Assistant Wildlife Area Manager - Mt. St. Helens Complex - Fish & Wildlife Bio 2 - Perm -*08427-24
Title- Assistant Wildlife Area Manager – Mt. St. Helens Complex
Classification- Fish and Wildlife Biologist 2
Job Status- Full-Time/Permanent
WDFW Program- Wildlife Program - Lands Division
Duty Station- Ridgefield, Washington – Clark County
Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!
Join our team as the Assistant Wildlife Area Manager at the Mt. St. Helens Wildlife Area, where you'll play a pivotal role in protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife, and their habitats.
Collaborate on planning and executing the Wildlife Area Management Plan, ensuring sustainable recreational and commercial opportunities and step into a leadership role, taking on the manager's responsibilities when needed.
What to Expect-
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Assistant Wildlife Area Manager will,
Be responsible for monitoring, restoring, and/or managing habitat on Wildlife Areas:
- Lead, manage, and provide technical input for projects to update and develop.
- Stabilizes and revegetates disturbed sites.
- Implements Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM) on Wildlife Areas.
- Performs habitat maintenance activities.
- Cultivates native vegetation and food plots using predefined methodologies.
- Conducts field reviews of restored sites and recommends future management activities
Conducts studies, field reviews, and surveys on habitat, wildlife, and recreation on Wildlife Areas:
- Surveys Wildlife Areas for invasive vegetation, native T&E plants, and general habitat conditions; and uses predefined methodologies to implement appropriate management.
- Surveys Wildlife Areas for priority wildlife species.
Conduct outreach and communicate with neighbors, stakeholders, land-use permit holders, and public regarding Wildlife Area activities, permits, and plans:
- Work with other WDFW staff, Federal, State and/or local agencies, non-governmental organizations and the public to develop and implement ecosystem/habitat management and public access projects on Wildlife Area lands.
- Provide information to public, either written or via presentation, regarding wildlife species, habitat enhancement and management, and recreational opportunities.
Principal assistant to Wildlife Area Manager:
- Secondary contact (primary is the Wildlife Area Manager) for emergencies, issues, and questions, and is primary contact when Wildlife Area Manager is on leave.
- Assist with grants to maintain and improve the Wildlife Area.
- Assist in developing Wildlife Area spending plans; and manages and monitors budgets. Identifies and develops capital improvement projects on the Wildlife Area.
Working Conditions:
Work Setting, including hazards: Work in inclement weather, including extreme heat or snow, over difficult terrain (slippery rocks, steep banks, and sticky mud) up to 60-70% of the time. Walk, bend, stoop, while at times carrying up to 50 pounds. Ability to load and transport equipment and gear weighing over 50 pounds over uneven terrain. Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
Schedule: Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. At times work may have long irregular hours/off-schedule due to seasonal demands, emergencies, and time critical assignments.
Travel Requirements: Travel will be 5% - 10% of the time. Occasional travel required for training or meetings.
Tools and Equipment: Pickup truck, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), boat, trailer, tractor, agricultural implements, sprayer, power and hand tools, personal computer hardware and software, GPS and software, radio telemetry equipment.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science.
AND
One (1) year of professional experience in one (1) or more of the following: Wildlife management or research. Habitat management or research. Fish management or research.
Please Note:
- Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis, totaling to five (5) years.
- A Master’s or Ph.D. in the applicable science will substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
Additionally, must have experience that demonstrates thorough working understanding of:
Job Knowledge:
- Implementation of Wildlife Area Plan activities.
- Fish and wildlife habitat relationships and management requirements.
- Habitat management activities.
- Wildlife and habitat survey methods and techniques.
- Wildlife management tools and field techniques
- Wildlife population relationships and ecology.
- Weed/Noxious plant identification and management using pesticides and integrated pest management.
- Management of plant communities.
- Personal computer software and hardware (Microsoft Office).
- Accountability in managing budgets, staff time, and other state-owned resources.
- Safety procedures.
- Agricultural equipment operation and maintenance.
Ability to:
- Coordinate and organize activities.
- Manage projects and workloads.
- Train and supervise temporary and volunteer staff.
- Conduct field surveys to collect data.
- Identification of wildlife and plants species
- Use Computer with Microsoft software for word processing, spreadsheet creation, and other applications and use web-based tools, e-mail, and calendar clients
- Effectively and safely operate motorized and non-motorized equipment and tools, as well as perform proper care and maintenance of this equipment.
- Perform basic carpentry.
Certifications/Licenses: Valid Drivers License.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
- First Aid Training (can be obtained within six (6) months after hire.
- Washington pesticide applicators license (must be obtained within two (2) months after hire).
- May require a CDL.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:
- A strong working knowledge and experience working with management and manipulation of wetland plant communities (moist soil management).
- Previous experience identifying waterfowl, and shorebirds in the field.Background in the use of agricultural practices and equipment.
- Experience with biological data collection.
- Experience in identifying Western Washington native plant species is highly desirable.
Your application should include the following:
- A completed online application.
- An up-to-date resume (chronological preferred) showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
- A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
- At least three professional references with current contact information.
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 spouses of active-duty military personnel 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:
- Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
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Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
- Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
- Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran)
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
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.
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Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2024-08427.