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Working Title– Shared Stewardship Implementation Lead
Classification– Fish & Wildlife Biologist 4
Job Status– Full-Time/Permanent
WDFW Program– Habitat Program – Ecosystem Services Division
Duty Station– Mill Creek, Washington – Snohomish County (duty station could be flexible within region).
Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!
Are you passionate about preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife, and ecosystems?
Embrace this leadership role to partner statewide with the US Forest Service (USFS) on management of forests and rangelands.
You thrive on building collaboration and teamwork, working with regional WDFW staff, regional DNR staff, National Forest staff, tribal staff, and partners to identify, plan, implement, and monitor projects under shared stewardship.
WHAT TO EXPECT –
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within these roles, these positions will:
Serve as one of WDFW’s Shared Stewardship Implementation Leads. Provides a single point of contact for WDFW shared stewardship implementation and provides dedicated capacity to keep projects moving forward from concept to planning, implementation, and monitoring. Builds and maintains relationships with USFS National Forest staff, regional WDFW staff, regional DNR staff, tribes, and partners to identify and prioritize projects that conserve fish and wildlife and/or improve recreational and commercial opportunities.
Develops project funding proposals and negotiates agreements with partners to conserve fish and wildlife and/or improve recreational and commercial opportunities under shared stewardship, with assistance from WDFW subject matter experts, Shared Stewardship Coordinator, Contracts and Purchasing, National Forest staff, DNR staff, tribal staff, and partners.
Where WDFW lacks capacity, manages shared stewardship projects that conserve fish and wildlife and/or improve recreational and commercial opportunities primarily in western Washington. Coordinates with subject matter experts from WDFW, USFS, DNR, tribes, and partners as needed to keep projects moving forward.
Coordinates with WDFW CAPE, USFS staff, and DNR staff on public outreach to promote shared stewardship, showcasing successes and lessons learned.
Working Conditions:
Work setting: Mix of office and field work. Lift and carry up to 70 pounds of equipment/materials. Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations. Must be willing to work alone in remote areas on forest roads with minimal maintenance or signage with limited or no cell phone coverage. A satellite communicator will be provided for safety when working in these settings.
Schedule: Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Work outside of these hours may be assigned as needed to complete work tasks and may include night and weekend hours. Telework options are available if they support achieving the business need for the position.
Travel requirements: Frequent single-day trips to work sites throughout the region. Infrequent overnight travel to other areas of Washington, for up to 1 week at a time, may occur to attend conferences, training, assist with fieldwork, etc..
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science, and five (5) years of professional experience in fish, wildlife, or habitat management or research.
Or
Four (4) years as a Fish & Wildlife Biologist 3.
Please note: Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis. A Master’s degree in the applicable science will substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. A Ph.D. in the applicable science may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
License: Valid driver’s license.
Special Requirement/Condition of Employment:
Successful completion of agency training and/or certification for assigned equipment depending on supervisory direction.
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 cheri.potter@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2024-10469.
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