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Duties

• Plans, performs, or assigns management activities and studies on wildlife, plants, and habitat on wildlife areas. 
• Determines sampling design necessary to collect accurate information to inform effective management. 
• Performs independent research and/or field investigations. 
• Completes follow up monitoring to vegetation management efforts on the wildlife area.
• Assesses populations of target wildlife and habitat conditions for Wildlife Area management activities and goals. 
• Surveys and monitors native and invasive plant species and habitats, research management options, and makes recommendations on best management practices.
• Collects and analyzes data on recreational use of Wildlife Areas, including hunting, fishing, and non-consumptive recreation.
• Plans, supervises, and instructs Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) crew operations, leads volunteers, work crews, and contractors.
• Responds to the public, highlights reporting, applies for grants, and meets with involved agencies/non-governmental organizations. 
• Administers grazing and agricultural leases.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Work Setting, including hazards: 
  1. Work is conducted in the field approximately 65% of the time, the remaining time is spent in an office setting.
  2. Field work entails working in the wetlands or upland in shrub/steppe habitats while safely operating tractors, heavy equipment, trucks, ATVs, boats, and performing herbicide application, irrigation, and water control structure operation.
  3. Work is performed all weather conditions including extreme heat or snow and sometimes over difficult terrain and surfaces while transporting equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. 
• 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. Seldom travel to attend trainings or meetings – includes occasional overnight trips. 
• Tools and Equipment: 
  1. Trucks, ATV’s, boats, trailers, tractors with a variety of implements, heavy equipment, sprayers, power tools and hand tools.
• Customer Interactions:
  1. Interacts with recreationalists in the field, on the phone, and through email correspondence.
  2. Reports to and/or interacts with several agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGO’s).

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with: 

• Monitoring vegetation transects, wildlife population and recreational use. 
• Working on management and enhancement of upland, wetland, shrub steppe, and riparian plan communities.
• Operating motor vehicles, small boats, ATVs, herbicide application equipment and tractors.

Knowledge of: 

Certifications/Licenses: 

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Pesticide Applicators License (must be obtained within one (1) year of hire).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science. 
• One year of professional experience in fish/wildlife/habitat management. 

Basic understanding of: 

• General grazing concepts and monitoring practices. 
• Irrigation systems, equipment, and concepts.  
• Environmental rules and regulations.

Experience: 

Certifications/Licenses: 

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Red Card (Wildfire Training).  
• Pesticide Applicators License. 

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. 
• 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 Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

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.

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.   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.  

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