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Salary– $4,117.00 – $5,399.00 Monthly

Our Biologist 2, 

  • Provides written comments to local government planning staff during the land use decision-making process as part of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
  • Provides review and comment to local jurisdictions on Habitat Management Plans for small and medium-scale projects in accordance with local Critical Areas Ordinances.
  • Coordinates with the local jurisdiction to assist landowners to comply with local land use ordinances.
  • Reviews and issues low complexity HPA’s in accordance with the Revised Code of Washington, Washington Administrative Code, agency policy, and procedures manual.
  • Develops effective working relationships with emphasis on clear communication and a cooperative approach to resolving issues related to fish habitat conservation.
  • Reviews permit applications and conduct field reviews to provide project assistance to applicants. Recommends alternative project designs and/or techniques, BMP’s, and measures to avoid, reduce or eliminate impacts to fish life.
  • Provides technical assistance to restoration groups, governmental agencies, tribes, and coordination with other WDFW programs.
  • Participates in Water Type Modification Interdisciplinary teams, applying advice on fish habitat conditions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Work Setting, including hazards:
    • Work is performed in an office and outdoor environment.
    • Office work includes reading, writing, phone and computer use.
    • Fieldwork requires knowledge of operation of field equipment (GPS, maps, clinometer, range finder, compass, etc). Knowledge of electroshocking equipment and procedures may be required.
    • Must be able to hold a valid driver’s license and operate vehicle in off-road driving conditions.
    • Physical capacity to work in remote forested and aquatic environments, conducting fish surveys and other related tasks. These activities can consist of 8-to-10-hour days, for several days in a row.
    • Capable of walking over rough terrain for short distances (? 1 mile) regularly or occasionally over long distances (several miles).
  • Schedule:
    • Typically, Monday thru Friday 8 AM – 5 PM. These hours are flexible to accommodate seasonal workload or additional duties as assigned by the regional program manager.
    • Willingness and ability to work extended hours as necessary to complete assignments.
  • Travel Requirements:
    • In the field 25-50% time doing project site visits or traveling to meetings throughout the state.
    • Work hours may exceed the standard 8 AM to 5 PM workday.
    • May include extended travel and evening or overnight trips.
  • Tools and Equipment:
    •  Boots, GPS, clinometer, waders, rain gear, state-assigned work vehicle.
  • Customer Interactions:
    • Agency staff, other government agencies, tribal, private stakeholders, and the general public.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis.

OR

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science

AND

  • One (1) year of professional experience in one or more of the following:
    • Working in a natural resource agency working with diverse stakeholder groups to achieve conservation goals.
    • Working in fish management or fish research, wildlife management or wildlife research, or habitat management or habitat research (includes one year as a fish and wildlife biologist 1).