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Open & closing dates

 07/18/2019 to 07/31/2019

Salary

$36,993 to $48,087 per year

Appointment type

Temporary – 1039 Hours

Work schedule

Full-Time

Summary

This position is part of the Western Washington Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office. As a Biological Science Technician, you will be responsible for collecting and organizing biological data on Pacific salmon returning to three National Fish Hatcheries on the Olympic Peninsula; conducting census surveys; habitat restoration and monitoring; entering and retrieving data from GIS; and preparing data for reports.

Responsibilities

  • Primarily, collects and organizes biological data on Pacific salmon returning to three National Fish Hatcheries on the Olympic Peninsula.
  • Retrieves coded wire tags from Pacific salmon and prepares tags for processing.
  • Assists in conducting biological surveys as part of ongoing field investigations.
  • Assists in carrying out biological management actions designed to address needs of aquatic species and/or habitats.
  • Collects and records biological and physical environment data from field investigations following established procedures using variety of field equipment and/or computer software programs.
  • Collects biological samples ensuring correct documentation, reporting, storage, transport and delivery of samples taken.
  • Uses automated databases to enter, organize and retrieve field data, using standard statistical methods in preparation of wildlife and/or botany reports.
  • Prepares biological data using a variety of database software programs for inclusion in biological reports.
  • Enters and retrieves data from geographic information systems (GIS) and/or other information management systems.
  • Prepares segments of recurring reports such as monthly activities and progress reports on individual projects.
  • Assists in preparing news release drafts for area media, and/or presenting informational or educational programs to individuals, local organizations, and schools.
  • Provides basic information on fish and wildlife resources and the United State Fish and Wildlife Service to groups and individuals.