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Title– Puget Sound Sampling Unit Biologist
Classification– Fish and Wildlife Biologist 3
Job Status– Full-Time/Permanent
WDFW Program– Fish Program – Puget Sound Sampling Unit
Duty Station– Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
This recruitment has been re-opened to increase the applicant pool and will be posted until December 26, 2024. If you applied previously, your application is still under consideration and you do not need to re-apply. Application review is ongoing, submit your application materials as soon as possible. This recruitment may be closed at any time.
Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!
As a senior-level biologist, you will supervise and oversee the collection of dockside recreational and commercial fisheries data across the Salish Sea, Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Working closely with the Puget Sound Sampling Unit Manager, play a key role in planning and developing of biological research, and coordinating data collection to support stock assessment and fisheries management.
What to Expect-
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Puget Sound Sampling Unit Biologist will,
Responsible for supervision of all creel and biological data collected dockside in the unit associated with recreational and commercial fisheries, in Marine Areas 5-13:
Serve as the sampling unit’s primary implementer and coordinator for HR activities for dockside sampling positions:
Ensure completion of dockside fisheries data and sampling unit documents:
Coordinate, oversee, and conduct fisheries sampling and training:
Working Conditions:
Work Setting, including hazards:
Schedule: 24/7 non-scheduled, 40 hours per week. Typically, 8 – 10 hours per day between 5:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M. Weekend and evening work required.
Travel Requirements: Travel throughout the Puget Sound area, with regular overnight travel required.
Customer Interactions:
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science or environmental science.
AND
Three (3) years professional experience in fish management or research, wildlife management or research, or habitat management or research.
OR
Two (2) years as a Fish & Wildlife Biologist 2.
Please Note:
Experience:
Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Certifications/Licenses:
Valid Drivers License.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:
Your application should include the following:
Supplemental Information
In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.
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
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.
Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:
Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
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.
Request an accommodation: 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.
Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.
Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2024-12799.
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