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!

WDFW staff comprise a talented and passionate group of people dedicated to protecting Washington’s natural resources while providing sustainable recreational opportunities for all.

The strategic objective of the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program is to protect state waters by managing AIS. The incumbent’s primary duties are to conduct monitoring and control trapping efforts for European green crab (EGC), a Prohibited Level 1 species in the state of Washington, at Drayton Harbor. The incumbent will assist agency partners with a regional cooperative effort to conduct extensive trapping for assessing the full scope and scale of current EGC invasion and reduction of population numbers to manageable levels. The incumbent will lead field operations with direct trapping, training of local partner staff, conduct quality control of trapping efforts, collection of biological data, and data management. Key measurable objectives are the number of sites surveyed, number of traps set, number of EGC removed, number of partnerships created, volunteer recruits, maintenance of equipment, and all field data entered.

European Green Crab (EGC) Management Actions

Tasks include: 

• Conduct extensive trapping for assessing full scope and scale of current EGC distribution and abundance.
• Conduct removal trapping efforts to reduce population to manageable levels.
• Protect native species by removing and humanely euthanizing captured EGC and other AIS species following AIS Unit protocols.
• Conduct early detection monitoring at sites not previously surveyed.
• Support local tribes and other local agencies with removal efforts as needed.
• Participate in regional rapid response actions where new EGC are detected.

 Office Work

Tasks include: 

• Data entry
• Summarize data
• Organize and file data.

 Equipment Maintenance

Tasks include: 

• Maintains traps and trapping gear in proper working condition
• Follows decontamination protocols when moving field gear from one waterbody to another.
• Maintains vehicle, watercraft, trailer, electronic tablet, laptop, smart phone, and complex mobile water quality laboratory in a safe and working order.

 WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Schedule: 

• Workweek will typically be Monday to Friday obtaining 40 hours but will be required occasionally to exceed these hours or work outside of normal workweek during holidays and weekends and may be required to respond on short notice to rapid response AIS emergencies.
• Sunday to Saturday first 40.

Travel Requirements: 

Tools and Equipment: 

• Personal computers, laptops, smart phones, electronic tablets, and electronic software forms.
• Complex mobile water quality laboratory 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.

License:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED, including one year of high school science and two years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1.

OR

• Graduation from high school or GED including one year of high school science and two years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist.

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.

In addition, the position requires:

• Washington State Boater Education card or equivalent.
• Washington State driver’s license.
• Experience and excellent safety record operating vehicles, motorized watercraft at least 15 feet in length, and towing trailers; and
• Experience using Microsoft Windows, smart phones, electronic tablets, PC, and laptops.

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.
 
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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 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. 

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

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 critical information/external necessary to performing essential functions.  Staff necessary to prosecute fisheries, hunting opportunities.

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