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Salary- $3,987.00 – $5,229.00 Monthly

Our Columbia River Fisheries Sampling Biologist, 

• Schedules, organizes, coordinates, and leads sampling operations.
• Manages spawning ground surveys.
• Hires, supervises, and mentors permanent and seasonal staff.
• Supervises and monitors sport and commercial sampling crews for proper sampling protocol and data collection procedures.
• Oversees and conducts broodstock sampling including collection of coded wire tags (CWT), PBT samples and other biological data.
• Collaborates to develop and modify existing data collection and weir operation protocols to identify appropriate survey methodology, set sampling bio-rates, and develop and modify protocols.
• Coordinates trap operations and data collections.
• Interacts and resolves disputes with local landowners and the general public.
• Establish sampling bio-rates, using existing agency statistical and research procedures.
• Collects and records information on harvest, prevalence, and distribution of fish, viable salmonid population monitoring data.
• Collects designated biological samples, DNA, and CWT/PIT tag samples.
• Monitors quantity and quality of in-season spawning ground survey data collection objectives and provide direction to crew leads.
• Safely operates motorized and non-motorized boats.
• Provides training on monitoring and observation data collection and sampling protocols to field staff – mentors and guides field staff in proper sampling technique, accurate data collection, and professional behavior.
• Queries various internal and external databases for run reconstruction data components.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:    
  1. Work is performed approximately 60% in an office setting and 40% in the field – field work can include lifting up to 70 lbs, walking streams up to 5 miles per day in adverse weather conditions, slippery surfaces, climbing up and down steep and slippery stream banks.
  2. Frequent climbing in and out of boats with high gunnels – operation of rafts, drift boats, and powered boats in various water and weather conditions.
• Schedule:   
  1. Typically, work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; with occasional weekend – before and after work hours will be required.
• Travel Requirements:
  • May occasionally travel to various work sites.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Vehicles and boats including propeller, jet, raft, and drift boats.
  • Mobile digital data collection devices, tag detectors, and other general sampling equipment.
  • Power saws and drills, computers, and office machines.
• Customer Interactions:
  1. Frequent interaction during interviews with the sport fishing public and interactions with commercial fish processors.
  2. Communication and scheduling with commercial full fleet participants and WDFW contracted test fishers.
  3. Constant interaction with landowners and the general public to explain agency goals and objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

AND

OR

Please note:

• A Master’s degree in the applicable science will substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• A Ph.D. in the applicable science will substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
• Professional equivalent experience may substitute, year for year, for education requirement if that experience is related to fish habitat assessments, fish passage evaluations, and/or life history of anadromous fish, particularly freshwater spawning, and rearing habitat.

Knowledge and experience with:

• Salmonid life history and population monitoring.
• Biological sampling methodology for population studies.
• Communicating with diverse user groups.
• Organizing, scheduling, and implementing fish research and management studies.
• Preparing written reports and delivering oral presentations.

Certifications/Licenses: 

• A valid driver’s license is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and experience with:

• Columbia River and tributaries fish runs and fisheries.
• Escapement and harvest models.
• Commercial and sport fishing methods and gear.
• Directly supervising field staff.
• Generating data summaries and using data processing software like Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and R.
• MOCC certification and boating experience, specifically the ability to operate rafts, drift boats, and jet and propeller powered boats.
• Analysis and Statistical Procedures.

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. 

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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Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

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.