Are you quick learner who is willing to work independently and as a member of a team to further the conservation of a 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 the Western Pond Turtle population and disease monitoring.

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.

Our Western Pond Turtle Technicians,   

• Use radio-telemetry and visual surveys to track and monitor Western Pond Turtles
• Safely navigate by foot around Western Pond Turtle occupied ponds and nesting areas.
• Excavate, mark, and monitor nests according to protocol and collect nest data.
• Set up traps and participate in capture, marking, and release of Western Pond Turtles.
• Follow protocols to deploy traps to capture and safely handle live Western Pond Turtles.
• Use small non-motorized boats to safely navigate Western Pond Turtle occupied ponds.
• Assess Western Pond Turtles for disease status and take samples for disease testing.
• Bring Western Pond Turtles to veterinary hospital for Computerized Tomography (CT) scans.
• Attach radio transmitters to female Western Pond Turtles.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  1. Approximately 90% Fieldwork and 10% Office work.
  2. Fieldwork entails walking, bending, and stooping while at times carrying over 50 pounds over difficult terrain.
  3. Must be willing to perform aquatic surveys in small ponds/lakes during inclement weather – field sites may contain ticks, rattlesnakes and poison oak.
• Schedule:
  1. Must be available for non-scheduled workweek and willing to work irregular hours.
  2. Monitoring occurs from mid-morning until sunset, seven days a week.
  3. Weekend work will be required.
• Tools and Equipment:
  1. Safely operating motor vehicles and small boats in field situations.
  2. Tools and equipment needed to conduct wildlife projects.
• Customer Interactions:
  1. Public interest groups in field and meeting environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

AND 

     OR

Knowledge of:

• Wildlife population relationships and ecology.
• Wildlife survey methods.
• Scientific principles and techniques.
• Personal computer hardware and software (Microsoft Office).
• Use of tablets (iPad).
• Species identification of reptiles.
• Wildlife management tools and field techniques including experience working with non-hunted (non-game) species.

Certifications/Licenses: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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.  Many of our staff are currently working from home; 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.

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

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