Planting Shrubs for Habitat Improvement – Credit: WDFW

Some of what our Private Lands/Wildlife Conflict Technician will enjoy doing, 

Wildlife conflict: 

• Assist the Wildlife Conflict Specialist with wildlife conflict duties surrounding livestock depredation, nuisance, and dangerous wildlife complaints. Develop and issue wildlife conflict contracts and permits. 
• Respond to nuisance wildlife and wildlife damage complaints to commercial crops.
• Use a firearm to dispatch sick or injured wildlife and haze or aversively condition wildlife.
• Create contracts and issue permits to landowners for DPCA and DPCA-L programs.
• Coordinate with regional and statewide wildlife conflict staff on projects, meetings and training as required.

Hunter access programs: 

• Develop and implement hunter access programs 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 hunter access contract development.
• 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.  
• Provide signs and posting materials and assist with posting of property boundaries. 

Habitat development:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Work is performed outdoors, occasionally in inclement weather over difficult terrain, including steep slopes and snow and ice.
  • Often includes walking, bending, stooping over uneven terrain while carrying, loading, and/or transporting up to 40 pounds of equipment and gear.  
  • Will perform capturing and handling of wildlife and routine and repetitive work.
• Schedule:
  • Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
  • Must be available for non-scheduled workweek and hours. This will include irregular and long hours and/or weekends
• Travel Requirements:
  • Periodic travel out of the normal area of responsibility will be required. Overnight travel up to 10% of the time.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Basic hand tools, cordless power tools, chainsaw, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), 4×4 pickup, wildlife capture and telemetry equipment.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Will interact with private landowners, various members of the public, DFW employees. Perform in a punctual and dependable manner.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

OR

Please Note: College coursework involving major study in biology, zoology, fisheries, wildlife, chemistry, natural sciences, or a closely allied field will substitute, year for year, for experience.

Experience: 

• Recording data accurately and legibly
• Visually differentiate when identifying and distinguishing biological and physical features
• Effectively and safely operate 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: 

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Ability to legally possess a firearm.
• This position has been designated as one for which possession and use of department-issued firearms is required and essential to performing the job duties. Must successfully meet all requirements of agency firearm policy (Policy 7011) and maintain eligibility to possess and use agency-issued firearm(s) at all times while in this position.

The following must be completed within one (1) year of employment:

• First Aid training
• Firearms training and certification
• Pesticide Applicator’s license
• ATV certification
• Chainsaw operator training
• Heat-related illness training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

Job knowledge:

• 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.

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:

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 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.  

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone at 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.

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