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Salary- $39,528.00 – $51,432.00 Annually

Our Fish & Wildlife Biologist 1’s, 

  • Assist in organizing and conducting coded wire tagging.
  • Diagnose and repair problems with state-of-the-art automated marking/tagging mobile wet labs including complex robotic systems, video imaging systems, and complex software.
  • Maintain data records of tag codes and production numbers with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Monitor fish health and life support systems in the AutoTrailer including water flow, fish behavior, communicating fish health issues to appropriate hatchery staff.
  • Monitor work product by collecting quality retention samples and conducting pondside quality checks to provide sound scientific results.
  • Work with hatchery staff to load fish into automated trailer as needed to maintain production levels.
  • Communicate shift successes and challenges effectively.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Work Setting, including hazards:
    • Work is performed in automated coded wire tag mobile wet lab, hatchery environment, and an office setting – may encounter inclement weather.
  • Schedule:   
    1. Typically, work schedule is 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday with considerable overtime and possible shift work.
  • Travel Requirements:
    • Extensive travel and driving required – up to six months per year, 5 days a week.
  • Tools and Equipment: 
    1. Electric hand tools, basic hand tools.
  • Customer Interactions:
    • Regular interactions with Biologists, Hatchery personnel, Tribal Staff, and general public.
  • Other: 
    1. Frequent lifting or moving equipment and fish of more than 40 pounds unassisted.
    2. Work can be around hatchery ponds, and catwalks over hatchery ponds.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science.     

OR

  • Equivalent education/experience.

Certifications/Licenses: 

  • Valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Knowledge and experience:

  • Operating an automated or manual coded wire tagging/mass marking mobile wet lab.
  • Operating and maintaining Mark IV coded wire tag injectors.
  • Using a coded wire tag system.
  • Working with all types of Electronic Coded Wire Tag Detectors.
  • Working in a salmon hatchery environment.
  • Supervising or directing employees.
  • Working independently and be self-motivated.
  • Working with hand tools for general repairs to mechanical devices.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: 

As a result of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader) issued on August 9, 2021, all Washington State Agencies are requiring employees to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of your employment. Pursuant to this mandate, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination as a part of the hiring process. Your vaccination status will be verified at new employee onboarding.

A list of acceptable documents to provide verification can be reviewed here. Vaccination acceptable documents link (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

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.