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Duties
- Performs highly complex, expert level professional statistical data research and consultation.
- Defines project scope, goals, objectives, methods and plans; later may adapt such as indicated to meet program changes.
- Positions translate research and analytical project theory into working hypotheses, which, in turn, are used to define analytical research questions.
- Provides support for agency subject matter research leads on pesticide issues related to aquaculture management.
- Represents the Director in any appropriate conversations regarding aquaculture and represents the agency on numerous state and federal committees or groups.
- Administers grant funding and applies for and manages appropriate aquaculture-related funding resources.
- Manages the Governor’s Washington Shellfish Initiative.
- Oversees a biennial budget of $400,000 to $1.4 million dollars.
- Manages legislative interaction and Governor’s office impacting Washington state aquaculture.
- Represents the agency and state family in testimony during legislative hearings, work sessions, or other instances at the state and federal level.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- A Bachelor’s degree involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences or other related field.
- Five years of experience in the field of natural resource science or planning.
- A minimum of five years of project management, liaison, and policy experience is required as well as a minimum of three years of aquaculture science and policy experience.
- This position requires the successful applicant to demonstrate reliability, effective time management skills, and the ability to set and meet deadlines from the Governor’s Office, WSDA Director and agency policy staff.
Desired:
- Familiarity with methods and techniques of scientific method and design, field sampling, data gathering, basic research, and field investigations in aquaculture.
- Specialized experience working with government entities on aquaculture topics, barriers to success, and aquaculture policy.
- Technical writing capability and proficiency in utilizing work processing software.
- Experience administering and receiving grant funds.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply:
You must complete your careers.wa.gov profile and answer the supplemental questions. In addition to completing the online application, and supplemental questions applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:
- A letter of interest to describe why you are the best candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
- Current resume detailing experience and education
By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.
Applications with comments “see attachments” will be considered incomplete.
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524- 5627 or email support@neogov.com.
Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact the Human Resource Office at Recruitment@agr.wa.gov.
Prior to a new appointment into the Department of Agriculture, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. Applications received via e-mail will not be accepted in lieu of applying through the state’s on-line recruitment system.
The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.
Veteran’s Preference: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veteran’s Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.
Military Spouse Preference: To take advantage of military spouse preference, you will have an opportunity to identify your status in the questionnaire. We thank you and are grateful for your service!
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