{"id":37494,"date":"2021-02-18T12:08:49","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T20:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=37494"},"modified":"2021-02-18T12:08:51","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T20:08:51","slug":"job-scientific-technician-2-western-pond-turtles-two-non-permanent-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-klickitat-county-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-scientific-technician-2-western-pond-turtles-two-non-permanent-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-klickitat-county-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Scientific Technician 2 &#8211; Western Pond Turtles &#8211; Two Non-Permanent, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Klickitat County, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/washington\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2988564&amp;sharedWindow=0\" data-location=\"Klickitat County - White Salmon, 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\">Klickitat County &#8211; White Salmon, 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\">2021-01342<\/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\/2988564\/scientific-technician-2-western-pond-turtles-two-non-permanent-01342\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2988564\/scientific-technician-2-western-pond-turtles-two-non-permanent-01342<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/washington\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2988564&amp;sharedWindow=0\" data-location=\"Klickitat County - White Salmon, 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\">2\/28\/2021 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<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div><strong>TWO OPENINGS\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>FULL-TIME\/NON-PERMANENT\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN 2\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div><strong>WESTERN POND TURTLE TECHNICIANS\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div><strong>Wildlife Program\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Klickitat County, Washington<\/div>\n<div><em>Anticipated Appointment Length: 3 Months\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>April 26th, 2021 &#8211; July 16th, 2021<\/em><\/div>\n<p><strong>Are you quick learner who is willing to work independently and as a member of a team to further the conservation of a state endangered species in a beautiful field setting?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to work hard and have fun in a diverse team environment where there&#8217;s never a dull moment?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If so, come join a great team that shares your interests!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>These are opportunities\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>to<strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>assist with the Western Pond Turtle population and disease monitoring.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>With your experience,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0you will\u00a0accurately and legibly record and organize data and other information into appropriate databases.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>The optimal candidates\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>take pride in their work, are enthusiastic and have a positive attitude even in the face of challenging field conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>We are seeking candidates<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0with demonstrated skills representing WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, and respect.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Duties<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong><em>Our Western Pond Turtle Technicians, \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use radio-telemetry and visual surveys to track and monitor Western Pond Turtles<\/li>\n<li>Safely navigate by foot around Western Pond Turtle occupied ponds and nesting areas.<\/li>\n<li>Excavate, mark, and monitor nests according to protocol and collect nest data.<\/li>\n<li>Set up traps and participate in capture, marking, and release of Western Pond Turtles.<\/li>\n<li>Follow protocols to deploy traps to capture and safely handle live Western Pond Turtles.<\/li>\n<li>Use small non-motorized boats to safely navigate Western Pond Turtle occupied ponds.<\/li>\n<li>Assess Western Pond Turtles for disease status and take samples for disease testing.<\/li>\n<li>Bring Western Pond Turtles to veterinary hospital for Computerized Tomography (CT) scans.<\/li>\n<li>Attach radio transmitters to female Western Pond Turtles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Work Setting, including hazards:<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Approximately 90% Fieldwork and 10% Office work.<\/li>\n<li>Fieldwork entails walking, bending, and stooping while at times carrying over 50 pounds over difficult terrain.<\/li>\n<li>Must be willing to perform aquatic surveys in small ponds\/lakes during inclement weather &#8211; field sites may contain ticks, rattlesnakes and poison oak.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedule:<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Must be available for non-scheduled workweek and willing to work irregular hours.<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring occurs from mid-morning until sunset, seven days a week.<\/li>\n<li>Weekend work will be required.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tools and Equipment:<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Safely operating motor vehicles and small boats in field situations.<\/li>\n<li>Tools and equipment needed to conduct wildlife projects.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customer Interactions:<\/strong>\n<ol>\n<li>Public interest groups in field and meeting environment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Qualifications<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Graduation from High School or GED, including one year of high school science.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>AND\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Two (2) years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0OR<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Two (2) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist. \u00a0(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<\/div>\n<p><strong>Knowledge of:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wildlife population relationships and ecology.<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife survey methods.<\/li>\n<li>Scientific principles and techniques.<\/li>\n<li>Personal computer hardware and software (Microsoft Office).<\/li>\n<li>Use of tablets (iPad).<\/li>\n<li>Species identification of reptiles.<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife management tools and field techniques including experience working with non-hunted (non-game) species.<\/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:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Work and\/or academic experience with radio-telemetry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\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><strong>\u00a0<\/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>A\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><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 &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><strong>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>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer<\/strong><\/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><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov\"><strong>RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/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>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 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and are encouraged to apply.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\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>\n<p><em>This recruitment is contract funded by a combination of federal and local (i.e. capital) funds.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>*(Images shown are Pre-COVID, WDFW Staff follow current COVID Safety Protocols including the use of face masks).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"mailto:support@neogov.com\"><em>support@neogov.com<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\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\/37494"}],"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=37494"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37494\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37495,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37494\/revisions\/37495"}],"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=37494"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37494"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}