{"id":53210,"date":"2024-05-14T14:00:35","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T21:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=53210"},"modified":"2024-05-14T14:00:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T21:00:35","slug":"job-fishery-sampler-scientific-technician-2-non-permanent-three-openings-05803-24-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-omak-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-fishery-sampler-scientific-technician-2-non-permanent-three-openings-05803-24-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-omak-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Fishery Sampler &#8211; Scientific Technician 2 &#8211; Non-Permanent &#8211; Three Openings &#8211; *05803-24, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Omak, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/wdfw_logo_horizontal_fullcolor.svg\" alt=\"WDFW Home\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Fishery Sampler &#8211; Scientific Technician 2 &#8211; Non-Permanent &#8211; Three Openings &#8211; *05803-24<\/h1>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Salary<\/strong>: $3,376.00 &#8211; $4,497.00 Monthly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Okanogan County \u2013 Omak, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Type<\/strong>: Full Time &#8211; Non-Permanent<\/div>\n<div><strong>Anticipated Appointment Length:<\/strong> 5 months &#8211; June 3, 2024 \u2013 October 31, 2024\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Number:\u00a0<\/strong>2024-05803<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Department<\/strong>: Dept. of Fish and Wildlife<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Opening Date<\/strong>: 05\/10\/2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Closing Date<\/strong>: 05\/28\/2024 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<div><strong>Category:<\/strong> Parks and Beaches \/ Recreation \/ Parks and Recreation \/ Natural Resources \/ Wetlands \/ Sciences \/ Green-Collar\/Environmental \/ Wildlife<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/4504548\/fishery-sampler-scientific-technician-2-non-permanent-three-openings-058\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Position Description &amp; Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"term-container-new\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/AAA.png\" alt=\"Fishery Sampler - Scientific Technician 2 - Non-Permanent - Three Openings - *05803-24 description image\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Description<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>THREE (3) OPENINGS<br \/>\u00a0FULL-TIME\/NON-PERMANENT<br \/>\u00a0FISHERY SAMPLER<br \/>\u00a0SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN 2 (ST2)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Fish Program<br \/><\/strong>Omak, Washington \u2013 Okanogan County<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Anticipated Appointment Length: 5 months<br \/>\u00a0June 3, 2024 \u2013 October 31, 2024\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Engage with the public and conduct creel surveys within the upper Columbia River system, and Priest Rapids Dam.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Collect biological data including taking various measurements, checking for marks and tags, collecting snouts for analysis, and taking scales and otoliths for age studies.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/Electronic%20Data%20Collection;%20Danny%20Warren.jpg\" alt=\"Photo captures a zoomed-in image of an electronic tablet for data collection. Only can see the persons arms holding tablet. Device is covered in water drops. Background consists of a person in a rain coat and a vehicle. \" \/><\/strong><em>Electronic Data Collection \u2013 Credit: WDFW\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>Picture yourself,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Using roving creel surveys, total and\/or index counts, and interviewing individual anglers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>With your data collection experience,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Collect snouts for analysis, take scales and\/or otoliths for age studies, and occasionally capture fish by hook and line.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>We are seeking a candidate,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Who models WDFW values: Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dt>\n<h2>Duties<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Here is what you will be doing,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Conduct creel surveys on lakes and streams to gather information on angler usage and harvest:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Work with the public to collect information on fisheries.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Use of roving creel surveys, total and\/or index counts, and interviewing individual anglers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sampling fish metrics:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Identify fish species, take various measurements, check for marks and tags such as fin clips, floy and\/or passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Collect snouts for analysis, take scales and\/or otoliths for age studies, and occasionally capture fish by hook and line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Conduct fish abundance surveys in small tributary waters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set and maintain block netting, collect environmental data to include stream section length, average stream width and water temperature.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Collect fish biological data and samples to include scales, tissue samples, length, weight, and species determination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Work Setting, including hazards:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Omak Hatchery &#8211; will work in all types of weather conditions. The majority of the time will be spent in vehicles and walking and hiking to rivers and lakes to conduct angler interviews and effort counts.<\/li>\n<li>Walk short distances on uneven ground, as well as navigating rocky river environments.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Lift and sample salmon daily (typically around 10 &#8211; 20 pounds, up to 40 pounds).<\/li>\n<li>Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>Schedule:<\/strong>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Schedule is variable (24\/7), adjusted according to need. Typically, five (5) days per week. Weekend work required. \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel Requirements:<\/strong>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Relevant travel expectations. Daily travel in WDFW issued vehicles up to 2,500 miles per month.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tools and Equipment:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Knife for removing fish snouts, boots, waders, electronic tag detectors, GPS unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customer Interactions:<\/strong>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Extensive work with the public in conducting interviews and informing anglers of rules and regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Qualifications<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Graduation from high school or GED, including one (1) year of high school science\u00a0<strong>AND<\/strong>\u00a0two (2) years experience as a Scientific Technician.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u00a0<strong>OR\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Graduation from high school or GED including one (1) year of high school science\u00a0<strong>AND<\/strong>\u00a0two (2) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please Note:<\/strong>\u00a0College 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 (6) semester or nine (9) quarter hours of natural science classes.<\/p>\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<p><strong>In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience conducting creel surveys on resident and\/or anadromous fish species in stream and lake environments.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of both resident and anadromous fish species.<\/li>\n<li>Working knowledge of stream and\/or lake fish surveys.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Supplemental Information<\/h2>\n<\/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>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.<\/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 current resume.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Three professional references.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE:\u00a0<\/strong><\/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><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\u00a0Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).<\/p>\n<p><strong>WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ofm.wa.gov\/state-human-resources\/compensation-job-classes\/benefits\"><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Medical\/Dental\/Vision for employee &amp; dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave types.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Eleven (11) Paid Holidays per year and one (1) personal holiday if the employee is scheduled to be, or has been, continuously employed by the State of Washington for at least four (4) months.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability &amp; Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), \u00a0and an Employee Assistance Program.<\/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><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=\"YesVets.org - Say yes to those who served.\" \/><\/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<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to\u00a0<a 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