FULL-TIME-PERMANENT-CAREER SEASONAL

(1) 6.5- month – Scientific Technician 2 *02257-21

Fish Program – Fish Management – Aquatic Invasive Species

2315 North Discovery Place

Spokane Valley, WA 99216

Anticipated state date is May 3, 2021 through November 15, 2021.

Invasive Mussels

Do you want to contribute to the agency mission by providing maximum recreational fishing opportunities while ensuring the long-term conservation of salmon, steelhead, and inland fisheries resources?  Do you want to make a positive impact to the recovery of federal ESA listed anadromous stocks?   If so, then join a great team that shares your interests!

This is an awesome opportunity to collaborate with a great team. If you are a passionate team player who wants to have an outsized impact on a diverse and dynamic team, and at the same time have fun! We’d love to hear from you!

Technicians sampling for invasive species

KEY DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Zebra and Quagga Mussel Early Detection Monitoring
Tasks include:

Office work 

Tasks include: 

• Data entry into databases
• Organize, file, and summarize field data.

Equipment Maintenance 

Tasks include: 

Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Work setting including hazards:

• Approximately 80% of the job is done in the field and 20% in the office.

• Outdoors on water and land in inclement weather, mostly as a team, but may work independently in remote locations, day and night, walk up to five miles on uneven ground, must be able to lift 75 pounds, and pack 50 pounds.

Schedule: 

• Sunday to Saturday first 40.
• Workweek will be the first 40 hours of work per week (24/7) but will be required occasionally to exceed these hours.
• Incumbent may work outside of the normal workweek during holidays, weekends and may be required to respond on short notice to rapid response AIS emergencies.

Travel Requirements: 

 Tools and Equipment: 

• Personal computers, laptops, smart phones, electronic tablets, and electronic software forms.
• Complex mobile water quality laboratory, eDNA, and non-electronic biological and environmental sampling devices.

• Must safely transport and operate large equipment up to a 25-foot cargo trailer, watercraft, flatbed trailer, winches, motor vehicles, and complex hot water trailered pressure washers.

Customer Interactions:

• Interacts with the public on a regular basis while conducting fieldwork.
• Occasionally confronted by citizens that are non-compliant or not cooperative

Certifications/License:

• A valid unrestricted driver’s license required.
• State Boater Education Card or equivalent.

OR

NOTE:  College course work involving major study in biology, zoology, fisheries, chemistry, natural sciences, or closely allied field will substitute, year for year, for experience, provided the course work includes at least six semester or nine quarter hours of natural science classes.

Preferred Job Knowledge and Experience:

• Boat operation knowledge and experience, WDFW motorboat operator’s certification or equivalent.
• Trailer operation knowledge and experience.
• Computer and other electronic devices operational knowledge.
• Oral and written communications,
• Interpersonal relationships based on integrity and honesty,
• Creativity and innovation both in working independently and in team building.
• Public service and partnership building motivation,
• Working independently, and
• Workload management.

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 detailed cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications for this position.
• A Resume
• Three professional references.

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

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

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.

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:

• 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 functions directly related to survival of ESA listed species. Or functions that are legally required or treaty obligated for ESA species

*(Images shown are Pre-COVID, WDFW Staff follow current COVID Safety Protocol including the use of face masks)

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