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Tasks include:

• Investigating and prescribing appropriate resource protection requirements on legally mandated permits, specifically implementing the Hydraulic Project Approval process.
• Providing a technical review of project proposals to determine if correct information on resources present on or near the project site are identified and inventoried and that appropriate mitigation is provided for identified impacts to these resources. 
• Reviewing HPA applications for completeness and compliance with other permit requirements.
• Conducting field reviews and participate in preconstruction meetings.
• Coordinating reviews with other state agencies as well as local and federal agencies.
• Evaluating potential adverse impacts of project proposals on fish resources and recommending alternatives or plan modifications – coordinating appropriate mitigation plans.
• Approving, conditioning, or denying HPA’s for the protection of fish life.
• Providing assistance for resolution of violations.

Serves as a lead for forest habitat project reviews.

         Tasks include:

• Collaborating with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) when reviewing their agency Forest Practice Applications (FPA’s) for impacts to fish and wildlife habitat.
• Providing provisions for the protection of fish life using the DNR Forest Practice Hydraulic Permit (FPHP) Concurrence Review process.
• Participating in DNR Water Type Modification Interdisciplinary teams, applying expert advice on fish habitat conditions.

Provides biological expertise to promote habitat conservation needs into land use planning and development.

         Tasks include:

• Fostering open collaborative partnerships with City and County planners to incorporate best available science into land use ordinances.
• Serving to support implementation of the Growth Management Act and Shoreline Management Act – providing written comments to local government planning staff during the land use decision-making process as part of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), City/County Shoreline Management Plans, Critical Areas Ordinances, and other land-use permit applications.
• Providing technical assistance in the interpretation, use, and application of Priority Habitats and Species (PHS) information by local, state, and federal governments as well as the general public and private organizations. 

Serves as a lead for the agency on Salmon Recovery Projects within coverage area; represents the Department on technical committees and serves as an expert in assigned coverage area.

         Tasks include:

• Facilitating and coordinating input to Salmon Recovery activities with lead entities and technical advisory committees within geographic area of responsibility.
• Facilitating technical support from State, Federal, and tribal agencies and provides technical assistance for project development.
• Conducting habitat restoration/acquisition as lead or part of a multi-disciplinary team – including field review and assessments of potential projects or acquisition properties, researching, and applying for grants, development of formal presentations and project implementation management.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:    
  1. Work is performed in an office and outdoor environment.
  2. Knowledge of electroshocking equipment and procedures may be required. 
  3. Work is often in remote locations and during inclement weather.
  4. Physical, environmental, or mental demands of key work – work in remote forested and aquatic environments, conducting project site visits and other related tasks – these activities can consist of 8-to-10-hour days, for several days in a row.
  5. Frequent walking over rough terrain for short distances (? 1 mile) regularly or occasionally over long distances (several miles).
• Schedule:   
  1. Typically, work schedule is 8 hours/day, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – these hours are flexible to accommodate seasonal workload or additional duties as assigned by the regional program manager. 
  2. May be called out on weekends, holidays, or after hours for emergency permitting of flood related, or other emergency projects.
• Travel Requirements: 
  1. Office and fieldwork travel percentages vary throughout the year – spring/summer construction season generally requires greater fieldwork that can exceed 50 percent. 
  2. Periods of overnight travel may be required, and work hours may exceed the standard workday. 
  3. Periodic statewide or regional travel, overnight trips, and occasional attendance at evening meetings is required.
• Tools and Equipment: 
  1. Standard field gear including hiking boots, GPS, clinometer, waders, rain gear, computers, tablets/smart phone, and state-assigned work vehicle.
• Customer Interactions:
  1. Frequent communication with agency staff, other government agencies, tribal, private stakeholders, and the public.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

AND

OR 

Please Note:

• Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for education.
• A Master’s degree in the applicable science will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Certifications/Licenses: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Job knowledge and experience with: 

• Biology of native Washington fish, especially salmonid species.
• Environmental permitting in Washington.
• Theory and practice of aquatic restoration implementation and mitigation.
• Collaborating with the public, government entities, and non-profits to promote the conservation and protection of natural resources.
• Regulatory processes in Washington, including the Hydraulic Code, Growth Management Act (GMA), State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and Shoreline Management Act (SMA).

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: 

On Monday August 9, 2021, Governor Inslee enacted Proclamation 21-14 which requires that all employees of all state agencies not headed by an elected official be fully vaccinated with a recommended COVID-19 vaccine by October 18, 2021 as a condition of employment. Fully vaccinated includes the two-week waiting period after the last shot in each series, or single shot, is given. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide verification of COVID vaccination. A list of acceptable documents to provide verification can be reviewed here. Vaccination acceptable documents link (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

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.

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

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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.