{"id":33118,"date":"2020-06-04T15:01:45","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T22:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=33118"},"modified":"2020-06-04T15:01:45","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T22:01:45","slug":"job-scientific-technician-2-non-permanent-wa-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-multiple-locations-western-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-scientific-technician-2-non-permanent-wa-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-multiple-locations-western-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Scientific Technician 2 &#8211; Non-Permanent, WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Multiple Locations &#8211; Western WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Website link her:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2787761-0\/scientific-technician-2-non-permanent-04591#new_tab\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2787761-0\/scientific-technician-2-non-permanent-04591#new_tab<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Salary: $2,781.00 &#8211; $3,593.00 Monthly<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"term-container\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Job Number: 2020-04591<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"span2\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Closing: Continuous<\/div>\n<div>\nDescription<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>11 OPENINGS<br \/>\nFULL-TIME\/NON-PERMANENT<br \/>\nSCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN 2 (ST2)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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 WDFW employees protect and restore critical habitat, strive to facilitate species recovery when necessary, and manage hundreds of fish and wildlife species.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Fish Program, Puget Sound Sampling Unit within the Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking to fill ELEVEN (11) Scientific Technician 2 positions. We are seeking highly motivated and experienced field technicians to work alongside diverse teams while promoting the conservation of Washington State&#8217;s marine fish and salmonid populations.\u00a0 These opportunities are located in\u00a0<\/strong><strong>King<\/strong><strong>, Kitsap and Snohomish<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Counties.\u00a0 The anticipated appointment length varies between 1.75 and 2.75 months,<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>starting July 9th and ending either August 31st or September 30th.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<div>As a\u00a0<strong>Scientific Technician 2<\/strong>, you will collect and summarize recreational salmon, marine fish catch and biological data from boat ramps in the Central Puget Sound Marine Areas 8-2, 9 and 10.\u00a0 This includes obtaining stock composition, age structure, length and hatchery\/natural-origin proportions. The\u00a0<strong>Scientific Technician 2<\/strong>\u00a0position contributes to the WDFW mission by gathering and providing essential information\/data that is needed in order to determine the status of the resource and to manage fisheries resources.<\/p>\n<p>Our ideal applicants will have a positive can-do attitude as they collect\/sample data.\u00a0 In addition, the candidate will share our values of trust, respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is eager to work hard and have fun in an environment where there&#8217;s never a dull moment.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Duties<strong>KEY DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sampling recreational fisheries for salmon and marine fish catch to determine catch per unit of effort and species composition, in order to obtain valid sport catch estimates for salmon and marine fish.<\/li>\n<li>Collecting salmon snouts for coded-wire tags (CWT) and as well as other biological data.<\/li>\n<li>Properly implementing interview procedures and sampling protocols, and accurately records data into appropriate data forms.<\/li>\n<li>Observe, count, and accurately identifies all salmon and marine fish species.<\/li>\n<li>Sampling all Coho and Chinook salmon with electronic CWT detection devices (wand or tunnel detectors).<\/li>\n<li>Classify, sort, and enumerate marked tagged, marked untagged, unmarked tagged, and unmarked untagged salmon.<\/li>\n<li>Retrieve snouts with CWTs from Chinook and Coho to determine stock specific impacts for fisheries modeling.<\/li>\n<li>Sampling catch to obtain stock composition, age structure (scales), length information (legal &amp; sublegal proportions), and hatchery\/natural-origin proportions (mark-status).<\/li>\n<li>Covid-19 safety protocols will be required to be followed while preforming all duties with these positions. Some of the Covid-19 safety requirements will be a health screen every day before work, mandatory social distancing and wearing a mask when interacting with the public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Work Setting, including hazards:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work is primarily conducted in the field, candidates may encounter adverse weather and sea conditions, slippery surfaces, noise, odors, confined spaces with fish blood\/slime and biting\/stinging insects.<\/li>\n<li>Repetitive movements of hands, finger manipulations, long periods of sitting, squatting, walking, carrying, kneeling, heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs. unassisted) and moving containers of fish.<\/li>\n<li>You will be required to clean and disinfect sampling gear and clothing frequently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Schedule &amp; Travel Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>24\/7 Non-Scheduled.\u00a0 Typically, 40 hours per week &#8211; 8 to 10 hours per day between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Weekend and evening work is required.<\/li>\n<li>Traveling within the Puget Sound area with seldom overnight travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Customer Interactions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interact with the general public during data collection and provide basic information regarding fisheries resources as well as agency programs and activities.<\/li>\n<li>Provide sport fishing regulatory information to the public.\u00a0 This includes contact with some individuals who may be angry, distraught or frustrated.<\/li>\n<li>Liaison to regional supervisor on fishery violations observed in the field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Qualifications<strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Graduation from high school\/GED, including one year of high school science<strong>\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0two years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Graduation from high school\/GED including one year of high school science\u00a0<strong>AND<\/strong>\u00a0two years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist. (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).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience creel sampling fisheries in Puget Sound or a similar area.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to identify all salmon species and common Puget Sound marine fish and shellfish species.<\/li>\n<li>Familiar with salmon life history and sport fishing regulations.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of commercial and sport fishing methods and gear.<\/li>\n<li>Experience working with members of the public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid Washington State Driver&#8217;s License, or other State Driver&#8217;s License.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Supplemental Information<strong>Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to successfully apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.careers.wa.gov\/\"><strong>www.careers.wa.gov<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A current resume<\/li>\n<li>Three professional references<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Learn about our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/about\"><strong>agency<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/about\/jobs\"><strong>perks<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0of working for WDFW!<\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, service, and respect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UNION \u2013 WAFWP:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish &amp; Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish &amp; Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish &amp; Wildlife Professionals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.\"><strong>RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Subject line should include recruitment number, position and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 \u2013 Veteran)<\/li>\n<li>Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Notify us of your military spouse status by email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov\"><strong>RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Subject line should include recruitment number, position and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 \u2013 MS)<\/li>\n<li>Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><em>As part of WDFW&#8217;s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.\u00a0 Therefore; we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.\u00a0 All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.\u00a0 We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 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.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow us on social media:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/8226485\/admin\/\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WashingtonFishWildlife\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thewdfw\/\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":23918,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15],"tags":[7,13,8,9,20],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33118"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33118"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33118\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33118"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}