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Website link here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2830192-0\/scientific-technician-2-non-permanent-05500-20#new_tab<\/a><\/p>\n We 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.<\/p>\n WDFW 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n We are seeking two (2) highly motivated and experienced Scientific Technicians to work alongside a diverse team promoting the conservation of Washington State\u2019s salmonid population.\u00a0 This opportunity is located in Grays Harbor County.\n<\/p><\/div>\n 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.<\/p>\n The Scientific Technician 2\u2019s assists the Willapa Bay area fish biologist to collect data necessary for the management of the fish resources in the Willapa Bay watershed.\u00a0 The technician provides the biologist with data necessary to work with federal, public, and private organizations to facilitate cooperative and effective collection and exchange of fishery and escapement data.\u00a0 This information is needed to assess stock status, build fishery models, and to forecast salmon returns, which is a requirement for the North of Falcon\/PFMC process.<\/p>\n The purpose is to collect data used to estimate stock status of hatchery and natural stocks by measuring abundance, productivity, diversity, and spatial distribution of salmon on the spawning grounds.\u00a0 This data will be used to calculate the natural spawning escapement of each salmonid stock by origin within the Willapa Bay watershed in Pacific County.<\/p><\/div>\n DutiesConducts salmon spawner surveys according to Region 6 – District\u2019s 17- Willapa Bay procedures and protocols.<\/b> Conduct recreational creel monitoring according to Region 6 District 17 \u2013 Willapa Bay procedures and protocols.\u00a0<\/b> From Sept. 1 \u2013 November, this position may participate in the commercial gillnet fishery catch sampling and\/or commercial on-board monitoring within Willapa Bay and\/or Grays Harbor.<\/b> Other duties as assigned to meet the District\u2019s Goals and objectives<\/b>. . The primary work is in the field.\u00a0 The work environment is outdoors and can be physically demanding. During recreational fishery monitoring and commercial on-board monitoring, work hours are spent standing, walking, bending, negotiating boat ramps or slippery surfaces, boarding vessels, and lifting, handling, and manipulating fish up to 40 pounds.\u00a0 During spawning ground surveys, the work involves considerable driving and hiking into remote areas on private and public timberlands.\u00a0 Walking along streams on slick boulders, wading riffles, or maneuvering watercraft requires moderate strength and agility. Lifting equipment up to and or greater than 40 pounds may be required. Commercial on-board monitoring involves boarding gillnet vessels in the dark and in wet conditions.\u00a0 All work includes wet\/slippery environment, potential loud noise, close quarters, and potential repetitive work for long periods of time.<\/p>\n Union<\/b> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n Required Work Experience<\/b><\/p>\n Supplemental InformationIn order to successfully apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at\u00a0www.careers.wa.gov<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:<\/p>\n Pursuant to the Governor\u2019s Directive, 20-08, this position will be subject to one furlough day per week through July 25, 2020, and one day per month beginning August 1, 2020, through November 30, 2020.<\/strong><\/p>\n JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:<\/b> VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:<\/u><\/b> MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:<\/b>
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\nThe purpose is to collect data from the marine recreational fishery (Marine Area 2.1) through angler interviews and examination of fish catches that will be used to estimate landed catch, effort, species origin, age, stock composition, or encounter rates of Chinook or coho.\u00a0 These data are used to calculate species abundance by mark type of each salmonid stock within the Willapa Bay marine area.
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\nThe hours of work are 24\/7 (non-scheduled); weekend, holiday, and evening work may be required. \u00a0Work hours can vary due to inclement weather, river conditions, access, and fish densities.\u00a0\u00a0Field sampling start and end times usually fall outside of the normal 8 \u2013 5-work schedule. Hours over 40 per week accrues as comp time.\u00a0 Ability to communicate with the public (recreational or commercial anglers) regarding current fishery status and regulatory actions.\u00a0 Answers basic question.\u00a0 Travel requirements are within Willapa Bay basin either to assigned ports for recreational or commercial monitoring or to freshwater river systems for spawning ground surveys.<\/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.\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0QualificationsGraduation from high school or GED, including one year of high school science and two years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1.\u00a0<\/span>
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