The Department of Fish and Wildlife is recruiting to fill one full time permanent Fish and Wildlife Biologist 2 position located in the Wildlife Program, Game/Diversity Division.  The duty station is located in Ephrata, Grant County. 

 DUTIES: 

JOB SUMMARY 

This position serves as the assistance to the District Wildlife Biologist in implementation of Wildlife Program goals objectives 

and assignments within District 5. 

Primary duties include: 

·         Inventory and monitor wildlife populations.  

·         Secure funding for wildlife management and habitat conservation activities. 

·         Communicate with the public on diverse wildlife issues. 

·         Participate in the development of recommendations for wildlife management and recreational opportunity. 

·         Participate in the development of recommendations for habitat enhancement.  

·         Assist in implementing the Landowner Hunting Permit Programs and other private lands programs in the District. 

·         Implement wildlife management activities.

Supervise temporary staff in the work unit. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

The successful candidate must be willing and able to: 

·         Work in all weather conditions including extreme heat or snow and sometimes over difficult terrain and surfaces up to 75% 

of the time. 

·         Work hours outside of the regular 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday work hours including evenings and weekends. 

·         Transport equipment weighing up to 40 pounds over uneven terrain. 

·         Travel up to 10% of the time including occasional multiple day, out-of-state, overnight trips. 

·         Safely operate motor vehicles, snowmobiles, and ATV’s. 

UNION 

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife 

and the Washington Association of Fish and Wildlife Professionals (WAFWP), which contains a “union security” provision. This 

means that, as a condition of employment, you must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representation 

or other fee within 30 days of the date you are put into pay status. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Required 

A Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, biology, zoology, or other natural sciences related field, AND two years of 

professional level experience in a natural resources field. 

A Master’s degree in wildlife management, biology, zoology, or other natural sciences related field will substitute for the required 

experience. 

Coursework should have included most or all of the following: 

·         Wildlife population relationships and ecology. 

·         Wildlife habitat relationships. 

·         Wildlife survey methods. 

·         Principles of wildlife harvest management. 

·         Personal computer hardware and software (MS Office; ArcView). 

         Wildlife management tools and field techniques. 

Competencies 

Well qualified applicants will demonstrate competencies in the following areas: 

·         Data analyses and making inferences from data. 

·         Ability to speak and write effectively. 

·         Working knowledge of one mapping program (e.g. ArcMap). 

·         Working knowledge of at least one population estimation method/tool (e.g. Mark, Capture, Aerial Survey, Lincoln-Peterson, 

Jolly-Seber, etc.). 

·         Ability to follow prescribed protocols and procedures. 

·         Ability to conduct field surveys to collect data. 

·         Species identification. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: 

To apply for this position you will need to complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile 

before completing the online application: 

·         Cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (generic cover letters will not be accepted) 

·         Current resume

         List of three professional references 

Please note that failure to follow application instructions will lead to disqualification.  If you have questions about the process, or 

need assistance, please contact the recruiter listed below before the posting closes. 

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes 

and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identify diversity.  Women, 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.  Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in 

an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or Telecommunications Devise for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388. 

If you have questions about this recruitment, you may contact Jan Bacon, Human Resource Consultant, at (360) 902-2280.