Salary: $2,864.00 – $3,701.00 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time – Non-Permanent
Closing: 6/21/2021 11:59 PM Pacific
Anticipated start date is July 15, 2021 through December 31, 2021.
Duties
This position works independently and as a team member, conducting spawning ground surveys, biological sampling of fish, inventories of absence or presence of anadromous fish stocks, organizing and producing tallies of data, safely operating drift/pontoon boats, jet sleds, motorized vehicles and other equipment necessary to successfully accomplish tasks and maintains a positive working relationship with public and private interested stakeholders and Co-Managers of the resource.

Schedule: 

  • Usually M-F core hours but split shifts, overtime, overnight, weekend and holiday work may be assigned.

Travel:

  • Mostly in State for trainings and conference but possible some out of State required, expect no more than 3 days in travel status.
Qualifications

Job Experience:

Background in elementary biology and in-the-field salmonid identification.

Ability to clearly and concisely fill out field data forms using electronic and paper methods.

Understand basic field sampling techniques and procedures, sample rates and biases.

Ability to carry up to 75 lbs of equipment short distances to access sites and over log jams (e.g. portaging and carrying equipment to site).

Ability and desire to walk many miles (~ 12 mi) in large streams and through rugged terrain.

Must be able to work independently in remote wilderness situations without cell service for entire work shifts while wading through remote streams in thigh to waist deep water.

Adaptability/Flexibility:

Adapts easily to changing business needs, conditions and work responsibilities. Must have a flexible work schedule to meet project timelines and goals.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions, have good communication skills, and able to interact with the general public and co-workers.

Resourcefulness in Problem Solving: Uses intelligence, common sense, hard work and tenacity to solve particularly difficult or complicated challenges

Self-knowledge, Development and Continued Learning: Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement. Willing to take instruction and correction to task performance.

Preferred experience and job knowledge:

  • Previous experience as a salmonid spawning ground surveyor.
  • Ability to independently tow, launch, and operate a jet sled in all usually surveyed areas of the Skagit River. This may require lifting and/or pulling the vessel around trees or other obstructions.
  • Ability to load, unload, portage and navigate a pontoon raft through all normally raft-surveyed sections throughout District 14.

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 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