Here are some things you will be doing in this role,

Juvenile Monitoring Activities:

• Function as part of a team performing routine monitoring activities to inform juvenile population estimates of endangered Chinook and steelhead populations within the Entiat River.
• Accurately collect and record biological (species identification, length, weight, tags, marks, scales, genetics, etc.) and environmental data (GPS waypoints, temperature, survey time, survey length, etc.).

Conduct creel surveys on lakes and streams to gather information on angler usage and harvest: 

• Working extensively with the public to collect information on fisheries.
• Includes use of roving creel surveys, total and/or index counts, and interviewing individual anglers.

Sampling fish metrics:

• Identifying fish species, taking various measurements, checking for marks and tags (fin clips, floy, and/or pit tags), collecting snouts for analysis, taking scales and/or otoliths for age studies, and occasionally capturing fish by hook and line. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Work at all hours in inclement weather; walking up to 6 miles on rugged uneven terrain in remote locations independently; lifting up to 75 pounds (5-gallon buckets of water and fish, and holding tanks).
  • Use of standard chemicals for fish anesthesia (AQUI-S and MS-222) and sterilization chemicals (alcohol) is required.
  • Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations. 
• Schedule:
  • Night, weekend, split, holiday, and on-call shifts will be required.
  • Work in excess of 40 hours per week is occasionally required to complete field activities during peak season.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Daily travel in WDFW issued vehicles, up to 2,500 miles per month.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Rotary screw traps, electrofishing equipment, PIT tagging equipment, pumps, generators, various hand tools, vehicles, boots, waders, electronic tag detectors, GPS, and computers.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Extensive work with the public in conducting interviews and informing anglers of rules and regulations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or GED (including one year of high school science) and two (2) years of experience as a scientific technician 1.

• Graduation from high school or GED (including one year of high school science) and two (2) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist.

• College course work involving major study in biology, zoology, fisheries, chemistry, natural science, or closely allied field will substitute year-for-year for experience, provided the course work includes at least 6 semesters or 9 quarter hours of natural science classes.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Science or other similar field of study.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of rotary smolt trap, electrofishing and mark-recapture methods, and study design.
• Ability to identify juvenile and adult salmonids.
• Familiarity with the life-history and populations of salmonids in the Upper Columbia Basin.
• Ability to apply PIT tags and familiarity with tagging software.
• Basic computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office software.

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/listed on your 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 completed online application that shows your experience as it relates to this position.
• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a 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 Cheri.Weld@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 Cheri.Weld@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 JaymeChase@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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