Description

DutiesOperate juvenile traps for summer chun, coho and steelhead
Tasks include:
Working nights from February through April, operating an inclined plane trap in inclement Weather and alone, handling juvenile summer chum, staining and passing fish.  Biological sampling including dna. Working the Snow Creek permanent weir in May sampling coho and steelhead

Operating temporary adult chum traps
Tasks include:
Trap installlation, maintenance, and operation, passing adult salmon, lifting up to 15 pounds, recording data and sampling fish

Operate permanent weir at Snow Creek for coho and chum
Tasks include:
Manage screens and sluice gates on large, permanent weir, passing adult salmon and steelhead, recording data, biological sampling.

Operating temporary adult chum traps
Tasks include:
Trap installation, maintenance, and operation, passing adult salmon, lifting up to 15 pounds, recording data and sampling fish.

Data producing summaries of data in – season
Tasks include:
Using notebooks, scale cards, and digital applications such as excel and access to enter and manage data and biological samples.  Ability to produce summary tables and graphs to share with staff and interested parties in – season.

Spawning and carcass surveys
Tasks include:
Conduct spawning surveys for summer chum, coho, and steelhead over a variety of flow and weather conditions

Working Conditions
From Sept through January, generally 5 eight-hour shifts, but flexible around fish movement and weather.  From February through April, nights, 4 on and four off. Travel locally to various traps.  Minimal, with occasional members of public, NGO’s and volunteers visiting or assisting in operations.

Works predominantly outdoors in streams.  The temporary traps are operated during the summer months often alone.  The weir operates year round, often in inclement weather.  Work can be strenuous, lifting sandbags, driving posts, changing screen panels and carrying live fish.  Operating wenches and sluice gates to raise panels.  Hand tools, weedeaters saws to clear and maintain trap sites.

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.”

QualificationsGraduate from high school or GED including one year of high school science and two years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1
OR
Graduate from high school or GED including one year of high school science and two years of laboratory experience or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist or zoologist.

College course work involving major study in biology, zoology, fisheries, chemistry, natural sciences, or closely allied field will substitute, year for year, for experience, provided the course work includes at least six semester or nine quarter hours of natural science classes.

Required Experience
Knowledge of adult and juvenile trapping and survey methods for salmon.
Experience with spawning ground surveys, data collection, management, and summaries.
Experience biologically sampling salmonids.

Preferred Experience
Ability to conduct surveys under strenuous conditions in inclement weather, working days or nights depending on season.
Experience with MS Excel and Access applications

Supplemental InformationIn order to successfully 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 current resume
• Three professional references

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!
The Washington 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. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, service, and respect.

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:
To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:
To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov. 
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov

“As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.  Therefore; we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.”
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