Job Type: Permanent
Salary Details: $39,528.00 – $51,432.00 Annually
Required Experience: 0 – 1 years
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Are you savvy and have a strong scientific prowess with conducting salmon biological studies? Are you wishing to use your expertise to provide analysis and assessment of fish, wildlife, and their native habitats? If so, then apply to become a Fish & Wildlife Biologist!
As our Fish & Wildlife Biologist, you will provide leadership for steelhead creel surveys on the North Coast of the Olympic Peninsula. You’ll be responsible for timely data management, summarization, analysis, and report writing for statistical creel surveys.
WDFW’s mission and goals are to preserve and protect fish and wildlife while providing sustainable recreational opportunities.
With that in mind,
Picture yourself participating in sampling and field studies that collect biological data in support of fisheries management.
This is an opportunity to collaboratively lead a team, set goals, develop strategies, and ensure the program performance objectives are met.
The optimal candidate has applied experience in fish and wildlife management, principles, and procedures.
The best suited candidate has strong work ethic, the ability to take initiative, work independently, and has excellent inter-personal communication and relationship skills.
We are seeking a candidate that will work hard to serve WDFW staff, agency partners, and the public.
Duties
Our Fish & Wildlife Biologist 1,
- Implements creel survey study designs and provides data management and project reporting – ensures that study data collected adhere to study design and the highest standards of scientific integrity.
- Participates in sampling and field data collection.
- Schedules and directs non-permanent field staff.
- Edits and formats reports for annual publications for the Agency.
- Provides accurate data to the lead biologist for updating annual forecasting and harvest management models.
- Participates in creel surveys by interviewing anglers, collecting biological samples, and daily summaries.
- Coordinates with Agency, Tribal and other government biologists and the public for data collection or sharing.
- Supervises, schedules, and leads subordinate staff in the collection and compilation of creel data – schedules and assigns tasks on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis depending on project deadlines and environmental factors.
- Updates lead biologist weekly on progress and personnel issues.
- Assists the lead biologist as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work Setting, including hazards:
- Work is performed in a variety of popular sport fishing boat launch sites and access areas along the rivers – fieldwork is often done in inclement weather.
- Contact with anglers requires short hikes to fishing areas or driving to creel locations via state, federal, and county roads, as well as local travel along streams on private (logging) roads throughout the district using a state vehicle.
Schedule:
- Typically, work schedule is 40 hours per week, extra hours may be needed to meet agency goals – must work weekends and three weekdays – work days and hours may change due to weather and river conditions.
- A flexible hourly and daily work schedule is necessary to perform the assigned tasks including early mornings and late nights – holidays may be included as potential workdays.
Travel Requirements:
- Considerable driving is required via state, federal, and county roads, as well as local travel on private (logging) roads.
Tools and Equipment:
- Standard office furniture and equipment (e.g., desk, filing cabinet, computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, etc.). State vehicle, wading shoes or hip boots, rain gear sampling gear, notebooks, and vests.
Customer Interactions:
- Occasional communication with private landowners or the general public – might encounter negative opinions of governmental agencies and regulations.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science. OR
- Equivalent education/experience.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Valid Driver’s License.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Job knowledge and experience:
- Port sampling, and lake or river creel surveys.
- As a crew lead or supervisor.
- Salmonid species present in the watersheds, their spawning behavior and general life histories and fishery management methods.
- Of the North Coast area waters.
- Working with recreational anglers and guides.
- Of the Quillayute and Hoh rivers’ fishing access area.
- Creating, organizing, and querying Access and Excel databases.
- Using iPads.
- Creating and entering data into iFormBuilder forms.
- Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
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 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 21-14which 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
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
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.
JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:
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 professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, service, and respect. (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.
VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:
To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:
- Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
- Subject line should include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:
To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:
- Notify us of your military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
- Subject line should include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
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HOW TO APPLY
Apply at Careers.wa.gov: