Are you quick learner who is willing to work independently and as a member of a team to further the conservation of state endangered species in a beautiful field setting? 

Do you want to work hard and have fun in a diverse team environment where there’s never a dull moment?

If so, come join a great team that shares your interests! 

These are opportunities to assist with survey efforts for a variety of different species including greater sage-grouse, pygmy rabbits, ground squirrels, northern leopard frogs, common loons, and other waterfowl species.

With your experience, you will accurately and legibly record and organize data and other information into appropriate databases.

The optimal candidates take pride in their work, are enthusiastic and have a positive attitude even in the face of challenging field conditions.

We are seeking candidates with demonstrated skills representing WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, and respect.

Duties

Our Eastern Washington Diversity Species Technicians, 

• Follow established survey protocols to locate previously unknown greater sage-grouse leks.
• Conduct surveys for Washington ground squirrels while listening for high pitched calls and looking for sign.
• Work with the pygmy rabbit team to perform walking transect surveys for pygmy rabbit burrows and sign.
• Assist with recovery and reintroduction efforts for federally endangered pygmy rabbit, including performing live trapping at burrows and other capture methods as well as transport.
• Perform northern leopard frog egg mass and metamorphosis counts.
• Assist with recovery and reintroduction efforts for state endangered northern leopard frog, including capture and transport.
• Perform common loon nesting surveys.
• Assist with outreach for common loon conservation.
• Locate, establish, and maintain waterfowl trapping sites.
• Monitor waterfowl trapping sites and maintain banding records.
• Utilize handheld GPS to navigate to survey locations.
• Accurately compile and enter collected data.
• Properly maintain field equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  1. Field work requires working in remote locations, hiking long distances on/off trail, along steep, rocky slopes, difficult terrain/surfaces during all weather conditions.
  2. Technicians will be expected to work in shallow wetland conditions involving frequent wading while carrying bait and trapping materials
  3. Field work also requires safely driving on unimproved roads using 4×4 vehicles and transporting equipment weighing up to 40 pounds over uneven terrain.
• Schedule:   
  1. Typically, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, although some weekends will be required during waterfowl banding season (July-August).
  2. Length of field day will vary with task and location, but work will often begin before dawn.
  3. Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules.
• Travel Requirements:   
  1. Travel from the duty stations to work locations in other districts.
  2. May require overnight stays or short periods in remote field stations, hotels, bunkhouses, or travel trailers, up to 20% of time.
• Tools and Equipment:
  1. GPS, remote cameras, binoculars, spotting scope, digital camera and 4×4 Trucks.
• Customer Interactions:
  1. Much of the work will be conducted on private lands.
  2. Technicians will represent WDFW and act respectfully and strive for positive interactions with landowners and any public encountered.
  3. Public engagement and outreach to water recreators during common loon surveys.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

AND 

OR

OR 

Certifications/Licenses: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with: 

• Wildlife identification and survey methods.
• Greater sage-grouse surveys and monitoring.
• Small mammal surveys.
• Utilizing GIS software.
• Utilizing GPS units and the ability to navigate off-trail in rugged terrain.

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 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.

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 contract funded by a combination of federal and local (i.e. capital) funds.

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.