• Building and maintaining collaborative relations with partner agencies, tribes, and diverse stakeholder groups to develop monitoring protocols and standards for restoration that ensure benefits to salmonids and/or instream resources;
• Drafting and implementing the Department’s scientific based guidance for the use of instream and near stream restoration to mitigate for the reductions/impairment of instream flow water rights including: i) how and where different types of restoration actions may serve as mitigation, ii) their relative potential benefits to fish and wildlife,  iii) monitoring necessary to address restoration uncertainty and program success, and iv) types and levels of maintenance required to provide mitigation in perpetuity;
• Coordinating the implementation of watershed planning described within ESSB 6091 in fifteen watersheds (WRIAs) across the state in conjunction with the Streamflow Restoration Policy Coordinator and Regional Habitat Biologists;
• Developing and directing new research and monitoring to document the effects of instream and near stream restoration and assess their effectiveness in order to develop the most beneficial approaches for mitigating the loss of habitat associated with the impairment (decrease) of instream water.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills
• Experience coordinating projects among independent entities, designing research studies, conducting and publishing research relevant to instream flows (i.e., fisheries, aquatic ecology, hydrology, hydraulics, water policy)
• Ability to understand, communicate, and resolve complex water policy issues.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn state and federal laws relating to water, fish, and endangered species.
• Ability to promote teamwork and lead, coach, and mentor professional staff.
• Commitment to preserve, protect, and perpetuate the fish and wildlife of Washington.
• Flexible and open to change

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• A Ph.D. in fisheries, aquatic ecology, hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, water policy, or natural resource management
• Proven expertise and knowledge in salmonid fisheries, aquatic ecology, hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, water policy, and/or natural resource management.
• Policy and/or legislative experience related to water quantity management or instream flows
• Experience with ARCGIS software and geospatial data referencing

Valid Washington State Driver’s License required.

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),
• Complete the Supplemental Questionnaire
• 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.