Salmon Management Model and Application Developer - IT App Development - Permanent -03505-23
FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
SALMON MANAGEMENT MODEL AND APPLICATION DEVELOPER
IT APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT – JOURNEY LEVEL
Fish Program
Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
This recruitment has been reopened to expand the candidate pool; if you previously applied to this posting you do not need to reapply.
We are seeking an application developer responsible for coding, maintaining, evaluating, and implementing salmon fishery computer models applications and analysis code used for state-wide, coast-wide, and international management of salmon resources and fisheries.
Pink Salmon – Photo credit: Ryan Lothrop
With that in mind,
Picture yourself, developing and maintaining computer simulation models used state-wide (North of Falcon), coast-wide (Pacific Fisheries Management Council), and internationally (Pacific Salmon Commission).
This is an opportunity to collaborate with scientific and policy staff in intrastate, interstate, national, and international forums on natural resource, fishery management, and modeling issues.
In this dynamic role, you will play a critical role in ensuring agreement between WDFW and tribal technical staff on the implementation of modeling tools, methods, procedures, and techniques.
With your experience, evaluate current modeling applications and develop new techniques to answer challenging natural resource questions.
The optimal applicants are creative thinkers who operate with integrity and honesty in everything they do.
Duties
Blackmouth fishing – Photo credit: Ryan Lothrop
Some of what our Salmon Management Model and Application Developer will do,
- Design, write, test, debug, and maintain complex computer modeling and simulation code.
- Develop, write code, debug, and maintain user interfaces and computer programs in R and Visual Basic.
- Develop, update, and maintain several large-scale database systems.
- Analyze coded-wire tag recoveries and develop methods to estimate exploitation rates.
- Represent WDFW as an expert in computer simulation modeling and stock/fishery evaluations for various international, federal, state/tribal, and inter-state scientific committees and stakeholder groups.
- Review and evaluate the effects of fishery proposals or new fishing initiatives on wild salmon stocks.
- Provide data summaries and analyses for Chinook and Coho by major watershed or management unit.
- Maintain model code documentation that describes processes and analyses used by the management application.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work Setting, including hazards:
- Work is performed in an office setting.
- Schedule:
- 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday, with overtime necessary during salmon season setting process.
- Travel Requirements:
- Travel during salmon season setting and for committee work.
- Tools and Equipment:
- Laptop and cell phone.
- Customer Interactions:
- Position interacts with highly skilled professionals from Tribal, State, Federal, and international institutions (NWIFC, PSC, PFMC, DFO, ODFW, ADFG, etc.).
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Note: Education above the minimum requirement can substitute year for year for experience.
- Bachelor’s degree with major course work in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related field.
AND
- Four years of experience in data modeling, application development, and quantitative analysis or statistics.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in quantitative and modeling applications to natural resource management.
- Proven capability for effective communication and leadership in cooperative, team or committee environment.
- Demonstrated capability working with the coast-wide coded-wire tag database, the Regional Mark Information System (RMIS).
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
WDFW requires all employees to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. You will be required to provide proof of vaccination as part of the hiring process. Please do not upload your vaccination documentation with your application materials - your vaccination status will be verified by your supervisor before you will be allowed to work. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical purposes.
Supplemental Information
Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.
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:
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:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.
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 RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
- Subject line should 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 RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
- Subject line should 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. For further information, please contact us at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.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.
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