Inspect wetland projects on the Columbia Basin Wildlife Area and collect information, assesses recreation use, infrastructure status, and habitat conditions: 

• Conduct field inspections to gather data.
• Monitor and adjust water levels and water control infrastructure.
• Monitor habitat conditions to include vegetation and noxious weeds within and adjacent to wetlands.
• Collect and enter registration cards from regulated access areas.

Performs skilled work in several trades for wetland habitat and infrastructure maintenance: 

• A variety of trade work including carpentry, fencing, electrical mechanics, and small engine repair.
• Apply herbicides and pesticides requiring an applicator’s license to control noxious weeds and manage for native habitat.
• Operate farm equipment used for planting/growing desirable vegetation and for controlling undesirable vegetation.
• Maintain kiosks, signs, and pick up litter.

Contribute to Wildlife Area planning for infrastructure development, and recreation and habitat development: 

• Assist with or write grants for developing recreational access, habitat conservation (duck stamp and print), or land acquisition.
• Manage area operation and maintenance of site conditions and public use.
• Develops construction and maintenance projects for wetland sites

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • The position’s assigned duty station is the Columbia Basin Wildlife Area headquarters. 
  • Majority fieldwork – approximately 85% in the field and 15% in the office. Will have sustained outdoor work (4 – 6+ hours) in adverse weather conditions.
  • Navigate and drive on uneven, rugged terrain under all weather conditions, operate a four-wheel drive vehicle on highways, gravel or dirt roads and operate vehicles for long periods of time (2 – 4+ hours). 
  • Trail hiking, and ride all-terrain vehicles (ATV) on trails in moderate to difficult terrain.
  • Occasionally lift in excess of 45 pounds while performing duties. Supplies will include but not limited to, seed bags, equipment, and construction supplies. 
• Schedule:
  • Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. 
  • Work outside of these hours may be assigned as needed to complete work tasks and may include night and weekend hours. 
• Travel Requirements:
  • Frequent single-day trips to work sites throughout the region.
  • Infrequent overnight travel to other areas of Washington, for up to one (1) week at a time may occur to attend conferences, training, or assist with fieldwork. 
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Trucks, pickups, all-terrain vehicles (ATV), utility-terrain vehicles (UTV), boats, trailers, tractor with several implements, mowers, sprayers, power washers, various pesticide sprayers, GPS units, hand and power tools and desktop computer.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Frequent interactions through telephone, within the community or during field work. Occasional interactions with customers who may be frustrated.     

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four (4) years of experience working with natural resources or outdoor recreation. 
  1. This may include experience such as a Natural Resource Worker, Natural Resource Technician, Scientific Technician, and Fish and Wildlife Biologist.

Please Note: College coursework in a related natural resource specialty area such as wildlife, conservation, range, agriculture, forestry, or out-door recreation or a closely allied field will substitute, year for year, for experience.

Experience: 

Certifications/Licenses: 

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Working knowledge of vegetation management techniques and strategies specific to wetlands and riparian areas.
• Experience with heavy equipment operation and maintenance. 
• Critical thinking and the ability to make decisions based on the best available information.
• Experience with general farming practices.
• Experience with fence repair and construction.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). 
• WSDA public operator’s license and experience with the use of herbicides. 

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.

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: 

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

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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 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.

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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 Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line must 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 Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov.  
• Subject line must 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. 

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.   Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.  

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone at 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

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