Scientific Technician 2 – Hatchery-Wild Interactions Unit – 3 Openings – Non-Permanent – *12617-22

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Agency

Department of Fish & Wildlife

Location

Dayton, Washington

Job Category

Temporary/Seasonal Positions

Salary

$2,957.00 - $3,821.00 Monthly

Start Date

10/01/2022

Last Date to Apply

09/14/2022

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3703867/scientific-technician-2-hatchery-wild-interactions-unit-3-openings-non-perm

Description

THREE (3) OPENINGS FULL-TIME/NON-PERMANENT SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN 2 Fish Program - Hatchery-Wild Interactions Unit Dayton, Washington Anticipated Appointment Length: 10 Months September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Assist WDFW’s mission is to protect, restore, and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats, while providing sustainable fish- and wildlife-related recreational and commercial opportunities. This position supports the mission of WDFW by assisting the Fall Chinook Program, Touchet River Steelhead VSP project, and the Tucannon River Endemic Steelhead Evaluation Project in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data relevant to multiple ESA-listed steelhead and fall Chinook populations. This position will work effectively as part of a team and help create a workplace that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. This is an opportunity to participate in weekly spawning activities at Lyons Ferry Hatchery during fall chinook spawning. With your experience, you will make trap operation decisions based on observations of environmental conditions. Duties Our Scientific Technicians, Conduct daily adult and juvenile trap checks. Assist with trap repair, construction, instream installation, weir/trap removal Collect, record, and ensure accurate physical and biological (species, size, and scale samples) data and field observations in a timely manner to ensure up to date field summaries are available. Safe handling and anesthetization of adult and juvenile ESA listed salmonids and other fish species. PIT tagging adult and juvenile salmonids. Prep and maintain field gear for daily use. Fish ID and biological data collection at Lower Granite Dam fish trap. Spawning Ground/carcass fall chinook surveys in Lower Tucannon River (ability to walk 3-4 miles in a stream under all weather conditions). QA/QC of data, reconciliation, and summarization of data. Picking eggs, CWT retrieval and reading, scale and otolith sampling. Cooperate and maintain professional demeanor with other agencies at the adult trap such as but not limited to: NOAA, Nez Perce Tribe, Core of Engineers, Anchor QEA. Spawning ground surveys for spring chinook or summer steelhead. Hook and line sampling of residual hatchery steelhead. Data entry on multiple platforms. Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC). Format and upload/download of PIT Tag data to regional databases. Assist colleagues within Fish Science, Fish Management, and Hatcheries Division as assigned by supervisor and agreed upon (e.g. PIT Tag Array Installations and/or Maintenance, Creel Surveys, periodically assisting Lyons Ferry Hatchery staff with egg picking, raceway setup, and other tasks). Assist with mass PIT tagging activities at Lyons Ferry Hatchery as needed. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work Setting, including hazards: These positions are a combination of both office and field duties. Lower Granite Adult fish trap, Lyons Ferry Hatchery, stream surveys (3-4 miles in length) in various SE WA streams, in-stream adult traps and weirs, and juvenile rotating screw traps. Safety hazards include: slippery conditions at traps and hatchery, cold water, in/near the stream, working outside in extreme weather conditions throughout the field season. Chance of bites/stings from insects, snakes or other wildlife. Sample salmon carcasses in various states of decay with strong odors. Operations and fieldwork may be required during irregular and non-standard work hours and under arduous and varying weather and field conditions. Schedule: Generally, day shift, 8-10 hours per day, including weekends. Work conducted during the peak field seasons may include non-standard work hours (weekends, evenings/nights and/or holidays) and the possibility of weeks in excess of 40 hours. Travel Requirements: No overnight travel is expected. Daily travel to Lower Granite Dam is expected. Daily travel is expected for juvenile and adult traps, completing field surveys, assisting in spawning activities at Lyons Ferry, Tucannon River, or other locations within SE WA. Tools and Equipment: Handheld power tools, chain saws, 4WD trucks, smolt traps, weirs, PIT tag transceivers, basic hand tools, knives, CWT wand, scales, microscope, and handheld GPS units. Customer Interactions: Possibility of interactions with private landowner during routine field trap checks, as well as contact required to complete spawning ground surveys. Answering questions from visitors and general public’s curiosity during field activities, fielding calls from the public and directing them to appropriate contacts.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Graduation from high school or GED, including 1 year of high school science and 2 years of experience as a Scientific Technician. Or Graduation from high school or GED, including 1 year of high school science and 2 years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist. License: Valid driver’s license. Ability to: Safely handle and anesthetize adult and juvenile life forms of ESA-listed salmonids. Accurately identify juvenile and adult salmonids and other fish species of southeast Washington and the Lower Snake River basin. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Basic biological understanding of salmonid species in Pacific Northwest. Clear communication skills. Proficiency in computer skills, related to data entry/manipulations/word processing/Microsoft Office. Experience with multiple types of fish weirs and rotary screw traps. Experience with spawning ground surveys. Experience with P4 and Microsoft Access for recording and managing data. Experience PIT tagging adult and juvenile steelhead and other salmonids. Basic construction abilities. Ability to think critically when encountering problems in the field. Able to maintain calm demeanor when interaction with WDFW staff, the public, personnel from other state, federal and tribal agencies, and local landowners. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: As a result of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader) issued on August 9, 2021, all Washington State Agencies are requiring employees to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of your employment. Pursuant to this mandate, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination as a 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 prior to your first day of 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 NOTES: The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe. We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions. We have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews. 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, 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. Yes Vets - Say yes to those who served. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 may call (360) 902-2276 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 [email protected].

Contact Person

Cheri Weld

Contact eMail

[email protected]

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