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Our Scientific Technician 2, 

• Conducts daily adult and juvenile trap checks.
• Assists with trap repair and construction and instream installation and weir/trap removal.
• Collects and records accurate biological data and field observations.
• Makes trap operation decisions based on observations of environmental conditions.
• Safely handles and anesthetizes adult and juvenile Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed salmonids and other fish species commonly encountered.
• PIT tags adult and juvenile salmonids.
• Performs electronic data entry in P4 and Microsoft Access forms.
• Reviews data daily to ensure accuracy.
• Backs up data, and uploads to PIT Tag Information System (PTAGIS) website.
• Uploads and manages juvenile PIT tagging files from P4 to PTAGIS.
• Assists with summarizing and provides graphical presentation of juvenile data.
• Performs instream array deployment, maintenance and operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:    
  1. Work is performed outdoors – frequent walking on slippery stream substrate, in cold water and on and around adult and juvenile fish traps in cold water. 
  2. Extreme temperatures are encountered throughout the field season – operations and fieldwork may be required during irregular and non-standard work hours and under arduous and varying weather and field conditions.
• Schedule:   
  1. Typically, work schedule is 5 days/week and conducted during the peak field seasons may include non-standard work hours (weekends, evenings and/or holidays) and the possibility of weeks in excess of 40 hours.
• Travel Requirements: 
  1. No travel required for this position.
• Tools and Equipment: 
  1. Handheld power tools, chain saws, 4WD trucks, smolt traps, weirs, PIT Tag readers, and other common tools of the fisheries field.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Infrequent interactions with the public or landowners during routine field trap checks, as most of the field work is conducted in a remote setting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

OR

OR 

 Certifications/Licenses: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Knowledge of:

• Safe handling and anesthetization of adult and juvenile life forms of ESA-listed salmonids.
• Accurate identification of juvenile and adult salmonids and other fish species of southeast Washington and the Lower Snake River basin,
• Computers, related to data entry, manipulation, and word processing. 

Experience with:

• Multiple types of fish weirs and rotary screw traps.
• Spawning ground surveys.
• P4 and Microsoft Access for recording and managing data.
• PIT tagging adult and juvenile steelhead and other salmonids.
• Basic construction.

Supplemental Information

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

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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 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.