(3) 4 – months – FULL-TIME-NON-PERMANENT

Scientific Technician 2 *05730-21

Fish Program – Fish Management 

3860 Hwy 97-A

Wenatchee, WA 98801

Anticipated start date is June 25, 2021 through October 25, 2021.

Do you want to contribute to the agency mission by providing maximum recreational fishing opportunities while ensuring the long-term conservation of salmon and marine 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.

Under the supervision of the District Fish Biologist, this position conducts creel surveys during fisheries within the upper Columbia River system, generally above Priest Rapids Dam.  Creel surveys are required as part of WDFW permits with NOAA Fisheries. Current permits #1554 and #1395.  Also conducts fish population surveys and fish stocking for Lake Chelan and tributaries.

KEY DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Conduct creel surveys on lakes and streams to gather information on angler usage and harvest.

Tasks include: 

• Working extensively with the public to collect information on fisheries.
• Includes use of roving creel surveys, total and/or index counts, and interviewing individual anglers.

Sampling fish metrics.

Tasks include: 

Conduct fish abundance surveys in small tributary waters.

Tasks include: 

• Setting and maintaining block netting, collecting environmental data to include stream section length, average stream width and water temperature.
• Collecting fish biological data and samples to include scales, tissue samples, length, weight and species determination.

Other misc. tasks as assigned.

Tasks include: 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Work setting including hazards:

• Field office in Wenatchee / all types of weather – high percentage of time being spent in vehicles, conducting surveys primarily walking and wade the river to conduct angler interviews and effort counts, sometimes boats, and rafts.
• Working in inclement weather and walking short distances on uneven ground, wading, and rocky river environments.

Schedule: 

Travel:

Tools

Customer Service:

License/Certifications:

AND

Preferred experience and job knowledge:

• Experience conducting creel surveys on resident and/or anadromous fish species in stream and lake environments.
• Knowledge of both resident and anadromous fish species.
• Working knowledge of stream and/or lake fish surveys.
• Good public relations with the ability to work independently.

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:

• 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.

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

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