• Oversee all scoping biologist work associated with the Fish Barrier Removal Board (FBRB), Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Design Teams, Family Forest Fish Passage Program (FFFPP) deliverables, fish passage efforts with the Chehalis Basin Strategy, NRCS and State Park, as well as WDFW’s culvert injunction obligations.
• Serve as a WDFW liaison with WSDOT to work cooperatively and productively on fish passage specialized design teams to design and permit WSDOT fish passage projects in an efficient manner.
• Oversee the HPA permitting of WSDOT injunction culverts originating from the Design Teams and work with WSDOT program managers to cultivate a strong working partnership.
• Serve on the FFFPP steering committee; attend FFFPP fish team and manager’s meetings.
• Use technical expertise in fish ecology, habitat restoration, and fish passage for assisting staff with complex projects and challenging issues.  Read and interpret engineered drawings and provide constructive comments to WDFW staff to facilitate consistent and quality projects
• Track and actively manage contracts and budgets to ensure that the section meets its contractual obligations and operates within its allotted budget.
• Develop, negotiate and approve multiple interagency agreements, memorandums of understanding, personal service contracts and scopes of work in support of mission and goals of the Division and Section.
• Assist with developing the FBRB policies, work plan and communication strategies; serve as alternate chair member;
• Lead WDFW’s work deliverables, tasks and products to carry out the Board’s policies and direction to implement watershed-scale barrier removal strategies.
• Work with RCO to develop and implement the FBRB Grant Program including: administrative policies and procedures, interagency agreements, and grant program tools and operations.
• Pursue opportunities to implement fish passage projects with outside entities.
• Cultivate internal/cross-program coordination and collaboration.

A Master’s degree involving major study in biological, environmental, physical, or one of the natural science, engineering or allied fields.
AND
Five years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development.

• Possess leadership and exceptional communication skills which are necessary to interact and communicate with coworkers, engineers, contractors, landowners, government officials, and non-profit organizations
• Possess good oral and written communication skills – conveys clear, timely, persuasive messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others
• Have experience supervising effective teams with diverse disciplines
• Possess the knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local environmental regulations and policies.
• Be responsive to the various styles and behaviors of the individuals/groups with whom he/she is communicating
• Be capable of assessing fish and wildlife habitat needs based on various technical studies
• Demonstrate strong ethics and integrity. Foster a culture of inclusiveness, relationship building, open communication, tact and diplomacy;
• Be capable of building a professional team that is focused on results and accountability;
• Be resourceful, creative and innovative in problem solving;
• Demonstrate organizational skills and political/ social awareness;
• Be capable of developing budgets, negotiate contracts and;
• Act as an ambassador for WDFW to the communities in which we work in order to find common ground and resolve concerns in a collaborative manner

Demonstrated experience in, or a comprehensive understanding of the following skills, or the ability to learn them quickly:

• Juvenile fish passage mechanisms and physical capabilities of native fish to overcome potential obstacles in upstream and downstream movement
• Thorough understanding of juvenile fish screening and passage requirements
• General knowledge of life history for Washington fish species, especially salmonids
• Habitat requirements of salmonids
• Project permit requirements specifically related to the Hydraulic Project Approval process
• Project Management
• General construction methods
• General engineering principles
• In-stream monitoring principles

A valid Washington or other State Driver’s License

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a typical office setting 80% of the time with frequent field work. Typical hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Early morning or late evening work may occasionally be required.  This position demands a mix of office and field work with significant travel requirements. Field work depending upon seasons, requires working outdoors and the physical capacity to walk streams and rugged terrain in remote areas for extended periods, often carrying heavy loads (30+lbs) in inclement weather may be necessary and involve wading in moving water while operating a backpack electro-shocker. Also, work may entail driving long distances.  
 
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 attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (generic cover letter will not be accepted)
• 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.