{"id":34485,"date":"2020-10-07T11:52:01","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T18:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=34485"},"modified":"2020-10-07T11:52:02","modified_gmt":"2020-10-07T18:52:02","slug":"job-aquatic-research-section-manager-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-olympia-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-aquatic-research-section-manager-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-olympia-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Aquatic Research Section Manager, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Olympia, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/washington\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2871843&amp;sharedWindow=0\" data-location=\"Thurston County \u2013 Olympia, WA\" data-job-hits-counter-url=\"\">\n<h5 class=\"title\">Aquatic Research Section Manager (RS2) &#8211; Permanent &#8211; *06570<\/h5>\n<div class=\"term-container\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Salary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">$5,630.00 &#8211; $7,387.00 Monthly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Location<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Thurston County \u2013 Olympia, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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 Type<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Full Time &#8211; Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Department<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value department-name\">Dept. of Fish and Wildlife<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">2020-06570<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"span2\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Closing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" closing-info term-value\">10\/21\/2020 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Description<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<div>\n<strong>FULL-TIME\/PERMANENT<br \/>\nAQUATIC RESEARCH SECTION MANAGER<br \/>\nFISH &amp; WILDLIFE RESEARCH SCIENTIST 2 (RS2)\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nHabitat Program &#8211; Science Division<br \/>\nOlympia, WA<\/p>\n<p><em>This recruitment is 100% funded by GSF (General State Fund) and is deemed essential.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Do you want to become part of a dynamic team that is invested in making a difference in the conservation and restoration of aquatic habitats?\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you eager to\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>develop and conduct research\/monitoring and provide technical assistance on all aspects of aquatic habitat science?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you then,<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Picture yourself\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>directing multidisciplinary, multi-jurisdictional research programs while independently conducting research at the forefront of scientific inquiry on aquatic habitat and species as well as other components of aquatic biodiversity.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>We see an experienced leader\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>who<em>\u00a0<\/em>supervises dedicated scientists, is successful in raising grant money, develops cooperative research that addresses agency goals in fresh and marine waters, and who effectively communicates scientific information to diverse audiences.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>The optimal candidate<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0respects and values the opinions of others, creating an inclusive and involved team environment where every member feels they contribute to the project.<br \/>\n<strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Duties<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<div><strong><em><\/p>\n<p>Our Aquatic Research Section Manager\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Provides leadership in the Program, Division and Section.<\/li>\n<li>Supports the agency mission by designing and developing research projects, monitoring studies and literature reviews critical to agency\u2019s needs.<\/li>\n<li>Expertly crafts detailed aquatic biodiversity research monitoring plans.<\/li>\n<li>Designs study protocols to implement research designs and sound research studies.<\/li>\n<li>Assembles, leads, trains and mentors interdisciplinary research teams to conduct research and monitoring and builds scientific support related to the conservation and restoration of aquatic habitats.<\/li>\n<li>Publishes scientific, peer-reviewed research.<\/li>\n<li>Interacts with other research personnel that serve on management teams.<\/li>\n<li>Interprets and applies findings of scientific studies to inform and guide management decision-making and policy.<\/li>\n<li>Independently and cooperatively develops successful research grant proposals that fund actionable science critical to the mission of the agency.<\/li>\n<li>Effectively communicates with stakeholders (policy makers and other scientists) to identify and prioritize research needed to address management concerns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Work setting, including hazards:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Work is performed mostly in an office setting.\u00a0 Teleworking options are available during the Covid19 pandemic, otherwise work is typically performed at the Natural Resource Building in Olympia, WA.<\/li>\n<li>Work is performed in the field 5% &#8211; 20% of the time, depending on the season.\u00a0 When in the field, activities could involve exposure to inclement weather, insect bites\/stings, thorny\/spiny vegetation and pollen.<\/li>\n<li>Must have the ability to follow all Covid-19 plan protocols.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedule &amp; Travel:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules.<\/li>\n<li>Occasional travel is expected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Qualifications<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Master&#8217;s degree in wildlife, wildlife habitat science, biology, zoology or in mathematics with emphasis on animal population biology, ecology, or closely allied field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AND<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Four years of professional experience designing, conducting and supervising multidisciplinary wildlife, habitat or fish-related research studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AND<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Working knowledge of:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced knowledge of traditional statistics and ability to maintain expertise with new approaches.<\/li>\n<li>Advanced knowledge of aquatic habitats and aquatic vertebrate ecology.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to apply GIS-based models and new methodological approaches to collect and analyze data.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to develop aquatic habitat, fish, amphibian, and reptile habitat models.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to effectively communicate scientific information to policy makers, the public, and scientific audiences.<\/li>\n<li>Experience supervising multiple staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Publications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two articles published in peer reviewed literature \u2013 at least one of the articles as senior author; the second article must be as senior or secondary author.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Licenses:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid Washington State or other State Driver\u2019s License.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Six or more years of professional experience in wildlife, wildlife habitat science, biology, zoology or in mathematics with emphasis on animal population biology, ecology, or closely allied field may substitute for the education and professional experience requirement.<br \/>\n<strong>OR<\/strong><br \/>\nThree years of experience as a Fish and Wildlife Research Scientist 1 will substitute for the four years of required professional experience, this option requires a Master\u2019s degree as noted above.<br \/>\n<strong>OR<\/strong><br \/>\nA Doctoral degree in one of the above fields of study will substitute for one year of the required professional experience.<\/p>\n<div>\n<strong>All the above require experience in the working knowledge outlined.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A PhD. in ecology, biology, or closely related field.<\/li>\n<li>Three years of experience with research and implementation of studies addressing aquatic habitats and biota.<\/li>\n<li>Five years of experience with research and implementation of studies addressing aquatic habitats and associated biota (e.g., fish, amphibian ecology and their management).<\/li>\n<li>Five peer-reviewed publications addressing aquatic habitat\/biota and management in which you were a primary or substantive contributor to the work.<\/li>\n<li>Two years of experience developing adaptive management science with multi-stakeholder groups.<\/li>\n<li>Experience successfully obtaining funding from granting entities.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to write grants and successfully compete for research money.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Supplemental Information<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Apply here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2871843\/aquatic-research-section-manager-rs2-permanent-06570?keywords=06570&amp;pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2871843\/aquatic-research-section-manager-rs2-permanent-06570?keywords=06570&amp;pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs<\/a><\/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 cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position.\u00a0 (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).<\/li>\n<li>A current resume<\/li>\n<li>Contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation may be required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Department of Fish and Wildlife\u2019s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe.\u00a0 We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions.\u00a0 Many of our staff are currently working from home; we have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pursuant to the Governor\u2019s Directive, 20-08, this position will be subject to one furlough day per month: October 1, 2020, through November 30, 2020.<\/p>\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><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/about\/jobs\"><strong>perks<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>of 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\u2019s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, service, and respect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Medical\/Dental\/Vision for employee &amp; dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS),\u00a0 Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,\u00a0 Long Term Disability &amp; Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),\u00a0 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.<\/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>.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/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>\n<em>As part of WDFW\u2019s 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><\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8699,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15],"tags":[4,32,33,19,7],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34485"}],"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\/8699"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34485"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34485\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34486,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34485\/revisions\/34486"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34485"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34485"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34485"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}