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Salary- $47,844.00 – $62,748.00 Annually
Our Fish & Wildlife Biologist 2,
- Assists in developing wildlife surveys for the district.
- Conducts assigned wildlife surveys – surveys are conducted via rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, vehicle-base (road, snow, or water) and walking/hiking.
- Observes and assesses the health of wildlife populations.
- Collects samples needed to identify the presence of disease within wildlife populations.
- Trains, assigns, and directs others (e.g., volunteers and other WDFW employees) to conduct surveys.
- Compiles and analyzes survey and radio-collar data (using GIS and appropriate statistical analysis).
- Works to ensure quality and compatibility of data with statewide system.
- Reviews and comments on proposals to restore/enhance wildlife habitat.
- Works with land managers to protect sensitive wildlife from disturbance.
- Assists district staff with grant and land acquisition proposals.
- Presents information orally and in writing.
- Participates in agency conducted public meetings.
- Develops and fosters relationships with private landowners in the district.
- Serves as a source of technical information and expertise for wildlife habitat relationships, species population status, distribution, habitat protection and evaluation of potential impacts and mitigation.
- Provides constituents agency policies relative to data and data sharing, and of state and federal conservation laws.
- Makes recommendations for habitat enhancement based upon sound science.
- Develops expertise on various aspects of wildlife ecology and habitat relationships within the district and participates with internal and external conservation working groups in order to support department/regional/district objectives.
- Manages wildlife populations through population augmentation (capture and translocation) to facilitate genetic diversity and to bolster dwindling wildlife populations.
- Is responsible for supervising temporary staff for a diversity of wildlife and habitat related projects as they arise.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work Setting, including hazards:
- Work is performed in outdoors – aerial, boat, vehicle based and, walking surveys – inclement weather over difficult terrain, including slippery rocks, steep banks, and sticky mud.
- Frequent walking, bending, stooping, and at times carrying up to 50 pounds of equipment and fish.
- Schedule:
- Typically, work schedule is non-scheduled.
- Willingness and ability to work long irregular hours.
- Travel Requirements:
- Travel within state several times per year to attend meetings and training.
- Occasional out-of-state travel.
- Tools and Equipment:
- Motor vehicles and small boats.
- Customer Interactions:
- Frequent interaction with the public to inform, respond to questions, and suggestions – responding promptly to phone calls and e-mails.
- Regular participation and presenting information in public meetings.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Please Note:
- Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis.
OR
- A Bachelor’s degree in one of the following:
- Fisheries
- Wildlife management
- Natural resource science
- or a related environmental science field
AND
- One (1) year of professional experience in one of the following:
- Fish research
- Wildlife management
- Wildlife research
- Habitat management
- Habitat research
OR
- A Masters or Ph.D. degree in the applicable science will substitute for the required experience.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Valid Drivers License
Trainings to be obtained once hired:
- First Aid Training
- ATV
- Chemical Immobilization
- Aircraft Safety
- Use of firearms is beneficial to the agency and not frequent and routine. This position may use firearms in the performance of their job duties. The use of a firearm contributes to or further the Department’s mission and advances program priorities. The employee must pass background checks and training to receive authorization to use a firearm (Policy 7011).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
- Wildlife population relationships and ecology.
- Wildlife habitat relationships.
- Wildlife and vegetation survey methods.
- Computer hardware and software (Microsoft Office, Arcview).
- Current or recent training or experience in statistics, data analysis, or biometrics.
- Current or recent training or experience in ESRI ArcMap.
- Hunted (game) and non-hunted (diversity) species.
- Animal and plant species identification.
- Wildlife and habitat management tools and field techniques.
- Federal, state, local, and agency private lands conservation programs.
- Agricultural and silvicultural practices.
- Local, and state land use laws.
Experience with:
- Conducting field surveys and collecting data.
- Following prescribed protocols and procedures.
- Conducting data analysis and making inferences from data.
- Communicating effectively with other agencies and the public.