Positions: Washington State Department of Natural Resources – Scientific Technician 2
Washington Department of Natural Resources is currently recruiting for 2-6 positions. Positions will run from mid- July through mid-October, with the potential for one position lasting an additional three months to conduct redd surveys. Positions will be a part of 3-4 person crews conducting juvenile salmon population estimates (using a backpack electrofisher) and habitat surveys in the western Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. These sites are remote and require steep, strenuous hikes each day, while carrying equipment. Redd surveys are conducted alone often in adverse weather conditions. For more information on the monitoring program, please visit our story map (http://wadnr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/index.html?appid=78481a7684aa47a9aafc05362ff9a634)
Type of appointment: full time, non-permanent
Duration: 3-month positions; one position will continue for 6 months
Benefits: Positions accrue 8 hours sick leave and 8 hours annual leave per month. Because positions are shorter than 6 months, medical insurance is not provided, though coverage is provided for on-the-job injury.
Monthly salary range: $2,781-$3,682 (depending on qualifications). A 3% increase of the salary is expected in July.
Required qualifications: Driving license, ability to drive on forest roads, ability to navigate and hike in rugged terrain and work in inclement weather conditions, ability to work well in a team, understanding of environmental monitoring, diligence, and attention to detail in collecting and managing field data
Desired qualifications: Bachelor degree from an environmental science, fisheries, or related program; field experience in fisheries or aquatic ecology; experience in identifying local fish species and fish workup; experience with backpack electrofishing and/or redd surveys; GPS and navigating experience; and experience with data collection and data management
Location: Olympic Experimental State Forest (http://www.dnr.wa.gov/oesf); The position is stationed in Forks, WA, which means living in the area.
Housing: Housing is not provided by DNR and finding housing in Forks, WA can be difficult.
Work Schedule: Typically Monday-Thursday (10-hr days) however days are often extended to finish daily surveys.
COVID-19: We are currently planning to conduct a typical field season, expecting that the stay-home order in Washington will be lifted by mid-July. However, all field activities are contingent on COVID-19 regulations and the start day of the positions may be delayed. The fieldwork will follow the safety procedures required by WADNR.
How to apply: Email your resume with three references to Washington Department of Natural Resources’ fish biologist Kyle Martens (kyle.martens@dnr.wa.gov). In your email, please indicate any timing constraints that you may have with the positions. Please submit your application by May 12th.