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Salary- $2,999.00 – $3,887.00 Monthly

Duties Include
•    Planning and scheduling field sampling.
•    Collecting shellfish samples from intertidal sampling locations.
•    Setting and retrieving remote temperature recording devices.
•    Completing and recording field measurements including air, water, and oyster tissue temperature and salinity.
•    Conducting phytoplankton sampling.
•    Driving samples to/from the Public Health Laboratory in Seattle
•    Engaging with shellfish stakeholders, industry members and the public.
•    Maintaining the shellfish supplies inventory.
•    Building and delivering shellfish sampling supply kits to partners.
•    Conducting quality control or quality assurance of sample results.
•    Job shadowing within the office, including water quality monitoring and shoreline surveys.
•    Developing and executing an independent small-scale research study.
What we’re looking for  
Our ideal candidate has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. Our ideal candidate is outward even when confronted with others that are not open or collaborative. They demonstrate resilience to model outward behaviors even when stressed or tired.
Required Qualifications
•    Recent graduate or currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in an environmental science or related degree program.
•    Demonstrated experience in the following:
o    Using analytical and problem-solving skills.
o    Being flexible and versatile in changing situations, comfortable developing schedules, balancing priorities, and managing time.
o    Effectively communicating, verbally and in writing
o    Observing and recording data.
o    Working independently and with minimal supervision.
o    Assessing situations, identifying problems, and being innovative when solving problems.
Application Process
Intrigued? Click “Apply” to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
1.    A cover letter, describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
2.    A current resume.
3.    Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led. Please do not attach any letters of recommendation.
Important Note: Do not attach documents that contain a photo or private information (social security number, year of birth, transcripts, etc.) or documents that are password protected. These documents will not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and year of birth.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer. DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. We prohibit discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
These positions are covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.