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Description
Full-Time/Non-permanent
Scientific Technician 2’s
Are you a problem solver that enjoys a challenge? Do you want to make a difference by making a positive impact on the environment? If so, then join a great team that shares your interests!
We are looking for applicants who possess excellent people skills, the ability to juggle several high-priority scopes of work, and who want the opportunity to independently problem-solve.
WDFW employees are provided one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation – find out more about us and the important work we are a part of at www.wdfw.wa.gov.
We are seeking four (4) highly motivated and experienced field technician to work alongside a diverse team promoting the conservation of Washington State’s salmonid population. This opportunity is located in Skagit River Basin.
Our ideal applicants will have a positive can-do attitude as they collect/sample data. In addition, the candidate will share our values of trust, respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is eager to work hard and have fun in an environment where there’s never a dull moment.
Duties
These positions will primarily be responsible for conducting spawning ground surveys for Chinook, coho, and chum salmon, biological sampling of salmon carcasses, and some data entry tasks. Survey duties of this position will include solo walking or floating streams and rivers and locating and accurately identifying, enumerating, and recording live and dead freshwater spawning stage adult salmonids, and salmonid redds. Found carcasses will be sampled regardless of the state of decay. Carcass sampling includes collecting and handling carcasses and identifying carcass species and gender, measuring fork length, checking the carcass for physical or implanted hatchery marks (usually adipose clip and/or CWT), collecting scales, collecting fish “snout” for CWT present fish, and severing carcass caudal fin to indicate carcass was sampled. These positions may also participate in fisheries monitoring activities.
Working Conditions
Roughly 95% of work will be conducted in the field and 10% will be in the office. However work load and schedules will vary based on weather conditions. The work assignments may include weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime. Flexible hours are required to address the changing conditions related to weather, stream flow and fish numbers. Work hours can vary daily and can be very long during periods of inclement weather and high stream flows and while surveying in remote areas. Potentially dangerous conditions exist including high and swift water, working in jet boats, rafting, walking long distances while navigating uneven and slippery stream conditions and dense riparian areas with downed trees/logs in both, working in all weather conditions, working with large sharp knives and hooks and gaffs for carcass sampling, and encounters with wildlife and dogs. You must be able and willing to work in all weather conditions. You must be able to walk/hike up to 8 miles in a single day in chest or hip waders and in raingear while carrying survey supplies. You must be able safely and proficiently work in swift water and demonstrate familiarity and comfort working in swift water environments. Previous professional experience rowing rafts, catarafts, or pontoon boats is highly desired.
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
Graduation from high school or GED including one year of high school science and two years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1.
OR
Graduation from high school or GED including one year of high school and two years of laboratory 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:
- Ability to work closely and productively with others in close proximity for extended periods (long car rides and days on the jet boat)
- Ability to identify spawning stage Chinook, coho, and chum
- Ability to locate and accurately record observations of salmonid redds
- Ability to accurately and legibly record observations and measurements
- Previous experience wading and crossing streams
- Ability to spend a full work day outdoors in any weather conditions
- Ability to survey up to 8 miles of stream on foot in a single day and be able to repeat the same the next day.
- Possess valid drivers license
- Two or more years professional salmonid spawning ground survey experience.
Desired but not required qualifications:
- 3 or more seasons previous experience performing spawning ground surveys
- 3 or more seasons previous experience sampling salmonid carcasses
- Ability to row rafts or catarafts/pontoon boats in moving water
- Experience entering data to Microsoft Excel
Supplemental Information
In 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
Pursuant to the Governor’s Directive, 20-08, this position will be subject to one furlough day per week through July 25, 2020, and one day per month beginning August 1, 2020, through November 30, 2020.
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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.”
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.