Newaukum Salmonid Monitoring Technician - Scientific Technician 2 - Seasonal - 2 Openings -*12436-23

TWO (2) OPENINGS
FULL-TIME/CAREER SEASONAL
NEWAUKUM SALMONID MONITORING TECHNICIAN
SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN 2 (ST2)

Fish Program
Rochester, Washington - Thurston County
 

One (1) Position – Season Length: 9 months – September 16 – June 15
One (1) Position – Season Length: 8 months – October 1 – May 30 

Jump into the field and enhance your fishery knowledge and hands-on field experience. 

Conduct salmonid monitoring on the Newaukum River basin and contribute to adult salmon and steelhead research. 

Picture yourself, 

Conducting salmon spawner surveys by identifying, recording, and monitoring salmonid redds and live/dead fish counts. 

The optimal applicants, 

Are detail oriented and are proactive in data quality, control, and management. 

We are seeking a candidate, 

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

Duties

Some of what our Newaukum Salmonid Monitoring Technicians will enjoy doing, 

Adult salmonid monitoring: 

• Maintain accurate and timely field records on iPads and iForms
• Collect biological data from fish carcasses including sampling for adipose and dorsal fin mark status, scales, coded wire tags (CWT), carcass tags, DNA tissue samples, or other biological samples as needed.

Driving to and from stream survey locations: 

• Will travel to and from survey reaches through Federal, State, and County roads, as well as travel on private (logging) roads throughout the Newaukum River Basin.
• Will require securing equipment such as rafts for safe travel and operating 4x4 vehicles in slippery condition.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Surveys are conducted on foot and by utilizing rafts and pontoon boats. Fieldwork is often done in inclement weather, within varying stream flow conditions with some survey reaches greater than 10 miles per day. Trail locations to and from stream reaches may also be strenuous.
  • May lift equipment and objects up to or greater than 40 pounds. This includes daily team lifting of rafts, or occasionally by oneself. Additionally, may lift chainsaws and remove obstacles such as logs or trees out of vehicle paths. Will operate 4x4 vehicles in slippery conditions.
  • Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
• Schedule:
  • 24/7 non-scheduled. Work hours are flexible due to inclement weather, stream flow patterns, degree of spawning activity, length of daylight hours, and other factors. Field sampling start and end times typically fall outside of the normal 8 to 5 work schedule.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Extensive local driving to and from survey locations each day. No long-distance travel expected.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Personal flotation device (PFD), rafts, axes, saws, fire extinguishers and stream survey gear.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Will interact with the public, landowners, and co-workers.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or GED, including one (1) 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 (1) year of high school science AND two (2) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist.

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: 

• Valid Driver’s license.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with adult salmonid spawning ground surveys.
• Salmonid redd identification.
• Experience with data collection.
• Recreational or professional experience with river environments which may include:
  • Rowing a watercraft on rivers.
  • River rescue training.
  • Moving on, in, or through rivers.

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:

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 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.

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 at 360-902-2278 or email JaymeChase@dfw.wa.gov or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

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