{"id":36260,"date":"2020-12-23T16:58:25","date_gmt":"2020-12-24T00:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=36260"},"modified":"2020-12-23T16:58:27","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T00:58:27","slug":"job-scientific-technician-2-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-grays-harbor-county-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-scientific-technician-2-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-grays-harbor-county-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Scientific Technician 2, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Grays Harbor County, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/washington\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2936898&amp;sharedWindow=0\" data-location=\"Grays Harbor County \u2013 Other, 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\">Grays Harbor County \u2013 Other, 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; Non-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\">2020-08414<\/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\/2936898-0\/scientific-technician-2-non-permanent08414-20#new_tab\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2936898-0\/scientific-technician-2-non-permanent08414-20#new_tab<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/washington\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2936898&amp;sharedWindow=0\" data-location=\"Grays Harbor County \u2013 Other, 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\">1\/1\/2021 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entity-details-buttons\">\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<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Full-Time\/Non-permanent<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>3 to 4-month\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Scientific Technician 2\u2019s<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Anticipated start date is March 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0This recruitment is essential to maintain operations and fulfill WFDW\u2019s legal obligations.<br \/>\n<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>WDFW staff comprise a talented and passionate group of people dedicated to protecting Washington\u2019s Natural Resources.<\/p>\n<p>This is recruitment is for (8) 3 \u2013 months to 4-months non-permanent full-time Scientific Technician 2 positions in the Fish Program, Science. \u00a0The duty stations are Independence Creek Rd SW, Rochester WA 98579 (State housing provided on site), W3914 Fish Hatchery Road, Elma WA 98541, (State housing provided on site) 1111 Washington Street SE, Olympia, WA 98501.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The non-permanent positions operating and maintaining fish traps in multiple locations of the Chehalis River Basin to estimate freshwater production (smolt abundance). Technicians will check fish traps daily enumerating catch by species and sub-sampling catch for size. Technicians will be responsible for applying Coded-Wire tags (CWT\u2019s) to wild coho smolts captured, prior to releasing them downstream. Technicians will be responsible for recapture efforts including releasing fish upstream of traps. CWT data are used to estimate coho smolt production in the Chehalis River Basin.<\/p>\n<p>These positions works directly with supervisor and will coordinate trapping and staff schedule with supervisor and fellow technicians. Works under guidance of State and Federal regulations and Agency policies and procedures. This person works alongside fellow technicians and reports to their immediate supervisor, the project lead biologist in Olympia. Employee may also interact with administrative and other personnel from State, Federal, Tribal, and local agencies, private companies and general public. Work is assigned verbally.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Duties<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>These positions participates in but not limited to:<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><strong>Operate juvenile salmon and steelhead traps and manage data<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tasks include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Assists with the installation\/removal, operation and maintenance of juvenile fish traps.<\/li>\n<li>Check traps daily, enumerating and sub-sampling juvenile salmonid catch for size (fork length).<\/li>\n<li>Collect and record related biological and environmental data as assigned by supervisor.<\/li>\n<li>Use various marking techniques including coded wire tags (CWTs), passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags, visible implant elastomer (VIE), and bismark brown<\/li>\n<li>Perform recapture efforts by marking and releasing fish upstream of traps.<\/li>\n<li>Enter and error check catch and biological sampling field data into agency program computer database.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain trap integrity during high flow events and make repairs if damage occurs due to weather, flows, debris or vandalism.<\/li>\n<li>Organize and maintain all trap related gear, sampling equipment and data forms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other Duties as assigned<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tasks include:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nTechnicians may be asked to assist on occasion with other fish monitoring projects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Working Conditions<u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><u><br \/>\n<\/u><strong>Working sitting, including hazards:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trapping operations are dependent on fish migration and environmental conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Furthermore, during peak migration or periods of high flow\/heavy debris, the<\/li>\n<li>employees must be able to work long hours, as needed, until all the fish are<\/li>\n<li>processed, to ensure that they are released in good condition.<\/li>\n<li>Work sites are exposed, meaning work may be conducted in rain, wind and cold conditions, during all hours of the day and night.<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining traps require person to be in good physical condition, able to operate cleaning rakes\/brushes for prolonged periods of time when debris loads are high.<\/li>\n<li>Processing fish requires prolonged exposure of hands to cold water.<\/li>\n<li>Technicians will regularly transport 5-gallon buckets of water in slippery conditions on uneven terrain.<\/li>\n<li>To ensure the fish are handled with minimal stress, they are anesthetized with MS-222. The process of marking fish involves using sharp objects, VIE, and bismark brown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Schedule: \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The traps are operated 7 days\/week, 24hr\/day throughout the season, requiring work on weekends and holidays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Tools and Equipment:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Water pumps<\/li>\n<li>Chain Saws<\/li>\n<li>Power tools<\/li>\n<li>Hand Tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>License:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A valid unrestricted driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Union &#8211; WAFWP<\/strong><br \/>\nThis 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.\u201d<\/dd>\n<dt>Qualifications<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be able to identify juvenile salmonids.<\/li>\n<li>Familiar with the use of coded-wire tag injector and detection equipment is preferable, but not mandatory.<\/li>\n<li>Must be able to effectively coordinate and communicate with co-workers and other fisheries professionals.<\/li>\n<li>Must be able to maintain computer files and use spreadsheets (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Access) software.<\/li>\n<li>Must be familiar with salmon life history and proper fish-handling techniques.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with study area streams.<\/li>\n<li>Construction skills.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in the use of hand &amp; power tools.<\/li>\n<li>Good organizational Skills.<\/li>\n<li>A valid Washington State or other state\u2019s driver\u2019s license.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Preferred\/Desired<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Graduation from high school or GED, including one year of high school science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>AND<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>OR\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Graduation from high school or GED including one year of school science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>AND\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist.<\/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><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nIn 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:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A detailed cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications for this position. \u00a0Please ensure your application reflects this experience.<\/li>\n<li>A chronological resume profile that includes education and employment history.<\/li>\n<li>Respond to all supplemental questions.<\/li>\n<li>Three professional references.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>NOTE:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe 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><br \/>\nLearn 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!<br \/>\nThe 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>VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:<u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nTo take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\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<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><br \/>\nTo 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>\u201c<\/em><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. \u00a0Therefore; we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. \u00a0All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. \u00a0We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. \u00a0Women, 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<div><strong>Follow us on social media:\u00a0<\/strong><\/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":[4,32,33,7,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36260"}],"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=36260"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36260\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36261,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36260\/revisions\/36261"}],"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=36260"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36260"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}