• Under the direction of the Wildlife Conflict Specialist, assists with monitoring of elk activity and herding/hazing of elk away from private agricultural lands to reduce damage to crops in Asotin and Garfield counties. Employ wildlife damage management practices to mitigate human/wildlife conflicts as assigned such as fencing, hazing, herding, trapping, installing signs, applying deterrents and repellents, deploying sound emitting devices, biodeterrents, installing fladry, and monitoring trail cameras. Assist with the preparation, tracking, data entry and coordination of landowner damage prevention agreements and landowner permits.
• Communicate regularly with Wildlife Conflict Specialist on monitoring and herding/hazing efforts.
• Maintain a written field journal documenting elk numbers and locations, hazing/herding efforts (technique, time of day and length of time), landowner contacts and other information as specified by the Wildlife Conflict Specialist.
• Assist with temporary fencing projects to reduce elk damage to agricultural crops.

• MUST be able to work independently with little or no supervision in the field;
• Ability to work in inclement weather over difficult terrain, including slippery rocks, steep banks, and sticky mud.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, while at times carrying up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to load and transport equipment and gear.
• Ability to use critical thinking in collecting, recording, compiling, and summarizing data.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to visually discriminate when identifying and distinguishing biological and physical features.
• Willingness and ability to perform routine and repetitive work.
• Willingness to accept supervision.
• Willingness and ability to perform in a punctual and dependable manner.
• Willingness to perform in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to complete required administrative paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.

A valid Washington or other State Driver’s License
At a minimum, Nationally Accredited Basic First Aid Certification

• Work hours outside of the regular 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday work hours including evenings and weekends. During peak workloads hours may be long and irregular.
• Work in all weather conditions including extreme heat or snow and sometimes over difficult terrain and surfaces up to 90% of the time.;
• Work alone in remote areas;
• Travel between wildlife areas to complete job tasks. Travel may include daily round trips of up to 150 miles.
• Perform routine and repetitive work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Walk, bend, and stoop, often on uneven terrain while at times carrying up to 40 pounds.
• Load and transport equipment and gear.
• Safely operate motor vehicles, ATV’s and other specialized equipment and power tools.  Transports supplies and equipment using trailers to remote sites.

Union
This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) 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.

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

• A current resume (please make it succinct)
• Three professional references (personal references do not count as professional)

Please note:  Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. Please do not include any attachments other than the ones requested above. E-mailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or 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.

Please note that initial screening will be solely based on the completeness of application materials submitted and the contents and completeness of the “work experience” section of your application in NeoGov. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in your application may disqualify you from consideration for employment in this position. All information will be verified and documentation may be required.

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 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 the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388