• Direct, develop, manage, implement and oversee the BPA-funded LCR Chum BiOp project;
• Develop, implement, supervise and conduct VSP monitoring for chum salmon populations;
• Identify, direct and develop new and existing enhancement/reintroduction programs, including programs outside of the LCR Chum BiOp project;
• Direct chum salmon habitat projects: scoping, development, implementation and evaluation;
• Project Management and Implementation – Contracts/Deliverables;
• Obtaining ESA permits required to implement monitoring and evaluation activities and completion of reporting requirements for ESA permits;
• Dissemination of data and general administrative and fiscal duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is the direct supervisor of several technical and professional staff (e.g. biologists and/or scientific technicians). Indirect supervision includes up to an additional 20 technical and professional staff during peak work periods.

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree with degrees preferred in Fisheries, Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Science or Environmental Science.
• Professional Experience/Abilities: Five years of professional experience in fish management or research, wildlife management or research, or habitat management or research.
  • Note: 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.
  • Note: Four years as a Fish & Wildlife Biologist 3 or equivalent experience will substitute for Education requirement.
• Certification: Valid driver’s license.

An ideal candidate should demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of adult and juvenile salmonid identification and salmonid redd identification.
• Knowledge of salmonid life histories.
• Knowledge of safe fish collection, handling, sampling, and tagging techniques and procedures, including the use of fish anesthesia. This position must have knowledge the application of Floy Tags, Petersen Discs, opercle tags and punches.
• Ability to collect high quality Biological Data and complete Data Entry/Summarization and analysis
• Knowledge of basic salmonid aquaculture techniques
• Knowledge of Rotary Screw trap operation.
• Knowledge of fence-panel weir trap operation.
• Knowledge of PIT tag application in adults and juvenile salmonids and CWT application in juvenile salmonids.
• Knowledge of the BPA and WDFW contracting processes.

• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, Access and “R” software programs;
• Knowledge of salmonid population monitoring (adult and juvenile) techniques, methodologies, and analysis software/programs (e.g. JOLLY, SPAS, POPAN, MARK, R, WINBUGS and R-script);
• Knowledge of the PTAGIS database system for PIT tag data uploads, downloads and queries;
• Proficient in the use of BPA PISCES software.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Applies effective written and verbal communication techniques to convey clear and timely messages to internal and external stakeholders; listens to people’s ideas and concerns; strong presentation skills;
• Strong, positive interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively; remains professional, calm and tactful in stressful situations while adhering to a high standard of integrity, honesty, and confidentiality; knowledge of basic de-escalation and mediation skills;
• Analyzes problems, identifies alternative solutions, and implements recommendations; demonstrates critical, creative, and reflective thinking;
• Takes responsibility for own work performance and balancing critical job requirements, initiating and completing work; manages time/conflict/stress; ability to work effectively under pressure;
• Demonstrates responsible personal and professional conduct, which contributes to the overall mission and goals of DFW; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work;
• Helps others identify key goals and use their talents to achieve those goals. Sees others’ potential and strengths, and works to build on them;
• Uses mathematical techniques to calculate data or solve practical problems;
• Ability to understand technical language and the ability to express that knowledge in a clear, concise and coherent manner;
• Applies new approaches to proposal development and effectively manages resources contributing to proposal initiatives.

• This position is a lead Regional fish biologist position that splits time between field work and working in the Region 5 office setting. The percentage of time spent in each is highly variable depending on field seasons, staffing needs, and project objectives. Field work is performed year-round under a wide array of weather conditions. Hazards include: working around streams/rivers in varying weather & flow conditions; working on boats in the Columbia River while setting seine nets; and working on and around rotary screw traps.
• As a standard, this position follows a 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday with core hours of 8:00AM -5:00PM. However, during field seasons hours/day is highly variable. Occasionally, this position is expected to work more than 40 hours per week, beyond core hours (potentially including nights), and outside of the normal work week (i.e., Saturday, Sunday, holidays) to complete necessary field and office duties.
• The position is expected to periodically travel throughout Washington and to other states for meetings and special projects.
• Tools and equipment used by the incumbent include computers, vehicles, power boats, pontoon rafts, seines, basic hand tools, knives, CWT wands, rotary screw traps, CB radios, GPS units.
• Interaction with the public generally occurs through landowner contacts, presentations, and data requests.

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). 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 and competencies 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. 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 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.