{"id":37769,"date":"2021-02-24T17:54:13","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T01:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=37769"},"modified":"2021-02-24T17:54:15","modified_gmt":"2021-02-25T01:54:15","slug":"job-scientific-technician-2-non-permanent-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-olympia-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-scientific-technician-2-non-permanent-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-olympia-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Scientific Technician 2 &#8211; Non-permanent, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Olympia, 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\">$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\">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; 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\">2021-01406<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">Apply Here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2994239\/scientific-technician-2-non-permanent-01406-21\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2994239\/scientific-technician-2-non-permanent-01406-21<\/a><\/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\">3\/2\/2021 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>FULL-TIME- NON-PERMANENT<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>3-month &#8211; Scientific Technician 2<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Fish Program \u2013 Fish Management \u2013 Region 6<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>WDFW Cleveland Office<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>3939 Cleveland Ave, SE, Tumwater, WA. 98501<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Anticipated state date is March 16, 2021 through June 10, 2021<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nDo you want to contribute to the agency mission by providing maximum recreational fishing opportunities while ensuring the long-term conservation of salmon, steelhead and inland fisheries resources? \u00a0Do you want to make a positive impact to the recovery of federal ESA listed anadromous stocks?\u00a0If so, then join a great team that shares your interests.<br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is an awesome opportunity to collaborate with a great team. If you are a passionate team player who wants to have an outsized impact on a diverse and dynamic team, and at the same time have fun! we\u2019d love to hear from you!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Duties<\/p>\n<p>This position is to conduct stream surveys, collect hatchery and wild steelhead &amp; lamprey spawning survey data (redd accounting and carcass sampling, in stream sampling) in South Puget Sound watersheds and Hood Canal. \u00a0These biological data sets help determine hatchery vs wild salmonid escapements, run reconstruction, and forecasts used in fisheries management for both non-tribal sport and tribal commercial gillnet fisheries. \u00a0Stream survey collection includes live\/dead counts.<\/p>\n<div><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><strong>Enumerate and monitor hatchery and wild salmon\/steelhead redds plus live\/dead fish counts with \u201cIndex\u201d reaches surveyed every 7-14 days.\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tasks include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fish identification.<\/li>\n<li>New redds are numbered with flagging.<\/li>\n<li>Data is recorded onto field cards<\/li>\n<li>Data cards are summarized.<\/li>\n<li>Surveys conducted by foot, raft, pontoon boat, and\/or jet sled during all weather conditions and difficult terrain.<\/li>\n<li>Biological data (scales, fin marks, coded wire tag, otoliths, DNA) collected on dead fish.<\/li>\n<li>Survey includes enumarating Pacific and Brook lamprey visible redds and live\/dead counts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Driving to and from surveyed reaches on both highway and off conditions.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tasks include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Includes gaining access onto private properties, map reading, GPS coordinates, radio operations, vehicle maintenance and repairs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Enumerate and monitor salmon\/steelhead redds and live\/dead fish count with \u201cSupplemental\u201d type surveys during peak spawning. Visible redds and fish counts are recorded on field cards.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tasks include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Data is error checked and summarized.<\/li>\n<li>Surveys conducted by foot, raft, pontoon boat, and\/or jet sled.<\/li>\n<li>Timing of surveys based upon \u201cIndex\u201d type vis\/cum relationships.<\/li>\n<li>Biological data (scales, fin marks, coded wire tag) collected on dead fish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Survey schedule planning<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tasks include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tracking weather and stream flows, data organization and error checking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other duties as assigned<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tasks include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Including gear\/equipment\/vehicle maintenance and repairs, sampling lowland trout lakes.<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory employee and safety training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Work Setting, including hazards:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Usually surveys are done alone or at times with other technicians or biologist in a wide variety of terrain and stream substrate conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Fieldwork is often done in inclement weather within varying stream flow and visibility conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Fieldwork can be strenuous while walking in or along streams with slick boulders, crawling over logjams, wading across riffles with moderate \u2013 fast current or maneuvering watercraft listed above.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to lift and maneuver equipment upwards to or greater than 40 pounds.<\/li>\n<li>Maintains accurate field notes.<\/li>\n<li>Follow instructions and established protocols and procedures to conduct salmonid\/lamprey redd counts.<\/li>\n<li>Must be able to work well in teams of at least 2 survey staff.<\/li>\n<li>Must work well independently in both office and field environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Schedule: \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work hours are generally 40 hours per week.<\/li>\n<li>Workdays and hours are determined by weather, stream flows and visibility, and degree of spawning activity.<\/li>\n<li>A flexible hourly and daily work schedule is therefore needed to perform the assigned tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Weekends and holidays are included as potential workdays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tools and Equipment:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Operate a raft, drift boat, pontoon boats, or jet-pump equipped sled in a wide range of stream flows, stream viewing conditions, and obstacles.<\/li>\n<li>General raingear, waders, wading shoes, raincoat, WDFW hat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Customer Interactions:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>License:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A valid unrestricted driver\u2019s license is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Qualifications<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Graduation from high school or GED including one year of high school science AND two years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>OR\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Graduation from high school or GED including one year of school science AND two years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0College course work involving major study in biology, zoology, fisheries, chemistry, natural science, or closely allied field will substitute, year for year, for experience provided the course work includes at least six semesters or nine quarter hours of natural science classes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Elementary biology<\/li>\n<li>Field experience identifying live and dead salmonids.<\/li>\n<li>Identifies, interprets, and monitor salmonid\/lamprey spawning activity by species.<\/li>\n<li>Safe operations of rafts and boats in moving water a definite plus.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to fill out field data forms clearly and concisely.<\/li>\n<li>Basic computer data entry skills.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to follow oral and written instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Strong communications skills and the ability to interact with the public are necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Supplemental Information<\/p>\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><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, \u00a0Long 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 WAFWP:\u00a0<\/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:<u>\u00a0<\/u><\/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>.<\/p>\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. \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.<\/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. \u00a0All 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>\n<p>This recruitment is essential\u00a0<strong>functions directly related to survival of ESA listed species. Or functions that are legally required or treaty obligated for ESA species<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><em>*(Images shown are Pre-COVID, WDFW Staff follow current COVID Safety Protocol 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<\/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":[4,32,33,19,7,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37769"}],"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=37769"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37769\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37770,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37769\/revisions\/37770"}],"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=37769"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37769"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37769"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}