**** PLEASE NOTE: This recruitment is posted continuously and will remain open until selections are made.  Application review will be ongoing, and therefore we encourage you to submit your application materials as soon as possible. First review of applications will be May 28th, 2021. The Hiring Manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made. ****

Multiple locations in Washington State and a variety of anticipated appointment lengths – apply for one or all of the below positions by submitting one application! 

Duty Stations & Anticipated Appointment Lengths: 

Anacortes, Washington Park – Boat Ramp: June 21, 2021 – October 7, 2021

Bellingham (Commercial Sampling): July 16, 2021 – November 30, 2021

Bellingham (On-Call): June 21, 2021 – October 7, 2021

Bellingham, Squalicum Harbor – Boat Ramp: June 21, 2021 – October 7, 2021 

Edmonds – Boat Ramp: July 9, 2021 – October 7, 2021

Everett – Boat Ramp: July 9, 2021 – October 7, 2021 

Friday Harbor – Boat Ramp: June 21, 2021 – October 7, 2021 

Kingston – Boat Ramp: July 9, 2021 – October 7, 2021

Oak Harbor, Coronet Bay – Boat Ramp: June 21, 2021 – October 7, 2021

Quilcene – Herb Beck Marina: July 6, 2021 – September 30, 2021

Seattle, Armeni – Boat Ramp: July 9, 2021 – October 7, 2021

Seattle, Shilshole – Boat Ramp: July 9, 2021 – October 7, 2021

Shelton – George Adams Salmon Hatchery: June 24, 2021 – October 31, 2021 

Tacoma, Point Defiance Boat Ramp:  June 9, 2021 – December 31, 2021 

Tumwater – Boat Ramp: June 9, 2021 – October 31, 2021

Tumwater – Boat Ramp:  June 24, 2021– October 31, 2021 

Union – Boat Ramp: June 24, 2021 – September 30, 2021 

WDFW staff comprise a talented and passionate group of people dedicated to protecting Washington’s Fish & Wildlife Resources.  

Become part of a dynamic team that is invested in making a difference in the conservation of Washington State’s salmon, marine fish, and shellfish species. 

Thrive on building collaboration and teamwork while performing creel (angler surveys), sampling, and gathering data.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you then apply today and join the WDFW Team!  

With that in mind, 

Picture yourself collecting and summarizing recreational salmon and marine fish catch and biological data to meet fisheries sampling goals.

These are opportunities to, obtain stock composition, age structure (scales), length information for legal and sublegal proportions, and hatchery/natural-origin proportions (clipped/un-clipped status).

The optimal applicants are team players who take pride in their work, are motivated, dependable, respectful, and able to easily establish rapport.

We are seeking candidates, who respect and value the opinions of others, creating an inclusive team environment where every member feels they contribute value to the project and WDFW.

Our Scientific Technician 2,  

• Samples recreational fisheries for salmon, marine fish and shellfish catch.
• Determines catch per unit of effort and species composition in order to obtain valid sport catch estimates for salmon and marine fish.
• Collects salmon snouts for coded-wire tags (CWT) and as well as other biological data.
• Properly implements interview procedures and sampling protocols.
• Accurately records data into appropriate electronic data forms.
• Observes, counts, and accurately identifies all salmon, marine fish, and shellfish species.
• Samples all Coho and Chinook salmon with electronic CWT detection devices (handheld wand or tunnel detectors).
• Classifies, sorts, and enumerates marked tagged, marked untagged, unmarked tagged, and unmarked untagged salmon.
• Retrieves snouts with CWTs from Chinook and Coho to determine stock specific impacts for fisheries modeling.
• Samples catch to obtain stock composition, age structure (scales), length information (legal and sublegal proportions), and hatchery/natural-origin proportions (mark-status).
• Performs data review/summary and conducts error checks of sampling data.
• Provides sport fishing regulatory information to the public.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  1. Work is primarily conducted in the field and on boats – includes adhering to Covid-19 safety protocols.
  2. May encounter adverse weather and sea conditions, standing in confined spaces, slippery surfaces, fish blood/slime, biting and stinging insects.
  3. Work includes long periods of sitting, squatting, walking, kneeling, climbing in/out of boats, sampling salmon in boats, boating, noises, odors, repetitive movements of hands/fingers, carrying, and lifting 40 lbs. unassisted.
• Schedule:
  1. Typically, 8 to 10 hours per day between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
  2. 24/7 non-scheduled, 40 hours per week and some positions are on-call.
  3. Weekend and evening work are required.
• Travel Requirements:
  1. Travel within the Puget Sound area -seldom overnight travel.
• Tools and Equipment:
  1. iPad, electronic sampling equipment (CWT detector), weighing scale, calculator, knives, forceps, head lamp, measuring board, tally counter, tide book, totes/bins, equipment holsters, paper forms, labels, scale cards, pencils, pens, clipboard and scissors.
  2. This position is provided a personal flotation device (PFD), WDFW apparel, gloves, rain gear, and copies of current recreational and commercial sampling manuals.
• Customer Interactions:
  1. Interact with WDFW staff, Tribes, the public, commercial harvesters or fishers, salmon buyers, fish processors, recreational anglers, and shellfishes.
  2. Provide sport fishing regulatory information to the public and a high level of customer service to anglers and the public.
  3. Liaison to regional supervisor and enforcement on fishery violations observed in the field.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

AND 

OR 

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 semester or nine quarter hours of natural science classes.

Certifications/Licenses: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience conducting creel (angler surveys) and sampling fisheries in Puget Sound, or a similar area.
• Able to identify all salmon species and common Puget Sound marine fish and shellfish species.
• Familiar with salmon life history and sport fishing regulations.
• Knowledge of commercial and sport fishing methods and gear.
• Experience working with members of the public.

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 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 skills in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

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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