Here is what you will be doing, 

Facilitate, coordinate, plan, and implement invasive herpetofauna species suppression projects to benefit Washington state listed species and species of greatest conservation need (SGCN):  

• Develop invasive herpetofauna assessments, suppression, monitoring protocols, and control techniques/strategies.
• Supervise, train, and outfit a team and/or manage contractors conducting invasive species control efforts (may also assist with implementation).
• Collaborates with the WDFW veterinarian, species leads, and regional staff to develop and implement procedures and protocols for euthanasia and control of invasive herpetofauna.
• Seek funding and manage grants and contracts for project implementation with other staff, facilitate and participate in on the ground conservation and recovery actions.
• Develop near term action plans and prioritize, communicate, and track implementation.

Produce and curate agency documents in agency systems: 

• Develop whitepapers, including data and information syntheses, that can guide future efforts, document lessons learned, and inform best practices.

Provide technical guidance and participate in invasive herpetofauna rule assessment and implementation, including outreach to and with staff and the public:

• Maintain familiarity with emerging research, data, products, and information for invasive herpetofauna management with emphasis on bullfrogs.
• Champion and disseminate best available science as an active and collaborative information conduit.
• Provide technical expertise for policy and management decisions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Work is primarily performed in an office environment. 
  • Regular outdoor/field work during species and habitat specific field seasons. 
  • Navigate on foot to, from and within remote environments, over rough terrain, for long days (8 – 12 hours) and several days in a row, in highly variable weather conditions, conducting surveys and other related tasks. 
  • Occasionally move, carry, or unload up to 50 pounds of field equipment.
  • This work involves killing large numbers of non-native amphibians (and potentially reptiles). Euthanasia/humane killing methods will be used when possible.
  • Office hazards include working under fluorescent light, repetitively entering data into computer, and looking at computer monitor for long periods of time.
• Schedule:
  • Will schedule their time within a typical 40-hour work week. Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. 
  • Incumbent is expected to adjust schedule and work additional hours as needed to meet business demands and deadlines, in partnership with supervisor for support, prioritization and reasonable adjustments.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Periodic statewide or regional travel and occasional attendance at evening meetings is required. 
  • Extended travel or overnight travel may occur.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Standard office equipment, field equipment, vehicles, computers, tablets, and GPS.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Frequent effective information delivery for and negotiation with the public, local landowners, project partners, local government officials, and special interest groups (conservation, agriculture, land use, forestry).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

AND

OR 

Please Note: 

• Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis.
• Master’s degree in the applicable science will substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• Ph.D. in the applicable science will substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

Certifications/Licenses: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: 

• Safely operating motor vehicles
• Effectively organizing multiple assignments, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities, to produce work products that are accurate, thorough, and on time.

Knowledge of:

• Ecology and biology, species distributions, habitat associations, and methods for control of invasive herpetofauna of Washington with a special emphasis on bullfrogs.
• Ecology and biology, species distributions, and habitat associations of rare vertebrate species of Washington. 
• Population biology, wildlife habitat and ecological systems associations, conservation biology.
• Wildlife survey, monitoring, and research techniques.
• Grant, contract, and project management.
• Data management, statistical analysis, spatial data analysis, information synthesis and delivery.
• Resource management agencies missions, approaches, and means of cooperating/collaborating.
• Conservation planning, endangered species recovery and management, game species management.

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate with agency representatives, colleagues, and the public to gain assistance and cooperation with Department conservation planning and species recovery programs.
• Conduct effective oral presentations at agency meetings and public meetings.
• Write, edit, and publish professional documents and reports.
• Cooperate and participate with conservation planning teams.
• Lead and coordinate efforts of teams in conservation and management projects.
• Prepare and oversee implementation of invasive herpetofauna species control projects.
• Produce basic GIS products.
• Manage grants, contracts, budgets, and projects.

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: Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave types. 

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays per year and one (1) personal holiday if the employee is scheduled to be, or has been, continuously employed by the State of Washington for at least four (4) months. 

Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), and an Employee Assistance Program.

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.

Should you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the assigned recruiter at Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov. 

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.