{"id":38179,"date":"2021-03-11T11:32:17","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T19:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=38179"},"modified":"2021-03-11T11:32:19","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T19:32:19","slug":"job-wildlife-biologist-3-permanent-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-yakima-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-wildlife-biologist-3-permanent-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-yakima-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Wildlife Biologist 3 – Permanent, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Yakima, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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$4,738.00 – $6,217.00 Monthly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Location<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Yakima County \u2013 Yakima, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Full Time – Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Dept. of Fish and Wildlife<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Number<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2021-01847<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Apply Here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3006382\/wildlife-biologist-3-permanent-01847-21<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3\/14\/2021 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Description<\/dt>\n
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Full-Time\/Permanent *1874-21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wenas Wildlife Area Manager – Wildlife Biologist 3\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wildlife Program \u2013 Lands \u2013 Region 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

1701 S 24th Ave<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yakima, WA. 98902<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Anticipated start date is May 1, 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you want to make a difference by making a positive impact on the environment? If so, then join a great team that shares your interests!<\/p>\n

\u00a0We are seeking a candidate<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0with a passion and dedication to promote the WDFW conservation mission on the Wenas Wildlife Area.<\/em><\/p>\n

This position offers\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>the opportunity to learn and apply land management principles in a\u00a0practical setting, with the potential for career advancement.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Habitats on the Wildlife Area are varied, including shrubsteppe, mixed coniferous forests, streams and rivers, and riparian.<\/p>\n

Picture yourself<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 leading with conservation work on the Wenas Wildlife Area by facilitating public recreation (e.g., hiking, hunting, rafting, fishing, etc.), enhancing fish and wildlife habitat across a range of ecosystems, and working with a diverse public.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

Duties<\/dt>\n
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Consistent with these agency strategies, this position manages the Wenas Wildlife Area which is comprised of over 120,000 acres of WDFW owned and managed lands in 2 counties (Yakima and Kittitas). \u00a0The manager is a senior level professional Biologist working under general directions from the Regional Lands Operations Manager, that is responsible for leading the implementation of all the program\u2019s activities within the Wenas Wildlife Area that have an impact on key program decisions. \u00a0Some work is assigned by the Regional Lands Operations Manager, Regional wildlife Program Manager or Regional Director. \u00a0Performs work under the guidance of State and Federal regulations, agency policies and procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The position creates, maintains and implements a wildlife area plan with involvement from the District Team and a Wildlife Area Advisory Committee. \u00a0They also serve as the primary liaison for the wildlife area, by working with other staff, other agencies and organizations, landowners, agricultural leases, hunters and the general public. \u00a0Recruits and supervises wildlife area staff. \u00a0 Plans and implements habitat restoration and management projects on the wildlife area. \u00a0Coordinates with BPA on contracts including budgets, work plans and annual and progress reports.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

This position has been designated as one for which a Department-issued firearm would be beneficial to the Department. \u00a0 With the approval of the Appointing Authority or designee, provided the incumbent is able to meet the conditions and requirements of the agency firearm policy (Policy 7011), they may be authorized to carry and utilize a Department-issued firearm while in this position, provided he\/she can continue to meet the requirements of Policy 7011.<\/p>\n

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KEY DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Based on the Goals and Objectives from the Wildlife Area Plan(s),\u00a0develop and implement activities to maintain\/improve habitat, species, and\/or recreational opportunities<\/u>\u00a0compatible with fish and wildlife and their habitats including:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tasks include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n