{"id":33130,"date":"2020-06-04T15:14:21","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T22:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=33130"},"modified":"2020-06-04T15:14:21","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T22:14:21","slug":"job-scientific-technician-3-wa-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-olympia-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-scientific-technician-3-wa-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-olympia-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Scientific Technician 3, WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Olympia, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Website link here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2786698-0\/scientific-technician-3-permanent-04569-20#new_tab<\/a><\/p>\n

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Salary: $3,198.00 – $4,161.00 Monthly<\/div>\n
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Job Number: 2020-04569<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Closing: 6\/8\/2020 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n
\nDescription<\/p>\n
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Full-Time\/Permanent<\/strong>
\nScientific Technician 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you a problem solver that enjoys a challenge? Do you want to make a difference by making a positive impact on the environment? If so, then join a great team that shares your interests!
\nWe are looking for applicants who possess excellent people skills, the ability to juggle several high-priority scopes of work, and who want the opportunity to independently problem-solve.
\nWDFW employees are provided one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation – find out more about us and the important work we are a part of at\u00a0www.wdfw.wa.gov<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

We are seeking one (1) highly motivated and experienced field Scientific Technician 3 to work alongside a diverse team promoting the conservation of Washington State’s salmonid population.\u00a0 This opportunity is located in\u00a0 Thurston County.<\/strong><\/div>\n

\nThis recruitment is for one (1) full-time permanent Scientific Technician 3 position.\u00a0 This position is in the Fish Program, Hatcheries, CWT Lab.\u00a0 The duty station is the Natural Resource Building in Olympia, WA\u00a0 98501.<\/div>\n
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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’s never a dull moment.<\/div>\n
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The successful candidate for this position will report to the one or more of the supervisors listed above and will work on one or more of a variety of fisheries projects in the region to assist with peak workload.\n<\/div>\n
Work in the Coded-Wire Tag (CWT) Recovery Unit, in a laboratory setting, processing all tagged salmon heads, totaling up to 100,000, from all the salmon fisheries, spawning ground recoveries and hatchery rack returns recovered from Washington waters. This position is the team lead for the CWT lab.\u00a0 Directs daily operation of all staff and provides training to new employees, monitors workflow and ensures priority work is completed in a timely manner, monitors and maintains supplies and equipment.<\/div>\n

DutiesDuty: Lead worker, trainer, and Equipment manager<\/strong>
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\nLeads day to day activities of lab activities, trains and mentors’ staff.<\/u>\u00a0Determines lab priorities in conjunction with supervisor.<\/u>
\nMaintains adequate supply inventory to ensure other lab staff can effectively and efficiently complete their responsibilities. Keeps communal supply area stocked<\/u>\u00a0and updates MSDS safety sheets as needed.\u00a0Accurately completes and submits P-Card daily transaction log. Ensures that purchases made comply with state statutes, rules and guidelines.<\/u>
\nKnows the operation of laboratory equipment (i.e.: microscopes, electronic detectors, PC’s, pneumatic coring machines, etc.), learns its functions and limitations, and maintains the equipment<\/u>. Responds appropriately to equipment malfunction, seeking assistance when necessary and ensuring equipment is fully operational prior to resuming its use. Effectively instructs and guides others in the use of equipment.\u00a0Demonstrates knowledge of and skill in cleaning and maintaining electronic detection equipment and pneumatic coring machines, noting signs of wear and replacing parts as needed.<\/u>\u00a0Maintains a file with equipment instruction manuals.<\/p>\n

Coring and dissecting specimens<\/strong>
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\nWork collaboratively with other employees to ensure snout counts and data are correct. Count accurately. Keep samples organized by fishery. Print legible<\/u>.\u00a0Review\/recheck work after interruptions<\/u>.<\/p>\n

Reading and transcribing data onto appropriate forms<\/strong>
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\nAble to interpret\/decipher and organize data. Transcribe error free data. Record data in all fields.<\/u>\u00a0Review\/recheck data for errors after interruptions. Print legible<\/u>.
\nAppropriate manual dexterity and physical skills.\u00a0Foreseeing potential problems and getting clarification on what the process should be. Able to listen and follow instructions. Able to communicate verbally and in writing.<\/u>\u00a0Stay focused \u2013 able to concentrate. Able to use a microscope.<\/p>\n

Data entry into appropriate fisheries and recovery years<\/strong>
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\nEnter data into the correct recovery year, fishery and assigned batch number.<\/u>\u00a0Able to enter alpha and numeric characters accurately.\u00a0Review\/recheck data for errors after interruptions.<\/u>
\nType accurately while using a computer keyboard<\/u>. Knowledge of watersheds, drainages and major waterways including; the ocean, Puget Sound, Columbia River and the Snake River throughout and surrounding Washington State for freshwater and marine water fisheries.<\/p>\n

Working conditions<\/strong>
\nWorkweek is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.\u00a0 Occasional travel to the hatchery facilities. The work is performed in a laboratory setting approximately ninety-five percent of the time and up to five percent may be in the field at various hatchery locations throughout the state. The odor in the lab, at times, can be extremely unpleasant and the tissue samples are bloody. This position requires manual dexterity and mobility and the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and accommodate numerous interruptions while performing multiple tasks. \u00a0\u00a0This position requires lifting of equipment, snout bags, and garbage cans weighing between 15-75 pounds, with assistance as needed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Union<\/strong>
\nThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish and Wildlife Professionals (WAFWP).<\/p>\n

QualificationsTwo years’ experience as a scientific tech 2. OR \u00a0Two years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a health or safety professional, biologist, chemist, or zoologist.<\/p>\n

Two years as team lead experience highly desired
\nKnowledge of all aspects of the coded-wire tag process.
\nKnowledge of software such as MS Word, Excel, and data bases
\nValid driver’s license (driving record abstract may be requested at time of interview).<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong>\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

Supplemental InformationIn order to successfully apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at\u00a0www.careers.wa.gov<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:<\/p>\n