As a journey-level biologist under general supervision of a senior level Biologist, the incumbent will assist in implementation of Wildlife Program goals objectives and assignments within Region 2. Conducts professional biological studies; and is responsible for monitoring, restoration, management, and research of wildlife, lands and habitat. Works with federal, other state and local agencies; NGOs; and private landowners to incorporate fish and wildlife values into private lands conservation programs to improve, protect and restore habitat. Provides public access opportunities on private lands for fish and wildlife related recreational activities.
Duties
The position supports WDFW’s Lands Division by performance of activities, including planning and implementation, vital to proper maintenance and enhancement of WDFW’s lands:
- Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Project Development; conducts biological studies to evaluate habitat conditions using predefined efficacy of herbicide treatments to improve or create wildlife habitats; coordinates research project work plans with Federal, State, local governments and private and other organizations; submits periodic progress reports outlining current project status, analysis/findings, plans, and recommendations. Restoration/enhancement projects will focus on shrub-steppe habitats in rangelands and converting previously farmed lands for priority species and other upland wildlife methodologies for shrub-steppe species. Incumbent will provide sound recommendations resulting in healthy habitats which will enhance wildlife populations and recreational opportunity for the public.
- Habitat Enhancement Project Implementation and Maintenance works with private landowners to design and implement wildlife habitat using funding from Farm Bill Programs (e.g.: EQIP, WHIP and CSP), NGO’s, and private grant sources. Knowledge required includes: ability to select the appropriate plant materials, timing of agricultural practices to prepare site, appropriate planting methods for plant materials, integrated pest management to control pests and promote successful plantings.
- Responsible for developing and implementing wildlife surveys to monitor wildlife populations of interest such as game species and State and Federal priority species within the Columbia Basin. Requirements for this duty include the ability to: identify game and non-game wildlife species, identify native and invasive plant species, ability to navigate using GPS, read and create maps, record field data, and digitize data. Analyze data write reports and give wildlife management recommendations.
- Supervises and mentors technical and professional level staff in order to support an effective, motivated team. Monitors and inspects work in progress to ensure continuity and timely completion of work.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science
AND one (1) year of professional experience in fish management or fish research, wildlife management or wildlife research, or habitat management or habitat research.
OR
A Master’s degree in the applicable science will substitute for the required experience.
Must have or be willing to obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
A MS degree in Wildlife Biology, Management, Environmental Science, Wildlife Science, Biology, Ecology, or a closely related Natural Resource field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
- Knowledge of federal and state environmental rules, regulations, and procedures;
- Wildlife population relationships and ecology.
- Wildlife habitat relationships.
- Wildlife and vegetation survey methods.
- Personal computer hardware and software (MS Office; ArcView).
- Animal and plant species identification.
- Wildlife and habitat management tools and field techniques.
- Federal, state, local, and agency private lands conservation programs.
- Agricultural and silvicultural practices.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Experience developing and editing content for grant proposals, technical reports, and presentations.
- Experience with vegetation monitoring.
- Familiarity with aerial herbicide application, including potential impacts on T&E species.
- Experience developing and managing budgets and contracts.
Ability to:
- Conduct field surveys to collect data.
- Follow prescribed protocols and procedures.
- Ability to speak and write effectively.
- Conduct data analysis and make inferences from data.
- Communicate effectively with other governmental agencies and private landowners.
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