{"id":47196,"date":"2022-10-06T15:22:54","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T22:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=47196"},"modified":"2022-10-06T15:22:54","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T22:22:54","slug":"job-fish-passage-biologist-wa-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-olympia-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-fish-passage-biologist-wa-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-olympia-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Fish Passage Biologist, WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Olympia, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-tab active\">\n<div class=\"entity-standalone-header\">\n<div class=\"entity-title-container\">\n<h2 class=\"entity-title\" title=\"Fish &amp; Wildlife Biologist 3 - Fish Passage Biologist - 2 Openings - Permanent - *14228-22\">Fish &amp; Wildlife Biologist 3 &#8211; Fish Passage Biologist &#8211; 2 Openings &#8211; Permanent &#8211; *14228-22<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"header-buttons\">\u00a0\n<div class=\"share-buttons-container addthis_toolbox sharethis-button-group \"><button class=\"linkedin-share-button st-custom-button fa fa-linkedin\" type=\"submit\" data-network=\"linkedin\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3744675\/fish-wildlife-biologist-3-fish-passage-biologist-2-openings-permanent\" data-title=\"Thurston County \u2013 Olympia, WA Fish &amp; Wildlife Biologist 3 - Fish Passage Biologist - 2 Openings - Permanent - *14228-22\" aria-label=\"Share via LinkedIn. 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Link will be opened in a new tab.\" data-original-title=\" \"><\/button>\n<div class=\"atclear\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<button id=\"apply-button\" class=\"btn btn-large btn-primary btn-app-primary switch-button\">APPLY<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tab-content entity-details-tabs\">\n<div id=\"info\" class=\"entity-details-container\">\n<div class=\"scrollable-container\">\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/washington\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3744675&amp;sharedWindow=0\" data-location=\"Thurston County \u2013 Olympia, 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\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">$4,892.00 &#8211; $6,419.00 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\u00a0<\/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; 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\">2022-14228<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\u00a0<\/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\">10\/24\/2022 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entity-details-buttons\">\n<ul class=\"nav tab-buttons\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"active\"><a id=\"details-info-link\" role=\"tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3744675\/fish-wildlife-biologist-3-fish-passage-biologist-2-openings-permanent#details-info\" data-toggle=\"tab\">DESCRIPTION<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"details-benefits-link\" role=\"tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3744675\/fish-wildlife-biologist-3-fish-passage-biologist-2-openings-permanent#details-benefits\" data-toggle=\"tab\">BENEFITS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"details-questions-link\" role=\"tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3744675\/fish-wildlife-biologist-3-fish-passage-biologist-2-openings-permanent#details-questions\" data-toggle=\"tab\">QUESTIONS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<p><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/FW%20Banner.png\" alt=\"WDFW Recruitment Banner\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>TWO (2) OPENINGS<br \/>\u00a0FULL-TIME\/PERMANENT<br \/>\u00a0FISH PASSAGE BIOLOGIST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FISH &amp; WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST 3<br \/>\u00a0Habitat Program<br \/>\u00a0<\/strong>Olympia, Washington<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you an experience biologist with knowledge of fish passage requirements?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>These senior-level Fish &amp; Wildlife Biologists manages fish passage projects to restore and enhance fish populations in western Washington, and occasionally eastern Washington. \u00a0These positions will provide technical consultation to private land owners and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and serve as the primary WDFW contacts and project managers for most NRCS-funded fish passage projects.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Work includes independently assessing fish passage barriers and adjacent habitat using NRCS\u2019s protocol, and prioritizing and coordinating multiple barrier projects.<\/strong><\/p>\n<br \/>\n<p><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/8593lpr.jpg\" alt=\"WDFW staff member assessing a fish barrier in a stream\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>*Barrier assessment of a dam \u2013 Photo Credit: Megan Tuttle, WDFW<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>This is an opportunity<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0to coordinate with multiple landowners to identify and scope fish passage, screening, and habitat enhancement projects on private lands.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>In this dynamic role,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>you will assist the state in complying with the culvert court case requirements.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>With your experience,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0you will scope fish passage barriers identified on WDFW and State Parks properties within the culvert case injunction area.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div><strong><em>You thrive on building collaboration and teamwork,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>negotiating agreements with non-government organizations (NGOs), tribes, local working groups and other to support\/partner on NRCS funded habitat enhancement projects.<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Duties<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/2501lpr.jpg\" alt=\"Flooded culvert under a vehicle crossing\" \/><em>Flooded culvert \u2013 Photo Credit: Steve Bell<\/em><\/div>\n<div><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><em>Our Fish Passage Biologists will,<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop outreach techniques for engaging with private landowners, tribes, NGOs, and the public regarding fish passage<\/li>\n<li>Identify and scope fish passage projects on non-state-owned lands. Determine amount of habitat upstream of barrier and potential species use. Identify downstream barriers. Consult PHS and WSDM to ensure proposed projects address potential impacts to listed species. Work with habitat engineers to ensure all appropriate correction options are considered during scoping.<\/li>\n<li>Complete evaluations of in-stream structures and ensures any previous data collected is up to date in the database, complete and accurate.<\/li>\n<li>Submit detailed summary assessment reports of site visits.<\/li>\n<li>Assist private landowners in obtaining funds to correct fish passage barriers and incompliant screens through programs such as NRCS\u2019s farm bill programs, Family Forest Fish Passage Program, Fish Barrier Removal Board, and other grants. This includes applying for grants and seeking additional partnerships.