Redband Trout Stock Assessment Technician – Scientific Tech 2 – Non-Perm – *06532-24

FIVE (5) OPENINGS

FULL-TIME/NON-PERMANENT

REDBAND TROUT STOCK ASSESSMENT TECHNICIAN
 SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN 2

Fish Program – Fish Management Division
 Spokane, Washington – Spokane County

Anticipated Appointment Length: 2.5 months

September 3, 2024 – November 15, 2024

These Scientific Technicians play a key role in pursuit of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s mission to conserve, enhance, and restore native fish populations in Washington State. They provide technical assistance to project lead biologists on the Joint Stock Assessment Project (JSAP), Lake Roosevelt Evaluation Project (LREP) and the Northern Pike Monitoring and Suppression Project. The Projects are a cooperative effort by regional co-managers to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities on fish populations in the Spokane River, Lake Roosevelt, and the upper Columbia River and associated tributaries. The activities of these Scientific Technician positions are directly related to the conservation of native fish populations in eastern Washington.   

Duties:

Here is what you will be doing, 

• Conduct field surveys to collect baseline fisheries and habitat data.
• Assist with fisheries surveys including but not limited to backpack electrofishing, boat electrofishing, gill netting and creel surveys.
• Maintains equipment and tools to ensure proper function and safety, including maintenance of boats and vehicles.
• Organizes biological samples and prepares them for laboratory analysis.
• Compiles field data and enters data into computer using Microsoft Office programs (EXCEL, Word) and conducts quality assurance/quality control to ensure data is free of errors and ready for analysis.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Work is conducted in field, warehouse, and office/lab settings. Involves many hours of vehicle travel and may include driving long distances (200 miles per day).
  • Field work is conducted during inclement weather (including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, snow, ice, and working in cold water for long periods of time).
  • Most field work is conducted in remote locations with dense vegetated cover and in and/or around swift flowing water and may include long hours on a boat on large bodies of water. Work is conducted in daylight and dark conditions.
  • May require repetitive lifting and carrying equipment weighing 75 pounds or more for short distances and lighter loads of up to 50 pounds for long distances.
  • Requires hiking over rough, slippery and steep terrain for long distances carrying equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Potential encounters with dangerous wildlife are possible.
  • Individual may be work with chemicals for biological sampling (MS-222, ethanol, Virkon), stream and lake rehabilitation (rotenone), equipment maintenance (solvents) and vehicle operation (gasoline, oil).
  • Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
• Schedule:
  • Generally, 40 hours/ week, workdays may vary and may require working nights, weekends and holidays. Must be able to maintain a flexible schedule that meets the rigorous and variable workload. Will regularly require work in excess of 8 hours per day.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Requires extensive travel times within the workday. May require driving or riding in a vehicle greater than 200 miles per day and may include travel on unimproved roads.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Power tools (drills, saws), manual hand tools, electronic balances, handheld GPS, fish tagging equipment, backpack electrofishing gear, RFID equipment, boats, gill nets. Staff will be required to wear waders and wading boots throughout most days and other PPE (gloves, PFDs, eye protection, hearing protection, respirators) at times to accomplish project objectives.
• Customer Interactions:
  • May be required to interact with landowners and inquiring public regarding project.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or GED, including one year of high school science and two (2) years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1. 

Or 

Graduation from high school or GED including one year of high school science and two (2) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist. 

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 semester or nine quarter hours of natural science classes.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Successful completion of agency training and/or certification for assigned watercraft dependent on supervisory direction, position need and training availability.

Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• Washington Boater Safety Training (or equivalent)

Supplemental Information:

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.

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 cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• 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 agency and the perks of 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 diana.humes@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 diana.humes@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.

Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. 

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.

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.

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