Hatchery Data Unit Manager(Biologist 4) *06553-20
- Description
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Full-Time/Permanent
Hatchery Data Unit Manager
NPDES Permit Expert
Director of Water Quality Lab. (Biologist 4)
Hatchery Division – Fish Program
Olympia, WAThis recruitment is essential to maintain operations and fulfill WFDW’s legal obligations. Essential and critical function: Maintain animal husbandry, maintain hatchery operations to ensure fish/animals stay alive and associated testing/vet response etc.
The successful applicant will have the drive and initiative to make a difference. This is an awesome opportunity to collaborate with a great team. If you are a passionate team player who wants to have an outsized impact on a diverse and dynamic team, and at the same time have fun! we’d love to hear from you!
Objectives: The mission of the Dept. of Fish and Wildlife is to preserve, protect and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities. The mission of sound stewardship of fish and wildlife is supported by an objective to develop, integrate and disseminate the best-applied science that will be used as the foundation in policy and management decisions. The Hatchery Data Unit exists to store, process and make available WDFW fish hatchery related information to researchers, managers and the public. The Hatchery Data Section mission is to enumerate and replicate the most accurate and complete set of information and to disseminate and share inclusively and easily.
The statewide Hatchery NPDES expert and Water Quality Lab Director directly supports WDFW’s mission by supporting statewide fish hatchery activities, which provide both recreational and commercial fishing opportunities.
This position directly influences hatchery workers, managers, biologists, administrators, and outside entities including federal agencies, tribal organizations, and the public. The position has organization-wide program management responsibilities and recognized as a program expert with activities on a statewide basis; supervises lower-level professional program staff; and manages activities that affect essential services within the organization.
- Duties
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Administer and Manage Hatchery NPDES Permits
Functions as a statewide resource expert; manages statewide Hatchery NPDES d permit activities and reporting to maintain compliance with state and federal law and requirements. Direct the operation of the WDFW Water Quality Lab for analysis of Total Suspended Solids.Hatchery Data Development and Planning in support of FishBooks Functions as a statewide resource expert and manager of FishBooks- the web application for hatchery data entry to collect and store hatchery records.
Hatchery Data Unit Supervisor
Manages, leads, and supervises hatchery data unit to be the most efficient and accurate system of record of hatchery data.Hatchery Data Reporting
Prepares and presents technical reports; assesses conservation resource potential, technologies, and options for efficiency gains or renewable application, including economic and technical feasibility of programs or projects in specialty fields; provides technical assistance and consultative service to clients in development of program activities.Provide support to hatchery staff
Provides support to hatchery data unit staff and customer support to Agency and other fisheries entities. Functions as team leader and member of the unit to provide support to the division, agency and co-management.Working Conditions
Office work involving long periods of time using personal computer monitor and keyboard. Significant repetitive motion involved in regular computer use. Occasional field work.Schedule:
- Work schedule 8-5, Monday – Friday. Regular office hours within the agency work schedule.
Tools: Personal computer, Monitor and keyboard.
Travel:
- Occasional meeting attendance involving travel.
- A valid unrestricted driver’s license is required
Customer Interactions:
- Communicates effectively with public and volunteers.
- Employees will interact with Co-Managers and other government agencies.
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.”
- Qualifications
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A Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science
AND
Five years of professional experience in fish management or fish research, wildlife management or wildlife research, or habitat management or habitat research, including planning, policy analysis, coordination and consultation with a variety of public and private agencies, organizations, and/or levels of government and supervisory experience.
- Excellent project management and communication skills.
- Excellent supervisory abilities and skills.
OR
- Professional equivalent experience may substitute, year for year, for education requirement.
Preferred experience:
- This position requires strong data management and organizational skills. Experience in database entry, ten-key.
- Familiarity with hatchery records, facilities, forms, practices and terminology.
- Familiarity with WDFW Hatchery Operations, Hatchery data and data collection procedures, NPDES Permitting.
- Proficiency in MS Access, Excel, and Word.
- Supplemental Information
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Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.
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 and competencies of this position (generic cover letter will not be accepted).
- A current resume or Curriculum Vitae (please make it succinct).
- Three professional references (personal references do not count as professional).
- NOTE:
Pursuant to the Governor’s Directive, 20-08, this position will be subject to one furlough day per week through one day per month beginning October 1, 2020, through November 30, 2020.The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe. We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions. Many of our staff are currently working from home; we have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.
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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 professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, service, and respect.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
“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 may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.