Salary: <\/span>$4,746.00 – $6,384.00 Monthly<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Working Title-<\/strong>\u00a0Wildlife Area Assistant Manager<\/p>\n Classification-<\/strong> Fish and Wildlife Biologist 2<\/p>\n Job Status-<\/strong> Full-Time\/Permanent<\/p>\n WDFW Program-<\/strong> Wildlife Program \u2013 Lands Division<\/p>\n Duty Station-<\/strong> *Aberdeen, Washington \u2013 Grays Harbor County<\/p>\n *While this position may offer a telework option, the successful candidate must be available to report to the duty station as needed.<\/p>\n Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n Photo Caption \u2013 Prescribed fire \u2013 Photo Credit: WDFW<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This is an opportunity to<\/strong> assess, design, and implement habitat, species, recreation, and other projects impacting native landscapes,<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n In this dynamic role, you will support the maintenance and enhancement of wildlife habitats on the Olympic-Willapa Hills Wildlife Area.<\/strong><\/p>\n WHAT TO EXPECT:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position:<\/p>\n Plans, performs, or assigns management activities and studies on wildlife, plants, and habitat on wildlife areas. Determines sampling design necessary to collect accurate information and effective management; performs independent office and\/or field investigations.<\/strong><\/p>\n Conduct studies, analysis, field reviews and monitoring to evaluate management effectiveness and inform habitat, wildlife and recreation adaptive management decisions.<\/strong><\/p>\n Operate and Maintain Wildlife Area facilities, infrastructure, equipment and capital assets.<\/strong><\/p>\n Conduct outreach and communicate with neighbors, stakeholders, permit holders and the public regarding Wildlife Area activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n Working Conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n Work setting:<\/strong> Position functions both in the field and in the office. Hazards include exposure to inclement weather and difficult terrain, working with power equipment,<\/p>\n tripping\/falling, and other things consistent with working with tractors and other<\/p>\n equipment in an outdoor setting.<\/p>\n Schedule:<\/strong> Typical work schedule is Monday \u2013 Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but occasional work outside of this schedule may be needed to accommodate business needs. Must be willing and able to occasionally work hours outside the regular 7:00 am \u2013 5:00 pm, Monday \u2013 Thursday work hours, including evenings and weekends.<\/p>\n Travel requirements:<\/strong> Regular travel to and from field sites can take up to 2 hours. While it is sometimes advised, overnight travel is rarely required and is typically related to training or meetings. This position will require occasional, infrequent consecutive overnight travel.<\/p>\n Customer Interactions:<\/strong> Periodic interaction with the public, agency staff, and non-government organizations (NGOs) in both field and office settings.<\/p>\n QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Required Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n Option 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n Five (5) years of professional experience in fish\/wildlife\/habitat management or research.<\/p>\n Option 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n A Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, wildlife biology, wildlife ecology, natural resource science, or environmental science.<\/p>\n And<\/strong><\/p>\n One (1) year of professional experience in fish\/wildlife\/habitat management or research.<\/p>\n Option 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n A Master\u2019s or Ph.D. in wildlife management, wildlife biology, wildlife ecology, natural resource science, or environmental science.<\/p>\n For ALL options above:<\/strong><\/p>\n License:<\/strong> Valid driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n Special Requirements\/Conditions of Employment:<\/strong><\/p>\n Preferred Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess one or more of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n Knowledge and Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n Ability to:<\/strong><\/p>\n SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to pay<\/a> and other special employee programs<\/a>, there are other benefits<\/a> that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the \u201cBenefits\u201d tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.<\/p>\n Important Note:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 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: \u00a0https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-9-central\/form-i-9-acceptable-documents<\/a><\/p>\n Union – WAFWP:<\/strong><\/p>\n This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals.<\/p>\n Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Per RCW 73.16.010<\/a> Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:\u00a0<\/p>\n Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n 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. \u00a0 Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly\u00a0<\/em>and respectfully. \u00a0All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.<\/em><\/p>\n 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. \u00a0Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.<\/em><\/p>\n Request an accommodation:\u00a0<\/strong>Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov<\/a>, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.<\/p>\n Technical Difficulties:\u00a0<\/strong>If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Other questions:\u00a0<\/strong>If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Cheri.Potter@dfw.wa.gov<\/a> and reference job #2026-08118<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Know someone who would like to volunteer?\u00a0<\/strong>WDFW-Get Involved-Volunteer!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Follow us on social media:\u00a0 cp<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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