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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).