Some of what our Fishways Technician will enjoy doing, 

Conduct operation and maintenance monitoring of WDFW owned fish passage improvement structures (fishways): 

• Perform basic maintenance at fishways such as debris removal, raking trash racks, and trail clearing. 
• Improve function of fishways for fish passage with the use of hand tools (rake, pitchfork, shovel, picaroon, hedge trimmer, weed whacker, machete, chainsaw.
• Take notes and photos of sites and surroundings to report to supervisor and use in written reports.

Data collection for inventory, assessment, and maintenance of agency fish passage improvement structures (fishways): 

• Conduct advanced on-site evaluations statewide for WDFW’s Fish Passage, Diversion, and Screening section, including inspection, analysis, and reporting of human-made instream structures such as fishways, dams, screens, and diversions. 
• Utilize the best available scientific resources to evaluate and assess fish passage improvement structures, referring to WDFW’s Fish Passage Inventory, Assessment, and Prioritization Manual (2019) protocols when necessary.

Write summaries:

• Organize and prepare summaries of data for use in development of recommendations for minor and major repairs to benefit anadromous and resident salmonids. 
• Accurately transcribe field data into oral and written reports.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Primarily a field position with approximately 85% of the work week spent outside in various locations statewide. 
  • The other 15% of the work week is spent in the office entering data.
  • Will work long hours in inclement weather conditions, walk streams, climb over and around wood debris on uneven terrain and slippery surfaces while carrying up to 40lbs of field gear (hand tools such as rakes and shovels) daily. 
  • Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
• Schedule:
  • Typically, Monday – Thursday, 7:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. 
  • May include evenings and weekends.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Vehicle travel statewide. Overnight travel required.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Standard office equipment, assessment equipment (laser, stadia rod, gravel probe), maintenance equipment (rake, pitchfork, shovel, machete, log maneuvering tools, chainsaw), other pertinent sampling gear as needed for data collection per the protocols found in Fish Passage Barrier Inventory, Assessment, and Prioritization Manual (2019).
• Customer Interactions:
  • Interact within agency, other agencies, state and local government officials, Tribal members and representatives, local entities, and the public. 
  • Contact, or work with supervisor to contact, landowners before entering private property.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

OR

Please Note: College course work involving major study in biology, zoology, fisheries, chemistry, natural sciences, or closely allied field will substitute, year for year, for experience, provided the course work includes at least six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter hours of natural science classes.

Certifications/Licenses:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Knowledge of/Familiarity with: 

• WDFW Fish Passage Inventory, Assessment, and Prioritization Manual (2019) protocols. NOAA Fisheries WCR Anadromous Salmonid Design Manual (NMFS 2022) designs.
• Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Access, ArcGIS, and personal computers.
• Pacific salmonid life history and ecology.
• Survey equipment, GPS systems, and basic hand tools.

Skill/Ability to:

• Meet inspection objectives and maximize data accuracy and integrity.
• Perform basic maintenance of wooden, concrete, and metal structures.
• Interpret aerial photographs and topographic maps and the ability to navigate using said resources and accurately measure features on maps.

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

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

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.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

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 Elizabeth.Bullard@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 Elizabeth.Bullard@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 at 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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