(1) FULL-TIME/PERMANENT

MANAGEMENT ANALYST 3 *02578-21

Fish Program – Puget Sound Sampling Unit

Natural Resource Building 

1111 Washington Street, SE

Olympia, WA

Anticipated start date April 16, 2021.

Resourceful, Enthusiastic, Highly Organized, Analytical and Friendly! Are these the adjectives that would be used to describe you?

Then this might be the opportunity you’ve been looking for:

The Management Analyst’s position functions under general direction as the lead for fisheries studies field data collection for the Puget Sound Sampling Unit (PSSU). This position implements and oversees the development and maintenance of electronic fisheries data sampling forms, currently in iForms, ensures fisheries data quality control and procedures for Puget Sound recreational and commercial fisheries, and oversees the inventory, updating, functionality and training of staff on electronic data sampling devices used in the PSSU.

This position coordinates the implementation and quality control of electronic fisheries data collection for the sampling program including the training and testing of electronic forms. This position works directly with PSSU sampling staff, field supervisors, PSSU Data Managers, and the PSSU Manager to assist in the achievement of recreational and commercial data collection of catch and effort estimates. The data is used for fisheries management, assessment of biological information by fisheries stock and subsequent achievement of spawning escapements and court-mandated and agreed to fisheries allocations. This position provides customer support as the lead for all technical data collection to a large work unit that is located geographically throughout Puget Sound, under general supervision.

KEY DUTIES AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: 

Electronic data collection form development and maintenance, technical-support, and tracking.

Tasks include: 

• Develop and maintain of the unit’s electronic data collection technology and forms, currently in iForms, including use of JavaScript.
• Development and use of MS Access databases.
• Serve as the AppleID administrator for the unit.
• Provide iForms and iPhone password support for samplers.
• Ensure all on-boarding technology on devices is functional for new and returning staff, including:
  1. iForms account setup.
  2. Ensure other electronic systems are operational.
  3. Coordinating with WDFW IT staff and supervisor.
  4. Multi-factor authentication.
  5. MS Teams.
  6. WDFW Email.
  7. LMS Online training.
• Frontline technical support for field samplers including in the evenings and on weekends.
• Track the Unit’s iPad inventory, coordinate with Sampling Support staff and contact IT on iPad issues.
• Track the Unit’s iPhone and other cell phone inventory, coordinate with Sampling Support staff and contact IT on phone issues.
• Oversee the testing, training, implementation, maintenance and updating of all electronic forms used by the sampling unit.
• Provide support for all sampling staff for iPads (iForms), iPhones and data editing and QA/QC, and make updates to the iForms as needed.
• Assist staff to ensure the operating systems, passwords and applications are kept up to date on agency iPads, iPhones, and computers
• Ensure all data has been downloaded from the iPads at the end of each “week” (Sundays).

Fisheries data editing, reviewing, interpretation and management.

Tasks include: 

• Interpret the unit’s data relating to fisheries regulations and inform staff and managers of any fish harvest anomalies or data errors.
• Assist the unit’s sampler support, field supervisors and staff in keeping track of all electronic data collection devices.
• Review all fisheries sampling procedures, assess sampling goals and coordinate sampling programs with the unit’s staff and with tribal biologists as needed.
• Follow independent evaluation of fisheries data, assists unit Data Managers in developing procedures based on current fisheries activities to fulfill program sampling needs.
• Assist with the maintenance and data integrity of large sampling databases as needed.
• Assist Data Managers with developing new databases and improving existing databases.
• Assist with fishery studies in Puget Sound to fulfill the sampling goals and objectives and assists Data Managers with the planning and design of these special projects.
• Create and maintain a MS Access staffing, budget and inventory database and other databases as needed.
• Assist unit Data Managers in problem solving data discrepancies and issues.
• Review reports and publications produced by the Unit as needed.

Fisheries Regulations and Data 

Tasks include: 

• Key in current and historical recreational salmon fisheries regulations into databases or Microsoft Excel.
• Research electronic bar label codes with regards to developing future iForm commercial data collection.
• Develop additional databases for the unit as time allows.

Other duties as assigned 

Tasks include: 

• Assist with the development and review of written documents produced by the unit, including step by step guides relating to unit electronic devices and forms.
• Conduct aerial flight surveys for selective fisheries as needed (optional).
• Attend all unit staff meetings and provide input into the development of agenda topics.
• Other duties as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Work Setting, including hazards:   

• Field work may be conducted on occasion when needed. Field work may include conducting flying in airplanes to conduct surveys, inclement weather, rough water, noise, odors, repetitive movements of hands, finger manipulations, long periods of sitting, squatting, walking, operating a boat with outboard motor, climbing in and out of boats, sampling salmon in a boat, carrying, bending, kneeling, lifting (40 lb. max.), working and standing in a confined space, working with fish blood and slime, slippery surfaces, raingear, personal floatation devices, using knives and other equipment around fish, possible encounters with yellow jackets, and other insects.

Schedule:   

• Regular evening and weekend work required. 24/7positions, must be available to help staff in the evenings and on weekends, especially during the intensively monitored fisheries (salmon and halibut) in the spring and summer.
• Occasional flights.

Travel Requirements: 

Tools and Equipment: 

 Customer Interactions:

Certifications/License:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, environmental science, natural resources or a related field AND three years of experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations or comparable combination of graduate education and experience.
• Knowledge of electronic data collection devices and form development, preferably iForms, and JavaScript.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Job knowledge and Experience:

Knowledge of:

• Basic methods of problem solving, research methods, logic, grammar.
• The Agency’s purposes, objectives and activities, methods and practices of fish and wildlife habitat management techniques.
• Environmental regulations, principles and procedures of fish, wildlife, or habitat biological research.
• Principles and procedures of biological research, and fish management.
• Standard laboratory and field methods and statistical data processing relating to fisheries work.
• Fish species, their habits, and life histories, fishing regulations.

 Ability to: 

• Reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. Gather and analyze data.
• Write and speak clearly and effectively.
• Synthesize research findings and formulate fish management recommendations. Effectively coordinate with staff.
• Perform a variety of outdoor work in inclement weather.
• Organize and schedule fish research or management studies.
• Apply research and statistical methods and techniques to a project or program.
• Synthesize research findings and formulate fish management recommendations.
• Gain cooperation of interested groups on Department fish management programs.
• Analyze environmental information.
• Participate in conferences and job interviews.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Prepare written reports and make oral presentations when needed.
• Interpret environmental regulations and related laws.
• Computer software skills using Microsoft Office products (MS Word, Excel, Access, Teams and PowerPoint).
• Experience sampling sport fisheries in Puget Sound or other similar location preferred.
• Familiar with salmon life history.
• Knowledge of electronic data collection devices and form development.

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.  

In order to successfully apply for these positions 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.  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.

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.

WAFWP:

These positions are 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.   

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VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• 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 staff necessary to prosecute fisheries, hunting opportunities.

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