Description

THREE (3) OPENINGS
FULL-TIME/NON-PERMANENT
FISHERY SAMPLER
SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN 2 (ST2)

Fish Program
Omak, Washington – Okanogan County

Anticipated Appointment Length: 5 months
June 3, 2024 – October 31, 2024

Engage with the public and conduct creel surveys within the upper Columbia River system, and Priest Rapids Dam.

Collect biological data including taking various measurements, checking for marks and tags, collecting snouts for analysis, and taking scales and otoliths for age studies.

Picture yourself,

Using roving creel surveys, total and/or index counts, and interviewing individual anglers.

With your data collection experience,

Collect snouts for analysis, take scales and/or otoliths for age studies, and occasionally capture fish by hook and line.

We are seeking a candidate,

Who models WDFW values: Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

Duties

Here is what you will be doing,

• Work with the public to collect information on fisheries.
• Use of roving creel surveys, total and/or index counts, and interviewing individual anglers.

• Identify fish species, take various measurements, check for marks and tags such as fin clips, floy and/or passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags.
• Collect snouts for analysis, take scales and/or otoliths for age studies, and occasionally capture fish by hook and line.

Conduct fish abundance surveys in small tributary waters:

• Set and maintain block netting, collect environmental data to include stream section length, average stream width and water temperature.
• Collect fish biological data and samples to include scales, tissue samples, length, weight, and species determination.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Omak Hatchery - will work in all types of weather conditions. The majority of the time will be spent in vehicles and walking and hiking to rivers and lakes to conduct angler interviews and effort counts.
  • Walk short distances on uneven ground, as well as navigating rocky river environments.
  • Lift and sample salmon daily (typically around 10 - 20 pounds, up to 40 pounds).
  • Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.

• Schedule:
  • Schedule is variable (24/7), adjusted according to need. Typically, five (5) days per week. Weekend work required.
  • Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Relevant travel expectations. Daily travel in WDFW issued vehicles up to 2,500 miles per month.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Knife for removing fish snouts, boots, waders, electronic tag detectors, GPS unit.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Extensive work with the public in conducting interviews and informing anglers of rules and regulations.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Please Note: 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 (6) semester or nine (9) quarter hours of natural science classes.

Certifications/Licenses:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Experience conducting creel surveys on resident and/or anadromous fish species in stream and lake environments.
• Knowledge of both resident and anadromous fish species.
• Working knowledge of stream and/or lake fish surveys.

Supplemental Information

• A current resume.
• Three professional references.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agencyand the perksof 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 Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following: Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave types.

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays per year and one (1) personal holiday if the employee is scheduled to be, or has been, continuously employed by the State of Washington for at least four (4) months.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), and an Employee Assistance Program.

UNION - WAFWP:

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.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

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 Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line must 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 Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line must 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 please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

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