First consideration given to applicants who before 12/4/2021.
Why It’s a Great Opportunity:
This is a fantastic entry level position where your focus will be in the field conducting Level A and Level B Assessments of Pierce County culverts as part the implementation of a department wide culvert replacement program. Data collected will be used to help planners coordinate activities with other plans and programs to ensure goals and objectives for fish passage and flooding are met. You may also assist in the development of a GIS database for tracking culvert inventories, work with private landowners and other stakeholders and collect other data in the field as required.
We are hiring two extra hire employees for up to six months to work outdoors and in the field.
Consideration will be given to those at a variety of experience levels including those with a related degree and experience in WDFW Fish Passage Inventory Level A and B assessments and/or general survey work.
Why It’s a Great Department:
The Environmental Services group of Surface Water Management engineers and constructs the plans to get water from Mt. Rainier to the Puget Sound in the best quality it can be. Your technical skills will get you through the door, but this position is for candidates who are passionate about the work they do and improving the community. It’s a dynamic, changing environment that impacts the community in which you live.
How to be Successful in the Role:
With your attention to detail, communication skills and results focus, you’ll be ready for supporting the relevant and meaningful work assessing culverts for fish passage. We want someone who is curious, loves research, and is a project manager. Someone who is accountable, customer focused and willing to learn on the job.
Your Future in this Role:
This is a great opportunity to get some hands-on experience for a future role with Pierce County. You will partner with four biologists who will help train and support you as you learn your new role. After assessments are complete, you may have exposure to levee setbacks restoration projects, water quality projects, and wetland delineations.
Core Daily Responsibilities
Complete Level A and Level B fish-passage inventories analyses (assessments) in accordance with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Passage Inventory, Assessment, and Prioritization Manual.
Coordinate with other Environmental Biologists and Planners to plan and conduct field work.
Utilize fish-passage databases, GIS software and other sources from various state agencies to make fish-passage barrier determinations and aid prioritization efforts.
Summarize and analyze data, write reports and memos and create effective work products to communicate the results of inventory analyzes
Communicate and work with right-of-way agents, planners, landowners, Tribes, special interest groups and other stakeholders.
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Requirements
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in botany, biology, environmental studies, fisheries, soil science, wildlife biology or related field
Two years of related work experience OR several internships or classes with survey work in wetland delineations, line transects. Fisheries experience is desired but not required. Most work can be taught with science degree and some experience.
Consideration will also be given to a variety of experience levels including those with a related degree and experience in WDFW Fish Passage Inventory Level A and B assessments and/or general survey work. GIS experience and certificate a plus!
Additional education or related experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
Valid driver’s license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties require 8-10 hour days (40 hours) with extensive field work, sometimes in remote locations and during inclement weather conditions. Work location will be at or near aquatic environments, often adjacent to roadways.
Capable of walking over rough terrain for short distances. The ability to carry up to 40 lbs. over uneven terrain, and frequent bending, stooping, and climbing in and out of stream and water areas required.
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
To be considered for this opportunity please:
Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting “APPLY” above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
Submit a resume and cover letter that outlines how your qualifications are a match for this position. Verify documents are uploaded to your application.
If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?