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Our European Green Crab (EGC) Biologist,
- Conducts monitoring and assessments for European Green Crab (EGC) under the supervision of the lead biologist.
- Trains staff to properly conduct European Green Crab (EGC) monitoring using established protocols.
- Supervises Scientific Technician 2’s in European Green Crab (EGC) assessments throughout marine waters of Washington State.
- Obtains permission to work on private and public property.
- Coordinates with other entities (i.e. Washington Sea Grant, Northwest Straits Commission, Lummi Nation, etc.), while conducting European Green Crab (EGC) work.
- Summarizes data, drafts summaries, prepares reports or report segments.
- Assists in the review and/or development of mitigation plans.
- Reviews environmental documents, or portions of the documents, from local governments, state, and federal agencies, and private individuals or organizations.
- Makes initial determination and/or recommends conditions of permits.
- Works with lead biologist to determine techniques and procedures, and/or performs field investigations or research projects, and assists in preparing management/research reports or proposals based on those activities.
- Conducts quality control and quality assurance on all data collected.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work Setting, including hazards:
- Work is mostly conducted in the field and at times in the office.
- Field work is performed during the day/night, outdoors, alone or with a team, in remote locations, and during all weather conditions.
- Field work is physically demanding and includes hiking up to 10 miles per day, carrying a 75 lb. backpack of equipment throughout Washington’s vast marine environments.
- Schedule:
- Typically – Monday – Thursday – 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules – may be required to respond on short notice to rapid response AIS emergencies.
- Travel Requirements:
- Frequent statewide travel and overnight stays up to five days at a time.
- Tools and Equipment:
- Desktops, laptops, smart phones, electronic tablets, electronic software forms, Personal Flotation Devise (PFDs), and field gear (i.e. hip boots, xtratuffs, raingear).
- Complex mobile water quality laboratory, eDNA, and non-electronic biological and environmental sampling devices.
- Must safely transport and operate large equipment which includes a 25-foot cargo trailer, watercraft, flatbed trailer, winches, motor vehicles, and complex hot water trailered pressure washers.
- Customer Interactions:
- Interacts with the public on a regular basis conducting outreach and educational events, presentations, and monitoring – occasionally confronted with citizens that are non-compliant.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, environmental science, or a related field.
OR
- Professional equivalent experience may substitute, year for year, for the education requirement – this experience must be in aquatic invasive species, fish, wildlife, or natural resource management.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Valid Driver’s License.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Masters Degree, or a higher level degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science or a related field.
- Three (3) years of experience in a natural resources-related field.
- One (1) year of experience in the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) field.
- One (1) year of experience managing and monitoring European green crab populations.
- Ability to ID invasive and native crab species.
- Familiar with aquatic invasive species management principles and procedures.
- Familiar with and able to develop, implement, and manage statewide biological studies and management actions.
Experience with:
- Preparing comprehensive written reports.
- Database construction, management, and routine analysis functions.
- Managing a heavy workload.
- 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:
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
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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.
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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.