Our Science Technician 2, 

• Assists in data entry, Quality Assurance/Quality Control of data, and reconciliation/summarization of data.
• Conducts fall Chinook spawning ground and carcass surveys.
• Assists in fall Chinook spawning and sorting at Lyons Ferry Hatchery.
• Assists other Snake River Lab Biologist/technicians as needed with Tucannon Spring Chinook spawning and spawning ground surveys.
• Enters and proofs data and helps Snake River Lab Biologists and Technicians. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Work Setting, including hazards: 
  1. This position is a combination of both office and field duties. 
  2. Safety hazards include slippery conditions in/near streams, loud noises, extreme heat and cold, bites or stings from insects or snakes, and salmon carcasses in various states of decay with very strong odors. 
• Schedule:
  1. Monday through Friday, 40 hours/week, and may require some work outside the normal work hours, some weekends and nights, and some holidays when fieldwork and/or other projects require it.
• Travel Requirements: 
  1. Daily travel is expected for completing field surveys and assisting in spawning activities at Lyons ferry or Tucannon River.
• Tools and Equipment: 
  1. Vehicles, basic hand tools, knives, CWT wand, PIT tag transceivers, scales, microscope, and handheld GPS units.
• Customer Interactions: 
  1. Some private landowner contacts are required to complete spawning ground surveys. 
  2. Answering questions from visitors and general public’s curiosity during field activities, fielding calls from the public, and directing them to the appropriate contacts.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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Please 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 (6) semester or nine (9) quarter hours of natural science classes.

Certifications/Licenses: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

Ability to:

Supplemental Information

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 letters will not be accepted).
• 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

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.

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