The Department of Fish and Wildlife is recruiting to fill two (2) full time non-permanent Fish and Wildlife
Biologist 1 positions in the Wildlife Program, Research Division. The duty station for these positions is Ephrata, WA with work in the field conducting field surveys. The duration of these positions is anticipated to be from March 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012.
DUTIES:
These positions will participate in a biological study of Washington ground squirrels.
Primary duties include, but are not limited to:
· Conducting squirrel detection surveys independently at remote locations, recording and entering data
in computer databases, planning and scheduling daily activities with other biologists, interacting with
landowners and agency personnel for access permission, and preparing a summary report.
· Maintaining a vehicle, project trailer, and field equipment (GPS receiver, weather meters).
· Working with other professional biologists to refine survey protocols, identify survey sites, test or demonstrate field techniques, and assist with other field investigations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The successful candidate must be willing and able to:
· Work in all weather conditions including extreme heat or rain and sometimes over difficult terrain
and surfaces up to 100% of the time.
· Work hours outside of the regular 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday work hours including
evenings and weekends.
· Travel up to 2 hours from duty station daily.
· Safely operate motor vehicles and ATV’s.
· Have a valid driver license.
· Work alone in remote locations.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department
of Fish & Wildlife and the Washington Association of Fish and Wildlife Professionals (WAFWP), which contains
a “union security” provision. This means that, as a condition of employment, you must either join the union
and pay union dues, or pay the union a representation or other fee within 30 days of the date you are put
into pay status.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, zoology, or wildlife.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 3 months’ experience conducting transect call surveys for ground squirrels.
The best qualified applicants will demonstrate competencies in the following areas:
· Familiarity with occupancy and detection modeling methods.
· Meticulous data collection and recording.
· Ability to orient using a GPS receiver and follow survey transects using GPS.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
To apply for this position you will need to complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:
● Cover letter, specifically detailing why you should be considered for this position. Generic cover letters
will not be accepted.
● Current resume.
● List of three professional references.
Please note that failure to follow application instructions will lead to disqualification. If you have questions
about the process, or need assistance, please contact the recruiter listed below before the posting closes.
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
identify 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 Telecommunications Devise for the Deaf (TDD) at (800)
833-6388.
If you have questions about this recruitment, you may contact Jan Bacon, Human Resource Consultant, at
(360) 902-2280.