Communicates with the public and other agencies on diverse wildlife issues within an assigned area
Tasks include:

• Explains data and presents options to public groups to increase public knowledge
• Participates in interagency and tribal co-management activities.

Inventory and monitor diverse wildlife populations.
Tasks include:

• Conducts assigned wildlife surveys as part of a statewide effort.
• Develops or co-develops wildlife surveys for assigned district.

Measure population changes within the District
Tasks include:

• Compiles and analyzes data and writes reports.

Supervise permanent and temporary staff in the work unit
Tasks include:

• Assigns and directs work of staff.
• Recommends hiring staff, trains, evaluates, mentors, and corrects employee performance.
• Leads work-team on carrying out assignments and ensures deadlines are met.

Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science
AND
Five years of professional experience in wildlife management or wildlife research, or habitat management or habitat research.
OR
A Master’s degree in the applicable science will substitute for one year of the required experience.
A Ph.D. in the applicable science will substitute for two years of the required experience.
OR
Four years as a Fish & Wildlife Biologist 3.
Equivalent education/experience.
 
A valid Washington or other State Driver’s License
 
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
Experience trapping and immobilizing wildlife.
Experience conducting field surveys of wildlife species including aerial surveys and surveys from watercraft.
 
The best qualified applicants will have experience and training that demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
Job knowledge

• Wildlife population relationships and ecology.
• Wildlife habitat relationships.
• Wildlife survey methods.
• Applicable state, federal, and local environmental regulations and policies.
• Principles of wildlife harvest management.
• Personal computer hardware and software (MSOffice).
• Must have good oral and written communication skills – conveys clear, timely, persuasive messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others.
• WDFW habitat and access programs.
• WDFW hunting and fishing regulations.
• Plant and animal species identification.
• Wildlife management tools and field techniques.
• Contract development and administration.

Ability to:

• Follow prescribed protocols and procedures.
• Conduct field surveys to collect data.
• Conduct data analysis and make inferences from data.
• Train staff.
• Organize and prioritize work for self and others.
• Provide constructive correction, redirection and discipline when needed.
• Develop effective objectives, timelines and action plans.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups within and outside of the organization, both in writing and verbally.
• Use critical thinking in collecting, recording, compiling, and summarizing data.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Visually discriminate when identifying and distinguishing biological and physical features.
• Willingness to accept supervision.
• Complete required administrative paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Work independently and as a team member.
• Safely operate motor vehicles and small boats in field situations.

Behavioral Competencies:
Ethics and integrity.
Communications effectiveness.
Results orientation and initiative.
Adaptability/flexibility.
Team leadership.
Tact and diplomacy.
Customer focus.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in inclement weather, including extreme heat or snow, over difficult terrain, including slippery rocks, steep banks, and sticky mud up to 80% of the time.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, while at times carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to load and transport equipment and gear weighing over 50 pounds over uneven terrain.
• Ability to use critical thinking in collecting, recording, compiling, and summarizing data.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to visually discriminate when identifying and distinguishing biological and physical features.
• Willingness and ability to perform routine and repetitive work.
• Willingness and ability to perform in a punctual and dependable manner.
• Willingness to perform in a safe and efficient manner.
• Willingness to accept supervision and correction.
• Ability to complete required administrative paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to safely operate motor vehicles, trailers, farm machinery, shop equipment, small boats, and ATV’s in field situations.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of time.
• Willingness to perform aerial surveys.
• Ability to safely operate firearms
• Ability to dispatch animals

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.