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Duties
Our District Wildlife Biologist,
Develops and conducts ground, aerial and wildlife surveys
Tasks include:
- Seabird counts, shorebird counts, big game surveys, waterfowl counts, ecosystem surveys for species of greatest conservation need, surveys for peregrine falcons, passerines, herptiles, invertebrates and other species as needed.
- Developing project proposals for integration into work plans.
- Long hours in fixed wing and helicopters performing aerial surveys.
Serves as a technical advisor to various interest groups and agency work groups.
Tasks include:
- Serving on District teams, various recreation coalition groups, Conservation Initiative teams.
- Participate in conservation strategy development and implementation for species of greatest conservation need.
- Responsible for support, administration, and reporting of the Department’s Island Marble Butterfly Candidate Conservation with Assurances Agreement (CCAA).
- Participate in Tribal co-manager meetings
Analyzes data and writes and presents reports for a variety of audiences.
Tasks include:
- Writing up data driven reports for publication in various formats.
- Working with statistical software to analyze data
- Providing data to WDFW data stewards and interpret data to various audiences.
Supervises Staff.
Tasks include:
- Supervising, training, and mentoring technical and professional level staff.
- Setting goals and objectives, developing strategies to implement, and developing performance measurements and standards for the purpose of ensuring individual and program performance objectives are met.
- Managing personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues.
Participates in all aspects of hunting/access issues in District 13.
Tasks include:
- Leading regional efforts on mountain goat work, writing reports, and answering questions from the public.
- Supporting outreach to benefit species of greatest conservation need
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work Setting, including hazards:
- Operate watercraft in fresh and salt water, conduct aerial surveys in fixed wing and helicopter aircraft, hike alone in rugged terrain
- Schedule:
- Typically, Monday – Friday – 8 hrs./day – 5 days a week.
- Travel Requirements:
- Occasional overnight travel.
- Tools and Equipment:
- WDFW truck, computer and statistical software, watercraft, GPS, optics, mist nets, capture equipment
- Customer Interactions:
- High level of interaction with all Washingtonians.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science degree in a natural resource field AND three (3) years of professional experience in fish, wildlife, or habitat management or research, wildlife management or wildlife research, or habitat management or habitat research.
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.
- Seven (7) years of related experience will substitute for the required education.
Certifications/Licenses:
- A valid Driver’s License.
Job experience in:
- Conducting aerial surveys over water.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MS degree in a natural resource field, knowledge of seabirds, shorebirds, waterfowl, deer, mountain goats, insects and herptiles.
- Competent in aerial identification of waterfowl including sea ducks.
- Experience with large data sets and familiarity with data management and analysis using GIS and statistical software.
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 (Download PDF reader)
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.