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Salary– $47,844.00 – $62,748.00 Annually

Our Twisp River Reproductive Success Study Biologist,

Conducts Twisp River Weir Monitoring. Tasks include: 

• Assists with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Twisp River weir. 
• Organizes, conducts, and supervises sampling at the weir to ensure that operational parameters are maintained, and that the necessary protocols governing the sampling of adult fish and the desired genetic composition of the spawning escapement are met.

Performs Juvenile Salmonid Sampling. Tasks include:

• Organizes, conducts, and supervises juvenile sampling and Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tagging activities in the Methow River basin to collect biological data, DNA tissue samples, and scales from juvenile steelhead. 
• Samples and PIT tags the number of sub-yearling Chinook salmon and juvenile steelhead required to meet tagging goals throughout the rest of the Methow River basin.

Conducts Spawning Ground Surveys. Tasks include: 

• Organizes, conducts, and supervises steelhead spawning ground surveys in the Twisp River basin to determine spawn timing, duration, location, and spawning site morphological characteristics. 
• Works with other biologists to coordinate the collection of spawning ground data.

Performs Data Management. Tasks include: 

• Creates databases and enters and performs quality control on applicable project data as necessary to maintain project goals. 
• Creates PIT tagging and recapture files, and uploads files to regional databases. 
• Reviews and checks collected data for accuracy.

Conducts Data Analysis and Reporting. Tasks include: 

• Analyzes data in relation to reproductive success study objectives. 
• Writes reports and completes reporting requirements for BPA contract.
• Prepares detailed summaries and memos for other biologists for inclusion in monthly and annual reports. 
• Assists with preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Work Setting, including hazards:   
  1. During field season (March – November) work is conducted both in the office and in the field. 
  2. Fieldwork consists of walking up to six (6) miles of stream daily or rafting up to ten (10) miles of stream daily. Rafting streams occurs over a wide range of flows and river conditions and includes navigating around rocks and trees during high and low flows. Walking streams requires navigating slippery, uneven terrain. Work is conducted outdoors throughout the year including during periods of high heat and freezing temperatures. Work also occurs at hatchery facilities and weirs. Some chemicals are used frequently, primarily fish anesthetics such as Aqui-S and MS-222.  
• Schedule:   
  1. Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Position may require the use of a 4-10 work schedule (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM) to facilitate travel times to field sites or long survey reaches. Working some weekends and holidays in spring to facilitate 24/7 trapping of target species may be required. 
• Travel Requirements: 
  1. Overnight travel is rare but may occasionally be required to attend professional conferences or meetings. 
• Tools and Equipment: 
  1. Work in the office setting requires using common office tools including computers, laptops, copiers, Microsoft Office programs Word, Excel, and Access, software such as P4 (PIT tagging), DNR Garmin (GPS data), and R-studio (statistics and graphing).
  2. Field work includes use of trucks, snowmobiles, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s), and rafts.  Fish sampling tools include angling equipment, backpack electroshockers, coded-wire tag detectors, knives, scissors, tweezers, PIT tag detectors, global positioning system (GPS) devices, anesthetics scales, measuring boards, waders, boots, lifejackets, hard hats, dry-suits, and neoprene gloves.

Customer Interactions:

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis.

Please Note: A Master’s degree in the applicable science will substitute for one year of the required experience. A PhD in the applicable science will substitute for two years of the required experience.

License: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Knowledge of:

• Anadromous salmonid life histories and related sampling methodologies/techniques.
• Available sampling protocols and experience implementing and evaluating fish sampling strategies that generate unbiased parameter estimates.

Ability to: 

• Collect, compile, analyze and interpret field data using appropriate data quality standards and statistical procedures.
• Work independently or in a group in remote areas and under adverse environmental conditions.
• Navigate rafts in diverse river environments and the ability to train others in common safety practices associated with a variety of fish-sampling equipment and procedures.

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. Please do not upload your vaccination documentation with your application materials – your vaccination status will be verified by your supervisor prior to your first day of work. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical purposes.

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

Supplemental Information

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 current resume. 
• Three professional references.