Our Scientific Technicians, 

• Interview bank and boat anglers.
• Collect recreational catch (harvest and release) and biological data, such as, length, sex, presence, or absence of marked fins, and takes scale and DNA samples when required. 
• Record data and mount scale samples onto gummed cards for future age analysis. 
• Identify private boats and guided boats, record location of anglers, and record weather and river conditions. 
• Notify management or enforcement of any possible illegal fishing activities in the area.
• Compile field notes and biological samples daily. 
• Provide summarized catch and effort.
• Conduct the operation and routine maintenance of assigned field gear, vehicles, and sampling equipment.
• Report monthly vehicle mileage and make appointments for vehicle oil changes when needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:    
  1. Work is performed outdoors – will be required to count and interview anglers at a variety of popular sport fishing boat launch sites and access areas along the rivers. 
  2. Fieldwork is often done in inclement weather – contacting anglers requires driving and hiking miles to fishing areas or driving to creel locations. 
  3. Frequent hiking or boating to long distances of stream over slippery and uneven terrain to reach anglers – long periods of sitting, squatting, walking, sampling hatchery steelhead, carrying, kneeling, lifting (40 lb. max). 
  4. Work is often conducted in times of low light and darkness at the beginning and end of the day – may encounter dangerous wildlife or deal with stinging vegetation. 
• Schedule:   
  1. Typically, work schedule is 40 hours per week, but extra hours may be needed – must work weekends and three random weekdays.
  2. Workdays and hours may change due to weather and river conditions – a flexible hourly and daily work schedule is necessary to perform the assigned tasks – holidays may be included as potential workdays.
• Travel Requirements: 
  1. Frequent driving is required via state, federal, and county roads, as well as local travel on private (logging) roads – may have to shuttle State vehicles between Forks, Montesano, and Olympia. 
  2. Some overnight travel may be required for 1 to 2 days to cover shifts in Forks or Montesano.
• Tools and Equipment: 
  1. Standard office furniture and equipment (e.g., desk, filing cabinet, computer or iPad, printer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, etc.). 
  2. State vehicle, wading shoes or hip boots, rain gear, sampling gear, knives, tweezers, clipboards, notebooks, and personal floatation devices.
• Customer Interactions:
  1. May meet private landowners, anglers, or public that may have negative opinions of governmental agencies and regulations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

OR

OR 

Certifications/Licenses: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Six (6) months experience sampling recreational fisheries.
• Knowledge of the salmonid species present in the watersheds, their spawning behavior and general life histories, fishery management methods, and familiarity with the geography of Washington coastal area waters.
• Strong inter-personal skills that allow to forge and maintain good working relationships with sport anglers and the public.

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: 

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.