Anticipated Appointment Length: 4 Months 

March 1st, 2021 – June 30th, 2021

WDFW staff comprise a talented and passionate group of people dedicated to protecting Washington’s Natural Resources.  

Our employees serve the public with integrity, we hold ourselves accountable to both the quality of our work, and the way in which we perform it.

With that in mind, 

Picture yourself performing land management and recreational site management activities/maintenance on the Chief Joseph Wildlife Area.

Strong candidates will have applied experience in habitat management, forestry, farming, weed control and equipment maintenance work.

Our ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, the ability to follow written and verbal directions and can work independently in remote locations.

We are seeking team players who respect and value the opinions of others, creating an inclusive team environment where every member feels they contribute value to the project and WDFW.

Our Fence Crew 

• Performs technical duties to protect, maintain, and improve habitats, species, or recreational opportunities on the Wildlife Area.
• Maintains facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Constructs and maintains boundary stock fences on wildlife area lands to prevent livestock intrusion to agency lands.
• Constructs and maintains interior stock fences for livestock management.
• Uses ATVs, off-road vehicles, and hiking into extremely rugged terrain to construct and maintain fences
• Writes activity reports.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  1. Extremely rugged terrain, extreme heat and cold weather, rattlesnakes and fire hazards during fire season.
  2. Must be willing to hike in rugged terrain while carrying 50 lb. loads and lifting 80 lbs.
• Schedule:
  1. Monday – Thursday – 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week.
• Travel Requirements:
  1. Up to 140 miles per day from Clarkston to wildlife area work sites.
• Tools and Equipment:
  1. Hand pliers, 240 hp 4X4 tractors, chainsaws, rock drills, trimmers, welders, ATVs, bulldozers, mini-excavators, forklifts, heavy farm implements, irrigation equipment, 4X4 trucks, winches, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

AND 

Experience with: 

• Constructing and maintaining barbed-wire stock fencing.
• Safely operating gas-powered equipment such as chain saws, brush cutters, and rock drills.
• Safely operating and maintaining four-wheel drive vehicles in extreme conditions such as mud, snow, and steep slopes.

Certifications/Licenses:  

• ATV Safety Training Certification, training is provided and must be completed within 2 weeks of hire.
• Valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• First Aid Training.
• Experience working on a farm or ranch, or a similar setting.

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 Note: 

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.

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 professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, service, and respect.

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 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

Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.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.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and 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.

This recruitment is essential – to maintain operations and fulfill WDFW’s legal obligations: Activities contributing to the food economy (licensing, managing, and enforcing/licensing commercial fisheries, grazing monitoring, fish screen for ag, fencing associated with grazing, personnel necessary to ensure payments to ag producers).

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.