Primary Functions of this role include:

• Serve as lead WDFW representative coordinating the activities of the Puget Sound Recreational Salmon and Marine Fish Enhancement Program (PSRFE).
• Manages the Puget Sound Recreational salmon fishery to meet harvest objectives and conservation goals by appropriate regulatory rules (WACs).
• Serves as an integral, lead team member for the State of Washington in the annual salmon management planning process called “North of Falcon” (NOF), including interpreting agency policy for development of goals and objectives for Puget Sound recreational fisheries, negotiating and consensus-building among multi-jurisdictional (17 Puget Sound Treaty Tribes) colleagues to achieve harvest management plans, conservation plans, and technical review of resource impact assessments.
• Performs expert-level statewide professional biological studies, research and resources assessments to determine the impact of recreational fisheries on hatchery and wild salmon stocks.
• Reviews, updates, and maintains the Puget Sound marine and freshwater recreational salmon catch database to evaluate trends in the recreational fishery.
• Promotes recreational fishing in Puget Sound.
• Represents the State of Washington and recreational community in fishery management forums, including as an appointed member to the Pacific Salmon Commission’s (PSC) Selective Fishery Evaluation Committee (SFEC) to evaluate mark-selective fishery proposals pre-season as well as post-season and as a liaison to Canada at their recreational fishery development public process.

Required Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree with major study in a natural science.
And
Four years (4) professional experience in natural resource management.
And

• Knowledge of pacific salmon biology, and statistical theory and techniques.
• Understanding of basic biometric/statistical analyses

Or
Eight or more years of professional experience in natural resource management may substitute for education.
And

• Knowledge of pacific salmon biology, and statistical theory and techniques.
• Understanding of basic biometric/statistical analyses

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree will substitute for two years rovided the field of major study was in the specific specialty.
• Ph.D. degree will substitute for all of the required experience, provided the field of major study was in the specific specialty.
• Knowledge of the Recreational salmon and marine fish enhancement program (RCW 77.105).
• Knowledge of Puget Sound salmon stocks, rivers, lakes, streams and marine waters.
• Knowledge of salmon life histories and habitat requirements.
• Knowledge of recreational fisheries in Puget Sound.
• Knowledge of and established relationships with recreational fishing stakeholders (fishing clubs, conservation clubs, advisors, activists, etc.) in Puget Sound.
• Knowledge of salmon hatchery principles.
• Knowledge of Fisheries Management techniques and Tribal Case Law in Washington State.
• Knowledge of Federal Fisheries Management Forums and Regulatory Standards.
• Knowledge of coded wire tag analyses.
• Knowledge of the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30).

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

To 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.

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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.

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

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.