Pond Diversity Biologist – Fish & Wildlife Biologist 2 – Project – *06592-23 – Olympia, Washington

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, United States

Updated: 11 months ago
Location: Olympia, WASHINGTON
Deadline: 06 Jun 2023

Agency
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Location
Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
Job Category
Research (Researcher)
Salary
$4,117.00 - $5,535.00 Monthly
Last Date to Apply
06/06/2023
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4043890/pond-diversity-biologist-fish-wildlife-biologist-2-project-06592-23?keywords=06592&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Description
FULL-TIME/PROJECT POND DIVERSITY BIOLOGIST FISH AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST 2 Habitat Program Olympia, Washington – Thurston County Anticipated project length is contingent upon continued U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding allocations under the cooperative agreement. Approximately 2.5 years through December 31, 2025 This biologist position is focused primarily on a monitoring project funded by the Habitat Strategic Initial Lead (HSIL) targeted at understanding how to improve habitat for amphibians, birds, and other species in developed and developing landscapes. Specifically, the position supports and supervises field work on biodiversity in stormwater ponds and natural wetlands around the Puget Sound region. The goal of this project is to understand which design and management conditions allow constructed stormwater ponds to function as habitat for amphibians, birds, beaver, and other co-occuring species. With that in mind, Picture yourself, working on diverse assignments including surveying for amphibians, birds, and beavers in ponds , conducting GIS analyses, and assessing in-water and upland habitat conditions. In this dynamic role, work with city, county, and non-profit partners to understand how to improve habitats for diverse species in developed and developing areas around Puget Sound With your experience, act as project and field lead to hire, train, and supervise field staff, acting as a lead biologist conducting biological and habitat monitoring, making decisions independently in the field as emerging situations arise, entering, managing, and interpreting data, and developing data summaries and reports. We are seeking a candidate who is familiar with monitoring biodiversity and aquatic habitats, using GIS, and collaborating with external partners. Duties: Our Pond Diversity Biologist Organizes and conducts data collection and data management in support of fish, wildlife, and habitat research and monitoring projects to evaluate how stormwater pond design and management promotes aquatic species abundance and diversity. Supervises one staff person who will be hired annually (typically March – October) and trains and directs that staff person field data collection for stormwater pond biodiversity research. Coordinates with external project partners Enters, QA/QCs, and summarizes data, interprets data, summarizes research results. Maintains and organizes field equipment and supplies. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work Setting, including hazards: The working environment is a composite of field and office work. Up to 90% of the time will be spent in the field or preparing to go in the field during the focal field season, approximately March – October annually. While in the field, hiking off-trail through vegetation that may be extremely dense and up and down steep slopes will be required. Navigating along and within wetlands will is required. Employees will frequently be required to carry a moderately heavy pack (<40 pounds) that includes sampling equipment (e.g., hand net, iPad, field notebook, instream temperature sensors, measuring tape) and personal supplies (first aid kit, water, lunch, snacks, rain gear), and at times a field laptop. Employees will infrequently be required to carry by hand a 5-gallon buckets, dip nets, and rebar. Field work requires bending, ducking, balancing, and crawling through, under, and over dense vegetation and woody debris. Navigating and hiking throughout managed landscapes on foot, and over downed trees and wood or up streams that may be slippery. Navigating and driving on logging roads located on Private forestlands throughout western Washington. Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations. Schedule: Work hours are 40 hours per week – four days per week, ten hours per day - Monday through Thursday. This position is one member of a field team, there is no flexibility in workdays or hours during the field season Travel Requirements: Field work will be a mixture of primarily daily trips to field sites located within daily driving distance of the NRB, although overnight lodging near study sites will be required on occasion. Tools and Equipment: Vehicles (4WD trucks and SUVs) that are to be driven on dirt roads located in western Washington. Field and safety equipment that will be provided include: rubber boots, waders, high visibility vest, and rain gear. iPads and other devices to enter data collected in the field, monitors/sensors to deploy for data collection, laptop to upload data into databases. Office work includes performing basic functions using standard software (e.g., Microsoft Office) as well as mapping and statistical analyses in R and ArcGIS. Customer Interactions: Interactions with landowners, non-profit, and local jurisdiction project partners are integral - Maintain positive and productive working relationships with project partners and neighbors adjacent to study sites and provide proof of access permits if requested.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science. AND Familiarity with amphibian and/or bird surveys Ability to: Collect data according to established protocols and make independent judgments in the field in the absence of the Supervisor. Use standard field equipment. Collect and process GIS information and create maps of study sites and equipment for reporting in ArcGIS and/or ArcPRO. Download and manage data and conduct quality control to assure data integrity in Excel. Utilize Microsoft software including Word, Excel, and Outlook. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Valid driver’s license PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in a relevant field Two (2) years professional experience conducting field research, familiarity with biodiversity monitoring, and water quality and physical monitoring. Experience conducting statistical analyses and data visualization in R. Experience leading / supervising subordinate staff in a field setting. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: 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. 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: 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 [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. 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