<\/li>\n<li>Apply for appropriate permits and facilitate coordination amongst permitting agencies.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate with landowners, NRCS, engineers, and any additional project partners.<\/li>\n<li>Fish removal in work area. Ensure that Best Management Practices (BMPs) are in place.<\/li>\n<li>Fill out JARPA, and online APPS for Hydraulic Project Approvals (HPAs).<\/li>\n<li>Work with state, county, and federal permitting authorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u00a0<br \/><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Work Setting, including hazards:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Field work can vary from 10% to 80% depending upon season and requires working outdoors during inclement weather, walking over rough terrain (typically less than a mile but occasionally over long distances of several miles) while carrying a light load of up to 40 pounds.<\/li>\n<li>Field work may involve wading in moving water while operating a backpack electro-shocker and\/or operation of a boat in riverine or lake environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedule:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Typical hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Monday \u2013 Friday.<\/li>\n<li>Must be willing to work occasional weekends and nights.<\/li>\n<li>Early morning or late evening work may occasionally be required.<\/li>\n<li>Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel Requirements:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This position demands a mix of office and field work with some travel requirements and infrequently requires long workdays to accomplish field work in remote locations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tools and Equipment:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Electro-shocker, typical field gear including hand tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customer Interactions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Effective negotiation with habitat restoration project partners, private landowners, local government officials, tribal representatives, agriculture, forest, and special interest groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Qualifications<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Professional equivalent experience may substitute, year for year, for education requirement as long as that experience is related to fish habitat assessments, fish passage evaluations, and\/or life history of fish, particularly freshwater spawning and rearing habitat and especially for anadromous fishes. Outreach experience engaging private landowner.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>A Bachelor&#8217;s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, environmental science, or a related field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>And<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Three (3) years of professional experience in fish management or fish research, wildlife management or wildlife research, or habitat management or habitat research. (Twelve semesters or eighteen-quarter hours of specific course work is required for certain positions.)<br \/>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Or<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Two (2) years of experience as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist 2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Master\u2019s degree in the applicable science may substitute for one year of the required experience.<\/li>\n<li>A Ph.D. in the applicable science will substitute for two years of the required experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience and knowledge of:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adult fish passage requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Life history for all WA salmonid species.<\/li>\n<li>Habitat requirements of salmonids.<\/li>\n<li>Project management and budgeting.<\/li>\n<li>In-stream monitoring principles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a result of Gov. Jay Inslee\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.governor.wa.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fproclamations%2F21-14%2520-%2520COVID-19%2520Vax%2520Washington%2520%2528tmp%2529.pdf&amp;data=04%7C01%7CKaila.Daudt%40dfw.wa.gov%7C0bd9d014bbe540430d5208d9dc5fcb52%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C637783126278139697%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=mhxRe98tlz7gFTNb%2FYFqhIwcvROZOH3l%2BB6vw9UU01A%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Proclamation 21-14<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fget.adobe.com%2Freader%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7CKaila.Daudt%40dfw.wa.gov%7C0bd9d014bbe540430d5208d9dc5fcb52%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C637783126278139697%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=Z4dZwwLveYfol8nGIjHj9hkrKpvhhg570EAESlZMqWA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>(Download PDF reader)<\/em><\/a>\u00a0issued on August 9, 2021, all Washington State Agencies are requiring<strong><em>\u00a0<\/em>employees to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine<\/strong><em>\u00a0<\/em>as a condition of your employment. Pursuant to this mandate, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination as a part of the hiring process. Please do not upload your vaccination documentation with your application materials &#8211; your vaccination status will be verified by your supervisor prior to your first day of work. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical purposes.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Supplemental Information<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>\u00a0<\/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>A 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.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Three professional references.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTES:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\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. We have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-9-central\/form-i-9-acceptable-documents\">https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-9-central\/form-i-9-acceptable-documents<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/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>\u00a0<\/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\u00a0Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Medical\/Dental\/Vision for employee &amp; dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability &amp; Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives, Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>UNION &#8211; 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>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/YesVets_Horz_Red&amp;Blue_onWhite.png\" alt=\"Yes Vets - Say yes to those who served.\" \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<strong>VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:<\/strong><br \/>To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:<br \/>\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<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.\u00a0<\/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>\u00a0<\/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><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. 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