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Website link here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2761304-0\/scientific-technician-3-permanent-03308-20#new_tab<\/a><\/p>\n Washington is\u00a0America’s Top State<\/a>\u00a0according to\u00a0U.S. News (2019)<\/a>\u00a0and we provide one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.<\/p>\n The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.\u00a0 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is dedicated to preserving, protecting and perpetuating fish, wildlife and ecosystems, while providing sustainable recreational and commercial opportunities dependent on viable fish and wildlife populations.\u00a0 Each day, WDFW employees facilitate fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities for millions of residents and visitors.\u00a0 WDFW’s employees\u2013field and laboratory biologists, geneticists, research scientists, hatchery professionals, policy experts, fully commissioned law enforcement officers, land stewards, lab technicians, property acquisition specialists, customer service representatives and others work throughout the state.\u00a0 WDFW employees protect and restore critical habitat, strive to facilitate species recovery when necessary, and manage hundreds of fish and wildlife species.\u00a0 WDFW employees maintain nearly a million acres of public wildlife lands. They interpret, apply and enforce state and federal laws and collaborate with stakeholders to protect fish and wildlife resources. The Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.\u00a0 Find out more about us and the important work we are a part of at\u00a0www.wdfw.wa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n We are recruiting to fill one (1) permanent Scientific Technician 3 positions within the Fish Program, Fish Management. \u00a0The duty station is located at 3860 Hwy 97A, Wenatchee, WA.<\/p>\n This position supports the organization’s mission by collecting angler effort and catch data during upper Columbia River salmon, steelhead, and resident fish recreational fisheries.\u00a0 This position also collects fish community and population data from resident fishes in rivers and lakes.\u00a0 This data helps fishery managers maximize recreational fishing opportunities while ensuring impacts to native and\/or ESA listed species don’t exceed conservation objectives. \u00a0 \u00a0DutiesConduct creel surveys to gather information on angler usage and harvest, including collecting biological data. Conducting spawning ground surveys, lake and stream fish population monitoring surveys and when needed, assisting with adult fish management at weirs and\/or hatcheries.<\/strong> Supervises and directs lower level scientific technicians in conducting creel census surveys on all types of sport fisheries, sampling of stream and lake environments for the purpose of enumerating and collecting biological data from various fish populations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> Working with raw data in order to summarize\/analyze data for monthly and annual reports. Data entry and QA\/QC.<\/strong> Other Duties as assigned<\/strong> Working Conditions:<\/strong> Field office in Wenatchee \/ all types of weather – good percentage of time being spent in vehicles, conducting surveys primarily walking and wading rivers short distances to conduct angler interviews, effort counts, and spawning ground surveys; sometimes from boats, rafts.\u00a0 Time spent in office entering and analyzing data.\u00a0 Working in inclement weather and walking\/hiking long distances (up to 10 miles per day) on uneven ground, wading, and rocky river environments will be required for high lakes and spawning ground surveys. Must be able to lift weights up to 50lbs without accommodation.<\/p>\n Union:<\/strong> QualificationsGraduation from high school or GED, including one year of high school science and four years of experience as a scientific technician 2.\u00a0 Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License.<\/p>\n Preferred\/Desired Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n Supplemental InformationTo apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at\u00a0www.careers.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:<\/p>\n Please note:\u00a0 Failure to follow the above application instructions may lead to disqualification.\u00a0 E-mailed documents will not be accepted in lieu of attaching your documents to the online profile.<\/p>\n
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\nConducts angler interviews (i.e., catch) and effort counts (i.e., # of anglers) during creel surveys.\u00a0 Also, collects biological data from harvested fish including, but not limited to species, sex, lengths, weights, scales, otoliths, coded-wire-tags, and PIT tags.\u00a0 Collects fish population information (e.g., species composition, catch-per-unit-effort, length frequency, etc.) using various sampling gear types (e.g., electrofishing, nets, seines, traps, hook-and-line, etc.).\u00a0 Extracts, reads, and catalogs coded-wire-tags. Enumerates spawning areas and documents spawner locations with the use of a GPS, collects biological data and samples from fish carcasses for size, gender and age structure.\u00a0 Conducts limnological surveys of freshwater lakes and reservoirs. Marks and tags fish with anchor tags and other external identifiers such as adipose fin removal.\u00a0 Removes adult salmon and steelhead at weirs and hatcheries, collection of data to catalog removal efforts.<\/p>\n
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\nDevelop monthly creel census schedules based on current sport fisheries monitoring requirements.\u00a0 Supervision of creel technicians who monitor the various anadromous and resident fisheries within the upper Columbia River basin.\u00a0 Monitors data collection and survey methods of field technicians to ensure consistent and accurate information is collected at all times.<\/p>\n
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\nEnters all creel and fish population survey data, performs limited data analyses, and data summaries using software such as Excel, Work, and Access.\u00a0 Conducts all data QA and QC checks.<\/p>\n
\nTasks can include:\u00a0<\/strong>Reports vehicle mileage required by Motor Pool, schedules vehicles for required maintenance, secures seasonal vehicles from Motor Pool, performs and schedules maintenance to boats and boat trailers, maintains sampling gear (backpack electro shocker,\u00a0 coded wire tag detectors, PIT tag detectors, various net types…etc.),\u00a0 assists in lake and stream rehabilitation projects.<\/p>\n
\nFull time salary; Schedule variable, adjusted according to need five days per week, 24\/7 hourly schedule; weekend\/some holiday work required.\u00a0 Daily travel in WDFW issued vehicles up to 2,500 miles per month.\u00a0 Extensive work with the public in conducting interviews and informing anglers of rules and regulations.<\/p>\n
\nThis 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.<\/p>\n\n
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