks include: 

• Collection of catch effort and biological data from the ocean recreational and commercial troll fisheries through angler interviews and examination of marine fish catches.
• On a daily basis, provide feedback and make judgements regarding sampling protocols and field procedures which directly affect the statistical validity of data used by ocean fishery managers to regulate the exploitation of ocean fish populations while promoting the conservation of fish populations through sustainable harvest of fish stocks which directly affect the economies, livelihoods, and unique culture of Washington’s coastal communities.
• Port Samplers also record, summarize, and tabulate field data utilizing electronic devices, software programs, and paper forms; including daily synchronization of data collection devices to external databases, and the reporting of all data on forms error free and in a timely manner to fishery managers used for in-season quota management.
• Additional responsibilities include regular professional interactions with sport, tribal, and commercial fishermen to explain WDFW research projects, procedures, and objectives to enlist their cooperation in reporting marked fish encounters, recording the types and locations of catches, and overall fishing effort.

Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Work setting including hazards:

• A 100% of the job is done in the field.
• The work requires long and odd hours during the ocean fisheries.
• Requires complying with standard operating procedures, adhering to safety protocols, and utilizing recommended PPE.
• Work hours are spent standing, walking, bending, negotiating steep ramps, slippery surfaces, and unstable docks, boarding vessels, and lifting, handling, and manipulating fish up to 60 pounds.
• The work involves utilization of or being in close proximity to sharp sampling tools or fishing gear.
• The work can take place in busy fish houses or in cannery rooms around various types of equipment and machinery.
• Coastal temperature and weather extremes may be encountered in the field.
• Some computer activities.

 Schedule: 

• Monday-Sunday, non-scheduled, 24/7.
• Weekend work, non-consecutive days off, and occasional long hours required.

Travel Requirements: 

Tools and Equipment: 

 Customer Interactions:

 License:

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Preferred qualifications:

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. 
• 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. 

 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.

This recruitment is essential to activities contributing to the food economy (licensing, managing, and enforcing/licensing commercial fisheries, grazing monitoring, fish screen for ag, fencing associated with grazing, personnel necessary to ensure payments to ag producers)

*(Images shown are Pre-COVID, WDFW Staff follow current COVID Safety Protocol including the use of face masks)

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