{"id":36229,"date":"2020-12-23T16:29:14","date_gmt":"2020-12-24T00:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=36229"},"modified":"2020-12-23T16:29:16","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T00:29:16","slug":"job-scientific-technician-2s-career-seasonal-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-western-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-scientific-technician-2s-career-seasonal-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-western-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Scientific Technician 2&#8217;s &#8211; Career Seasonal, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Western WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/washington\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2931576&amp;sharedWindow=0\" data-location=\"Multiple Locations - Western Washington, WA\" data-job-hits-counter-url=\"\">\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\">$2,864.00 &#8211; $3,701.00 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\">Multiple Locations &#8211; Western Washington, 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\">Seasonal<\/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\">2020-08346<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\">Apply here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2931576\/scientific-technician-2s-career-seasonal-7-positions-08346\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2931576\/scientific-technician-2s-career-seasonal-7-positions-08346<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/washington\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2931576&amp;sharedWindow=0\" data-location=\"Multiple Locations - Western Washington, WA\" data-job-hits-counter-url=\"\">\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\">12\/27\/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 fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Description<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>7 OPENINGS\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>FULL-TIME\/CAREER SEASONAL\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN 2&#8217;s\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div><strong>FISH SCIENCE DIVISION\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Wild Salmon Production Evaluation Unit (WSPE)<\/div>\n<div>Puget Sound Juvenile Salmon &amp; Steelhead Production Evaluation<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Dungeness River Trap\/SONAR Unit &#8211; Sequim, Washington &#8211; 1 Position\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><em>Anticipated Appointment Length: January 28th &#8211; July 31st\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><strong>Green River Trap &#8211; Auburn, Washington &#8211; 2 Positions\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><em>Anticipated Appointment Length: January 13th &#8211; June 30th<\/em><\/div>\n<div><strong>Nisqually\/Deschutes River Traps &#8211; Yelm\/Tumwater, Washington &#8211; 2 Positions<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><em>Anticipated Appointment Length: January 16th &#8211; August 15th\u00a0<\/em><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Skagit River Trap &#8211; Mt. Vernon, Washington &#8211; 2 Positions\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><em>Anticipated Appointment Length: January 24th &#8211; July 20th<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><em>This recruitment is essential to maintain operations and fulfill WDFW\u2019s legal obligations:\u00a0<\/em><em>Functions directly related to survival of ESA listed species. Or functions that are legally<\/em>\u00a0<em>required or treaty obligated for ESA species.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>WDFW staff comprise a talented and passionate group of people dedicated to protecting Washington\u2019s Natural Resources.<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our employees serve the public with integrity<\/strong><strong>, we hold ourselves accountable\u00a0to both the quality of our work, and the way in which we perform it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to become part of a dynamic team that is invested in making a difference in the conservation of Washington State\u2019s salmon and freshwater species? \u00a0Do you thrive on building collaboration and teamwork while getting your boots dirty working in the field?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you then apply today and join the WDFW Team! \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>These are opportunities\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>to<strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>trap,\u00a0identify, mark, enumerate and sample juvenile salmonids.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>With your experience,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0you will\u00a0operate and maintain trapping gear, assist at the trap sites, and compile\/organize biological samples.<strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>The optimal candidates\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>take pride in their work, are motivated, dependable and hard working.<strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>We are seeking team players,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0who respect and value the opinions of others, creating an inclusive team environment where every member feels they contribute value to the project and WDFW.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>The ideal candidates\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>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>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Duties<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong><em>Depending on duty station, some of the position\u2019s duties and working conditions may vary.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Our Scientific Technician 2\u2019s\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist with the installation\/removal, maintenance, and operation of downstream-migrant traps on the rivers and tributaries as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Organize supplies and equipment associated with deployment of traps.<\/li>\n<li>Work as part of a crew in this complex operation to monitor juvenile salmonid populations over a range of flows and variable out-migrant timing patterns.<\/li>\n<li>Operate rotary screw traps continuously on the Rivers when conditions permit.<\/li>\n<li>Identify juvenile salmonids to species and enumerate by age, origin, mark type and species.<\/li>\n<li>Externally mark a portion of the catch for release above the trapping location to estimate trapping efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Collect biological data and samples from a portion of the catch of each species (length and scales samples).<\/li>\n<li>Record and verify field data for accuracy &#8211; enter data into computer spreadsheets and databases.<\/li>\n<li>Provide weekly summaries to project lead biologists via phone, internet or in person.<\/li>\n<li>Install maintain and repair all the equipment associated with the Wild Salmon Production and Evaluation Unit trapping projects.<\/li>\n<li>Operate, maintain and review SONAR imagery data to enumerate adult fish on the Dungeness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Work Setting, including hazards:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Field work positions, most of the work will be conducted in the field.<\/li>\n<li>Potentially dangerous conditions may exist including performing work near high\/swift waters, on slippery surfaces and in adverse weather conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Trapping activities may involve exposure to inclement weather, insect bites\/stings, thorny\/spiny vegetation, and pollen.<\/li>\n<li>Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing and heavy lifting (50 \u2013 100 lbs.).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedule:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Variable schedule, typically 40 hours per week.<\/li>\n<li>Work is schedule is variable depending on trap location, fish migration, environmental conditions and seasonal demands.<\/li>\n<li>When traps are fishing, they will operate 7 days a week throughout the season, requiring work on the weekends and holidays.<\/li>\n<li>Must be able to work a non-scheduled work week, nights and occasional long irregular hours.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel Requirements: \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Minimal overnight travel may be required.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tools and Equipment:<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Trucks, rafts, drift boats, GPS, maps, radios, electronic sampling equipment, weighing scales, cell phones, calculators and computers.<\/li>\n<li>Outboard motors, power boats, generators and pumps.<\/li>\n<li>Hand tools &#8211; cleaning rakes, shovels, water buckets, crowbars, sledgehammers, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Power tools &#8211; chain saws, drills, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Pit Tag readers and fish collection gear including nets, seines, weirs, and screw traps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customer Interactions: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Tribal Members, City\/County employees, NOAA staff, the public, biologists and private landowners.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Qualifications<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong><em>Depending on duty station, some of the position\u2019s qualifications may vary.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>A High School Diploma\/GED, including one year of high school science.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>AND\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Two (2) years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1 or higher-level technician.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 OR\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Two (2) 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>Certifications\/Licenses:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid Driver\u2019s License.<\/li>\n<li>Must obtain a CPR Certification within the first season.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Must obtain Boat Safety or Motorboat Operator Certification within the first season for all positions\/locations besides the Green River Trap.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of salmon and trout life histories and behavioral characteristics.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of safe live fish handling techniques.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to identify juvenile and adult salmonids, lampreys and other incidental catch.<\/li>\n<li>Experience identifying and monitoring salmonids, and lamprey spawning activity by species.<\/li>\n<li>Experience operating a juvenile salmon screw trap preferably in large rivers.<\/li>\n<li>Stream survey experience.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to collect high quality biological data and complete data entry\/summarization into program spreadsheets and databases.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to safely operate a variety of hand tools, power tools and small engine machinery.<\/li>\n<li>Experience working on boats and using a jet powered skiff.<\/li>\n<li>Experience working on rivers.<\/li>\n<li>Boat Safety or Motorboat Operator Certification.<\/li>\n<li>CPR Certification.<\/li>\n<li>Basic computer data entry skills with experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.<\/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>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 type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>A current resume.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Three professional references.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\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. \u00a0We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions. \u00a0Many 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>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. \u00a0We 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), \u00a0Flexible 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<div>\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<\/div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\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:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\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<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><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; 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