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Description

The Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is dedicated to preserving, protecting and perpetuating fish, wildlife and ecosystems, while providing sustainable recreational and commercial opportunities dependent on viable fish and wildlife populations.  Each day, WDFW employees facilitate fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities for millions of residents and visitors.  WDFW’s employees–field and laboratory biologists, geneticists, research scientists, hatchery professionals, policy experts, fully commissioned law enforcement officers, land stewards, lab technicians, property acquisition specialists, customer service representatives and others work throughout the state.  WDFW employees protect and restore critical habitat, strive to facilitate species recovery when necessary, and manage hundreds of fish and wildlife species.  WDFW employees maintain nearly a million acres of public wildlife lands. They interpret, apply and enforce state and federal laws and collaborate with stakeholders to protect fish and wildlife resources.  Find out more about us and the important work we are a part of at www.wdfw.wa.gov

The recruitment is one (1) permanent full-time Fish Biologist 2 in the Fish Program, WDFW – Fish Management/ESA Anadromous Evaluation Unit, Region 5. The duty station for this position is Region 5 Office, 5525 11th St, Ridgefield, WA 98641

This is a permanent Fish and Wildlife Biologist 2 position located in Region 5.  It supports and is primarily funded under the LCR Chum BiOp Project, a Bonneville Power Administration funded project (BPA project # 2008-710-00).  This position provides assistance to the lead biologist responsible for implementing the project and will be responsible for specific pieces of the overall project.

Duties for this position include, but are not limited to: 1) Supervising and participating in field activities to monitor adult and juvenile populations of salmonids within many SW Washington tributaries and the mainstem Columbia River, 2) assisting with habitat restoration project identification, evaluation, and permitting for the LCR Chum BiOp Project, 3) oversight of data entry and proofing, 4) working with regional data-managers and lead project biologist to summarize and analyze data, 5) report generation, and 6) hiring/supervising scientific technicians.

Duties

Lower Columbia River Chum BiOp Project M&E – Adult chum salmon monitoring.
Tasks include: 
Staff coordination & logistics for the adult chum salmon monitoring: lead independent field crew, participate in fieldwork (adult seining, adult trap operations, stream surveys, live adult and carcass tagging programs).  Ensure data collected is accurate and entered in a timely manner into standardized WDFW databases (i.e. TWS).  Conduct QA/QC exercises and preliminary analysis to generate abundance estimates and other data needed for status and annual reports.

Lower Columbia River Chum BiOp Project M&E – Juvenile salmonid out-migrant monitoring
Tasks include: 
Staff coordination & logistics for the juvenile salmonid monitoring: lead independent field crew, participate in fieldwork, trap install/removal, and occasionally daily operations (screw and fence-panel weir w/live box).  Ensure data collected is accurate and entered in a timely manner into standardized WDFW databases (i.e. JMX).  Conduct QA/QC exercises and preliminary analysis to generate abundance estimates and other data needed for status and annual reports.

Lower Columbia River Chum BiOp Project – Annual reporting requirements
Tasks include: 
Assist with data summarization, table generation and edit/update text sections.  Annual reports include contract deliverable reports (adult and juvenile monitoring activities and enhancement/re-introduction programs) and ESA permit reports (juvenile monitoring activities).  Assist with SaSI updates – both stock structure/description and abundance estimate updates.

Lower Columbia River Chum BiOp Project – Habitat Restoration projects
Tasks include: 
Assist lead biologist with habitat restoration projects (scoping, permitting and tracking implementation).

Project administration, supervision of direct reports and logistics
Tasks include:
Total time entry and approvals, entering vehicle data into VMTS, State Motor pool reporting, ordering supplies, accurately completing Order Payment Forms, accurately completing P-card transaction reporting forms, assist project lead biologist with generating recruitments and participate in the hiring process, perform annual evaluations of direct reports, etc…   

Working Conditions
The duties are split 60/40 field/office time and the position is non-scheduled so you need to be flexible.  You must be willing to work long days, nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Works outdoors under cold, wet slippery conditions, work alone in remote locations, work early and late hours (some in darkness).  Lift up to 70#, walk streams up to 5 miles per day under cold, wet slippery conditions and climbing up and down steep and slippery stream banks.  Willingness to sample carcasses of dead and rotting salmon despite very strong odors.  Be able to climb in and out of boats. Work at night as necessary.  Primarily field contacts with landowners and resource users (anglers).

Tools & Equipment
18-20′ jet-sled boats, full-sized trucks, 50-200′ beach seines, screw and fence-panel weir w/live box juvenile traps, pontoon-rafts, fish tagging tools, hand tools (hammer, saw, screw driver, etc…), power tools (skill saw, drill, rotary hammer drill, etc…), computers, DO meter, flow meter, and most importantly the brain.

Union
This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
Ability to work productively with others.
Knowledge of Viable Salmonid Population parameter (abundance, productivity, distribution and diversity) monitoring methodologies.
Advanced computer skills (Excel, Word, Access and R software)
Ability to conduct stream surveys via foot, pontoon rafts, power boat, and snorkeling
Knowledge of adult and juvenile salmonid trapping/capture techniques, adult and juvenile salmonid identification, proper handling of live adult and juvenile fish (primarily salmonids).
Experience with biological data collection and data entry.

Supplemental Information

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 preferred 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.  Unsupported answers to supplemental questions may also 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.