See BelowThe Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is dedicated to protecting native fish and wildlife, and providing sustainable fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities for millions of residents and visitors. Working throughout the state, WDFW’s employees–field biologists, enforcement officers, land stewards, lab technicians, customer service representatives and others—manage hundreds of fish and wildlife species, maintain nearly a million acres of public wildlife lands, provide opportunities for recreational and commercial fishing, wildlife viewing and hunting, protect and restore habitat and enforce laws that protect fish and wildlife resources.
The Department of Fish & Wildlife is recruiting to fill one full time permanent Fish & Wildlife Biologist 3 position located in the Habitat Program. Reporting to the Regional Habitat Program Manager or the Assistant Regional Habitat Program Manager, this position implements the Hydraulic Project Approval permitting process and is responsible for providing internal and external technical assistance within an assigned area to achieve healthy, diverse and sustainable fish and wildlife populations and their supporting habitats. The duty station is Port Orchard, Kitsap County.
DUTIES:
Principal activities include:
 Administering the Hydraulic Project Approval process in accordance with Chapter 77.55.RCW, 77.57.RCW, and Chapter 220-110-WAC (Hydraulic Code Rules);
 Providing technical assistance on HPA appeals and enforcement as needed for Hydraulic Code compliance;
 Providing review of SEPA/NEPA documents, variance requests, zoning change requests, shoreline substantial development permit documents, U.S. Corps of Engineers 401 & 404 permit applications, critical area ordinances, shoreline management plans, and other land use permit applications, documents, and proposals;
 Providing technical assistance to the public, government agencies, tribes, and other WDFW programs regarding fish and wildlife habitat preservation, protection, conservation, restoration, enhancement, and hydraulic project permitting requirements;
 Assisting with Watershed Steward, Priority Habitats and Species/Growth Management and Forest & Fish activities as needed.
Typical hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Early morning or late evening work may occasionally be required with the potential to be called for emergency response at any time. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Field work can vary from 10% to 50% depending upon season and requires working outdoors during inclement weather, walking over rough terrain ( typically less than a mile but occasionally over long distances of several miles) while carrying a light load. Fieldwork may also require handling a small boat.
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). As a condition of employment you must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representational or other fee within 30 days of the date you are put into pay status.
QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, ecology, natural resource science, or environmental science and three years of experience in fish, wildlife, or habitat management or research. A master’s or Ph.D. with a relevant specialty may substitute for one year of the experience.
Competencies — the best qualified applicants will have experience and training that demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of Pacific Northwest fish and wildlife, their habitats and life histories; species identification; knowledge of Marine, Estuarine, shoreline ecology and life history stages, habitat, and needs of fish and wildlife species within the northwest (primarily salmonids) and aquatic, marine, and terrestrial ecosystem processes;
2. General knowledge of environmental rules and regulations in Washington State; a working understanding of the Hydraulic Code is desirable;
3. Ability to use Microsoft Office 2007 products especially WORD and EXCEL; working knowledge of the use and application of Priority Habitats and Species databases is desirable;
4. Ability to use ARCGIS or other similar programs;
5. Working knowledge of fish and wildlife inventory and habitat assessment techniques;
6. Ability to effectively negotiate agreements as a representative of the agency; ability to mediate/resolve conflicts involving difficult or sensitive issues;
7. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
How to Apply
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:
 Cover letter describing how you meet the qualification of this position.
 Resume
 Three 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
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 identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, 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 the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (360) 902-2207.