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Our Natural Resource Technicians, 

• Work with private landowners and coordinate with volunteers to manage the hunting access program on private timberlands and private agricultural lands in Northeast Washington. 
• Provide direction and education to the public regarding hunter access opportunities on private lands.
• Conduct landowner interviews, write reports and assist with contract development regarding the WDFW hunter access program. 
• Provide landowners with the materials necessary for the implementation of the WDFW hunter access program including Hunting Only by Written Permission, Hunting by Reservation, Feel Free to Hunt and Cooperative Road Management programs on private lands. 
• Work with private landowners to improve, protect and restore wildlife habitat. 
• Enroll private lands into habitat programs with an emphasis on habitat improvements for whitetail deer and wild turkeys.
• Assist with wildlife conflict duties surrounding livestock depredations, nuisance and dangerous wildlife complaints, developing and issuing wildlife conflict contracts and permits, and wildlife conflict in general – assist the with addressing bear, cougar and wolf conflicts, reports or complaints, including working with livestock producers. 
• Assist with response to nuisance wildlife and wildlife damage complaints to commercial crops; and educate the public about wildlife conflict programs and solutions for deer, elk moose and turkey. 
• Create contracts and issues permits to landowners – coordinate with regional and statewide wildlife conflict staff on projects, meetings, and trainings.
• Assist regional staff with Wildlife Program implementation, collection and compilation of wildlife harvest data and public use data. 
• Assist with cross-program project implementation.

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:    
  1. Work is performed outdoors, occasionally in inclement weather over difficult terrain, including steep slopes and snow and ice; often requiring walking, bending, stooping over on uneven terrain while carrying, loading and/or transporting up to 40 pounds of equipment and gear.
  2. Frequently involving capturing and handling of wildlife – performing routine and repetitive work.
• Schedule:   
  1. Typically, work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, but also available for non-scheduled workweek and hours – irregular and long hours may be necessary dependent on workload.
• Travel Requirements: 
  1. Periodic travel out of the normal area of responsibility will be required, with overnight travel up to 10% of the time.
• Tools and Equipment: 
  1. Firearms, Basic hand tools, cordless power tools, chainsaw, ATV, 4×4 pickup, wildlife capture and telemetry equipment.
• Customer Interactions:
  1. Excellent customer service is central to the success of the job – perform work with others in a safe and respectful manner.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

OR

Experience:

• Recording data accurately and legibly
• Visually discriminating when identifying and distinguishing biological and physical features
• Effectively and safely operating standard highway vehicles, ATV’s, and trailers.
• Safely using hand and power tools, including chainsaws.
• Using GPS, computer with Microsoft software for word processing, spreadsheet applications, web-based tools, email, and calendar clients.

Certifications/Licenses: 

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to legally possess a firearm.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Job knowledge of:

• WDFW hunter access and habitat programs.
• Fish and wildlife habitat management requirements.
• WDFW hunting and fishing regulations.
• Private landowner issues.
• Fish and wildlife species identification.
• Local and state laws governing land use.
• WDFW wildlife conflict/wildlife control policies and procedures.

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 of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume. 
• Three professional references. 

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

On Monday August 9, 2021, Governor Inslee enacted Proclamation 21-14 which requires that all employees of all state agencies not headed by an elected official be fully vaccinated with a recommended COVID-19 vaccine by October 18, 2021 as a condition of employment. Fully vaccinated includes the two-week waiting period after the last shot in each series, or single shot, is given. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide verification of COVID vaccination. A list of acceptable documents to provide verification can be reviewed here. Vaccination acceptable documents link (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

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. We have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.

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.