JOB SUMMARY

·         Conduct site reviews to identify and prioritize fish screening projects; collect and analyze data and propose conceptual design options to minimize negative effects on juvenile salmonids.

·         Plan, develop, and coordinate screen inspections and maintenance; work jointly with the Yakima screen shop for maintenance activities and to ensure environmental compliance of fish screens.

·         Apply for environmental permits for construction of fish screening projects.

·         Contract with engineers to complete fish screen design work; evaluate engineered drawings related to juvenile fish requirements and design criteria.

·         Monitor project budget and contract; pursue cost-share and grant opportunities.

·         Facilitate landowner agreements to conduct environmental compliance monitoring on private property.

·         Prepare monitoring and inspection reports for supervisor and funding organization.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The successful candidate must be willing and able to:

·         Work in the field in all weather conditions, walk streams and over rugged terrain up to 20% 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 30 pounds over uneven terrain.

·         Travel up to 30% of the time including occasional overnight trips.

·         Safely operate motor vehicles.

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.

Required

A Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science, or closely related field, AND one year of professional experience in fish management or fish research, wildlife management or wildlife research, or habitat management or habitat research.

OR

One year of experience as a Fish & Wildlife Biologist 1.

A Master’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science, or closely related field may substitute for the one year of experience.

A valid Washington State, or other state, driver’s license.

Preferred

A Bachelor’s degree in fisheries or related field.

Project management experience.

Competencies

Well qualified applicants will demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

·         Knowledge of juvenile fish screening and passage requirements.

·         Knowledge of life history for all species of salmonids.

·         Habitat requirements of salmonids.

·         Project permit requirements to implement fish screening projects.

·         Knowledge of engineering principals and construction methods.

·         Ability to communicate professional and effectively both orally and in writing.

·         Ability to establish partnerships with private landowners, tribes, and governmental entities.

·         Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

·         Ability to manage multiple work assignments.

·         Conflict resolution skills.

IMPORTANT:  To apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

·         A cover letter describing how you meet the qualification of his position (generic cover letters will not be accepted)

·         A current resume (please make it succinct)

·         Three professional references (personal references do not count as professional references)

Please note: Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. E-mailed documents will not be accepted in lieu of attaching your documents to the online profile.

Upon submission of your online application, you will immediately receive a confirming e-mail. You will then be notified via e-mail of your status during the process. In addition to the e-mail notifications, you can check the status of your application at any time by visiting your online profile at www.careers.wa.gov. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we ask your understanding and encourage you to use the online process and avoid calling for information.

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.