{"id":36981,"date":"2021-01-27T13:34:05","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T21:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=36981"},"modified":"2021-01-27T13:36:47","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T21:36:47","slug":"job-fish-wildlife-biologist-2-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-ridgefield-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-fish-wildlife-biologist-2-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-ridgefield-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Fish and Wildlife Biologist 2, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Ridgefield, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\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\">$3,987.00 &#8211; $5,229.00 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\">Clark County \u2013 Ridgefield, 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\">2021-00567<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\"><\/div>\n<div>Apply here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2962091\/fish-wildlife-biologist-2-habitat-permanent-00567\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2962091\/fish-wildlife-biologist-2-habitat-permanent-00567<\/a><\/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\">2\/7\/2021 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><strong>FULL-TIME\/PERMANENT\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>FISH &amp; WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST 2\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div><strong>HABITAT BIOLOGIST\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div><strong>WDFW HABITAT PROGRAM\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Southwestern Washington<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Duty Station: Ridgefield, Washington<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><em>This recruitment is essential to maintain operations and fulfill WDFW\u2019s legal obligations: HPA Processing. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Practice conservation by managing, protecting and restoring ecosystems.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Embrace new knowledge and best science to adaptively manage changing and complex conditions. \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Build professional rapport and partner with the public, tribes, and local, state, and federal agencies.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you then,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Picture yourself<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0working collaboratively with our customers applying resource protection standards and mitigation for the conservation of fish and wildlife habitat.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>This is an opportunity<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0to partner on projects and recommend alternative project designs while\u00a0keeping the \u201cbig picture\u201d in mind at all times through practical implementation of environmental regulations.<strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Strong candidates<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0are thoughtful, organized, solution-oriented and passionate about helping people live on the land in a manner that is fish and wildlife friendly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>We are seeking a team player\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>with excellent people skills and demonstrated talent representing WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity and respect.<\/p>\n<p>Duties<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Our Habitat Biologist\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Helps administer the Hydraulic Project Approval process in accordance with the Hydraulic Code.<\/li>\n<li>Reviews and issues small and medium-scale HPA\u2019s in accordance with the Revised Code of Washington, Washington Administrative Code, agency policy, and procedures manual.<\/li>\n<li>Reviews permit applications and conducts field reviews to provide project assistance to applicants.<\/li>\n<li>Provides technical assistance to local governments implementing their fish and wildlife regulations under the Growth Management Act (GMA) and Shoreline Management Act (SMA).<\/li>\n<li>Assists Habitat Biologists working on Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Practices reviews.<\/li>\n<li>Provides technical assistance for salmon recovery projects.<\/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>Office work includes reading, writing, phone and computer use &#8211; teleworking options may currently be available.<\/li>\n<li>Fieldwork requires operation of a variety of field equipment, including safely operating vehicles in off-road driving conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Fieldwork is performed during all weather conditions, in remote forested\/aquatic environments and includes walking over rough terrains for short and long distances.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedule: \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Monday &#8211; Friday &#8211; 8:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Hours are flexible, workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel Requirements:<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Traveling is required to conduct fieldwork and to attend meetings throughout the state.<\/li>\n<li>Periods of overnight travel may also be required.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tools and Equipment: \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Boots, GPS, clinometer, waders, rain gear and a state-assigned work vehicle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customer Interactions: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Agency staff, other government agencies, tribal, private stakeholders, and the general public.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>.<\/div>\n<p>Qualifications<\/p>\n<p><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>A Bachelor\u2019s Degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, environmental science, or a related field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>AND\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>ONE (1) year of professional experience in fish, wildlife or habitat management\/research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0OR<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>A Master\u2019s Degree, or Ph.D. in the applicable science will substitute for one year of the required experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0OR\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional equivalent experience may substitute, year for year, for education requirement as long as that experience is in fish management or fish research, wildlife management or wildlife research, or habitat management or habitat research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Key Competencies:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Self-awareness and regulation.<\/li>\n<li>Influence.<\/li>\n<li>Facilitation and negotiation.<\/li>\n<li>Communication and coordination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Certifications\/Licenses:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid Driver\u2019s License.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Demonstrated ability to build professional rapport and partner with the public, tribes, and local, state, and federal agencies.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of ecological processes pertinent to the Northwest.<\/li>\n<li>General understanding of regulatory processes, including the Hydraulic Code, Growth Management Act (GMA), State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and Shoreline Management Act (SMA).<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated ability to work within the regulatory environment including reviewing, issuing, or monitoring environmental permits.<\/li>\n<li>Ability and willingness to convey hard information to members of the public in a manner that maintains a positive working relationship.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to accept supervisory direction, including seeking and accepting constructive feedback on performance and making efforts to improve as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Resume must indicate experience in these requirements and years of experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Supplemental Information<\/p>\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<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>cover letter<\/strong>\u00a0describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).<\/li>\n<li><strong>A current resume<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Contact information for\u00a0<strong>three professional references<\/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; 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.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/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. \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. \u00a0Persons 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><\/p>\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":[4,32,33,7,12,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36981"}],"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=36981"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36981\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36985,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36981\/revisions\/36985"}],"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=36981"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36981"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36981"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}