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See full job and application details at https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2954282\/fish-wildlife-officer-1-in-training-to-fwo2-multiple-openings-statewide-p<\/a><\/p>\n Our Fish & Wildlife Officers also have a variety of opportunities available to them throughout their enforcement career, such as:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n WORKING CONDITIONS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0OR<\/strong><\/p>\n AND\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Supplemental Information<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0ENTRY LEVEL HIRING PROCESS:\u00a0<\/strong> PHASE<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>I<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n DO NOT<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>apply for this position through\u00a0www.careers.wa.gov<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> PHASE<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>II<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n PHASE<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>III<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n PHASE IV<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n During this phase the employee will be in non-permanent status for; BLEA for nineteen (19) weeks, the\u00a0<\/strong>In-House Academy for approximately four (4) weeks and complete Field Training which can take up to five (5) months.\u00a0<\/p>\n An employee with permanent status in the WA state civil service may accept a non-permanent appointment. At least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to accepting the appointment, the employee must notify his\/her current Appointing Authority of the intent to accept a non-permanent appointment. Upon notification of the employee\u2019s intent, the employee\u2019s permanent agency will notify the employee, in writing, of any return rights to the Agency and the duration of those return rights. At a minimum, the Agency must provide the employee access to the Agency\u2019s internal layoff list. After receipt of this notification the employee may elect to accept or turn down the appointment offer. \u00a0<\/p>\n After successful completion of the phases of the hiring process, the candidate will begin twelve (12) months of probationary status and will also start their Career Development Plan (CDP). The CDP\u00a0must<\/u>\u00a0be completed in four (4) years for the officer to become a Fish and Wildlife Officer 2.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0LATERAL HIRING PROCESS:<\/strong><\/p>\n PHASE<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>I<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n DO NOT<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>apply for this position through\u00a0www.careers.wa.gov<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong> PHASE<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>II<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n PHASE III<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n During this phase, the employee will be in non-permanent status, informed of their future duty assignment, start the In-House Academy for approximately four weeks and complete Field Training which can take up to five (5) months. \u00a0Out-of- State law enforcement officers will also need to attend the 80-hour Equivalency Academy. \u00a0<\/p>\n An employee with permanent status in the WA state civil service may accept a non-permanent appointment. At least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to accepting the appointment, the employee must notify his\/her current Appointing Authority of the intent to accept a non-permanent appointment. Upon notification of the employee\u2019s intent, the employee\u2019s permanent agency will notify the employee, in writing, of any return rights to the Agency and the duration of those return rights. At a minimum, the Agency must provide the employee access to the Agency\u2019s internal layoff list. After receipt of this notification the employee may elect to accept or turn down the non-permanent appointment offer.\u00a0<\/p>\n After successful completion of the phases of the hiring process, the candidate will begin twelve (12) months of probationary status and will also start their Career Development Plan (CDP). The CDP\u00a0must<\/u>\u00a0be completed in four (4) years for the officer to become a Fish and Wildlife Officer 2.\u00a0<\/p>\n IMPORTANT NOTES:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 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 The hiring process begins at Public Safety Testing\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.publicsafetytesting.com\/<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0DO NOT apply for this position through www.careers.wa.gov. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have any questions, please contact David Kalb, Recruiting and Hiring Specialist, at\u00a0officerrecruitment@dfw.wa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n UNION – COALITION (FWOG):<\/strong><\/p>\n These positions are in the bargaining unit represented by the Coalition\u00a0and are subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Coalition.<\/p>\n JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:<\/strong><\/p>\n Learn about our\u00a0agency<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and the\u00a0perks<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>of working for WDFW!<\/p>\n 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 WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n Medical\/Dental\/Vision for employee & dependent(s),\u00a0Law Enforcement and Firefighters Retirement Plan II (LEOFF II),\u00a0Public 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 & 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 VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:<\/strong><\/p>\n To take advantage of Veteran preference, please do the following:<\/p>\n MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:<\/p>\nDuties<\/h4>\n
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