Here is some of what you will be doing:

• Conducts gill net surveys associated with suppression activities of invasive fish species in Region 1. 
• Collects and records biological data on fish including species identification, total length, fork length, weight, sex and maturity.
• Euthanizes non-native species to support suppression activities.
• Maintains and repairs fish sampling equipment including but not limited to gill nets, dip nets, anchors, ropes, electronic balances, PIT tag readers, and GPS units.

• Compiles field data and enters data into computer using Microsoft Office programs (EXCEL, Word) and conducts quality assurance/quality control to ensure data is free of errors and ready for analysis.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Work is primarily conducted in field and warehouse settings and involves many hours of vehicle travel. 
  • Field work is conducted during inclement weather (including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, snow, ice, and working in cold water for long periods of time). 
  • Field work is primarily conducted on a boat for long hours on large bodies of water. 
  • Boat conditions include slippery, wet, uneven surfaces and wavy conditions. 
  • Requires repetitive heavy lifting associated with setting and pulling gill nets (up to 50 lbs.). 
  • Potential injuries including cuts, scrapes, bruises, muscle strains and other injuries associated with the physical nature of field activities.   
  • Requires repetitive lifting and carrying equipment weighing 75 pounds or more for short distances. 
  • Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
  • Work may be conducted in an office setting occasionally and require working on a computer and looking at a monitor for long hours.
• Schedule:
  • Generally, 40 hours/ week, Monday – Friday (extensive overtime is likely).  
  • May require working more than 8 hours per day on a boat in a team setting. 
  • Work is conducted primarily during the day but some activities may extend into the evening on occasion.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Requires extensive travel times within the workday.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Boats, manual hand tools, electronic balances, handheld PIT tag readers, handheld GPS, net repair tools, fish picks, knives. 
  • Personal protective equipment are generally worn throughout the day including, Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs), rain gear, waders, boots, gloves, ear protection, and eye protection.
• Customer Interactions:
  • May Interact with the public at boat ramps and on the water.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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Please note:

License:

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: 

Experience conducting gill net surveys:

• Proficient in identification of eastern Washington fish species
• Familiar with deploying and retrieving gill nets.
• Conduct suppression activities including handling large numbers of fish in various states of disposition and euthanizing invasive fish species.

Desired training: 

• First Aid / CPR training 
• Motorboat Operators Certification Course (MOCC)
• Washington Boater Safety Training (or equivalent)

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.

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 NOTE: 

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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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

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 diana.humes@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line must 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 diana.humes@dfw.wa.gov. 
• Subject line must 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. 

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.   Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.   Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.  

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

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