Salary: <\/span>$5,928.00 – $7,973.00 Monthly<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Working Title-<\/strong>\u00a0Hydropower Mitigation Specialist<\/p>\n Classification-<\/strong> Fish & Wildlife Biologist 4<\/p>\n Number of Vacancies-<\/strong> Two (2) Positions<\/p>\n Job Status-<\/strong> Full-Time\/Permanent<\/p>\n WDFW\u00a0<\/strong>Program-<\/strong> Habitat Program \u2013 Energy<\/p>\n *Duty Station<\/strong><\/p>\n *Hybrid\/Telework<\/strong>– This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with at least 1 day per week onsite at the assigned duty station and up to 4 days of telework. The selected candidate must be available to work onsite for in-person meetings and to meet business needs.<\/p>\n Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n Photo Caption \u2013 Bonneville Dam \u2013 Photo Credit: WDFW<\/em><\/p>\n Ensure responsible licensing, implementation, operation, and mitigation of hydropower dams.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Prepare and coordinate WDFW\u2019s involvement in evaluating hydroelectric dams and their impact on habitat.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n With sustainability and conservation in mind, these positions<\/strong> support a coordinated and strategic approach for the negotiation of fish and wildlife protection, mitigation, and enhancements.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n You are excited to support the agency\u2019s mission by protecting, restoring, and guiding management of habitat as it applies to the ecological integrity of critical habitat and ecological systems.<\/strong><\/p>\n WHAT TO EXPECT:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position will:<\/p>\n Serve as the project lead and actively participate in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) hydropower licensing processes.<\/strong><\/p>\n Coordinate, track, and provide biological and technical expertise on projects impacting fish, wildlife, and habitat associated with the implementation of the terms and conditions of federal hydropower licenses.<\/strong><\/p>\n Working Conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n Work setting:<\/strong> Office\/home office setting that includes out-of-office meetings and occasional field visits. Visits to hydropower facilities may include industrial conditions with loud noises and require hardhats, ear protection, and eye protection. Common hazards include slips, trips, and falls. Field work may include hazards such as heat exposure, cold weather conditions, and uneven terrain. Office hazards include working under fluorescent light, repetitively entering data into computer, looking at computer monitor for long periods of time, sitting or standing for long periods of time.<\/p>\n Schedule:<\/strong> This position is full-time, working 40 hours per week. The standard work schedule includes the potential for occasional evening or weekend work as needed. Alternative schedules may be considered based on business needs.<\/p>\n Travel requirements:<\/strong> Travel occurs up to 15% of the time.<\/p>\n Customer Interactions:<\/strong> This position will interact with hydropower project proponents, tribal and non-governmental Organization (NGO) staff, other state and federal agency staff, and others.<\/p>\n QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Required Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n Option 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n Nine (9) years of professional experience in fish, wildlife, or habitat management or research, wildlife management or wildlife research, or habitat management or habitat research.<\/p>\n And ALL of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Option 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n An Associate\u2019s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science.<\/p>\n And ALL of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n Option 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n Four (4) years as a Fish & Wildlife Biologist 3.<\/p>\n Option 4:<\/strong><\/p>\n A bachelor\u2019s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science.<\/p>\n And ALL of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n Option 5:<\/strong><\/p>\n A Master\u2019s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science.<\/p>\n And ALL of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n Option 6:<\/strong><\/p>\n A Ph.D. in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science.<\/p>\n And ALL of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n License:<\/strong> Valid driver\u2019s license.<\/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 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\u00a0<\/em>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 #2026-08498<\/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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