Scientific Technician 2 – VSP Monitoring – Two Openings – Permanent & Career Seasonal – *15447-21 – Cathlamet, Washington – Wahkiakum County

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Agency

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife,

Location

Cathlamet, Washington – Wahkiakum County

Job Category

Full time Positions

Salary

$2,864.00 - $3,701.00 Monthly

Start Date

01/15/2022

Last Date to Apply

01/12/2022

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3359969/scientific-technician-2-vsp-monitoring-two-openings-permanent-career-seas?keywords=15447&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Description

TWO (2) OPENINGS ONE (1) FULL-TIME/PERMANENT ONE (1) FULL-TIME/CAREER SEASONAL SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN 2 (ST2) LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER VIABLE SALMONID POPULATION (VSP) MONITORING Fish Program - Fish Management Division Cathlamet, Washington – Wahkiakum County Anticipated Career Seasonal Appointment: 10.5 Months - July 16 – May 31 Become part of a dynamic and diverse team that is invested in making a difference in the conservation of Washington State’s salmonid populations. Conduct juvenile salmonid trapping, adult fish weir operations, and adult fall Chinook, Coho, and Chum salmon spawner surveys on the Grays River, Elochoman River, Skamokawa Creek, and other Lower Columbia River tributaries. Operate/maintain juvenile salmonid traps and conduct adult salmonid spawning ground surveys by foot and raft! If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you then apply today and join the WDFW Team! With that in mind, Picture yourself conducting stream surveys to enumerate live and deceased adult fall Chinook, Chum and Coho salmon and their redds. With your experience you will assist in the installation, operation, maintenance, and removal of juvenile migrant traps (rotary screw and/or fence-panel with live box traps) to collect data needed to estimate juvenile salmonid outmigrant abundance in the Grays River and other basins. The optimal applicants will have a positive can-do attitude as they collect/sample data and are eager to work hard and have fun in an environment where there's never a dull moment. We are seeking candidates who respect and value the opinions of others, creating an inclusive team environment where every member feels they contribute value to the project and WDFW. Duties Our Scientific Technician 2, Identifies, enumerates, handles, marks, and recaptures juvenile salmonids and other fishes. Uses a variety of tools to install, maintain, remove, and fabricate design changes to juvenile migrant traps. Gathers data in rivers via foot, raft and snorkeling to identify, count and/or collect fish, and/or deploy and inspect field gear. Assists in the daily installation, operation, and maintenance of the Grays River and Elochoman River adult fish weirs and biological data collection of adult salmonids. Assists in training seasonal employees on proper sampling protocols, fish handling and safety procedures. May snorkels to inspect weirs, for adult Chinook presence/absence before weir installations, cleans weirs, checks for holes in weirs/traps, and could snorkel as part of the R5 mark/re-sight summer steelhead population estimation activities. Conducts adult salmonid spawning ground surveys on Lower Columbia River tributaries to collect data needed to measure viable salmonid population monitoring (VSP) parameters and generate accurate and precise adult salmonid abundance estimates. Uses ToughPad and iPads devices to mark redd locations and enter biological data. Identifies, enumerates, and handles adult salmon. Operates pontoon rafts while conducting duties such as spawning ground surveys in white water conditions/rapids (Class 1-3). Prepares data and field samples for laboratory analysis including salmonid scales for age structure analysis, DNA samples for genetic analysis, Coded Wire Tag (CWT) positive snouts for hatchery origination status, and otolith samples for age/origin analysis. Assists with spawning, collection of biological data, and fish culture of chum salmon at Beaver Creek Hatchery. Accurately records and proofs data collected during juvenile trapping, adult fish weir operations, and stream surveying activities. Uses a computer to enter data into spreadsheets and/or databases. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work Setting, including hazards: Approximately 85% fieldwork which includes working outdoors, exposure to inclement weather/environmental conditions, wet, slippery surfaces, repetitively lifting large live/deceased fish (typically up to 50 lbs.), and repetitively carrying catarafts/loads of equipment/buckets of fish that weigh up to 70 pounds for short distances. Walking up to 6 miles per day, snorkeling up to 6 miles per day in fast flowing/white water conditions, operating catarafts in white water conditions (Class 1 – 3), and climbing into/out of motorized and non-motorized boats. Fieldwork also includes sampling spawned out salmon carcasses with very strong odors, operating, sampling, and tagging salmonids and other species at traps and/or weirs and installing/removing fish monitoring equipment (weirs and traps). Schedule: Typically, 40 hours per week with variable hours per day. Must be willing to work long days, nights, weekends and some holidays - overtime may be accrued. Travel Requirements: Most of the duties are conducted in the field away from the duty station - daily travel from the duty station to/from field locations is required. Tools and Equipment: Basic hand tools, carpentry tools, winches, pulleys, blocks, motorized and non-motorized watercraft, 4x4 vehicles, the ability to tow various equipment, 200’ beach seines, Passive Integrated Transponders (PIT) tag readers, Coded Wire Tag (CWT) detectors, iPads, weighing scales, knives, handheld data loggers, and computers. Customer Interactions: Interacting professionally with other departmental personnel, personnel from other agencies, commercial fishers, and the public.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or GED, including one 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 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 semester or nine quarter hours of natural science classes. Certifications/Licenses: Valid Driver’s License. WDFW snorkel training and certification, with completion within six (6) months of hire and renewal expected annually. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: In juvenile trapping techniques including operation of rotary screw and fence-panel with live box juvenile traps. Ability to: Identify salmonids and other fish species in larval, juvenile and/or adult life stages. Identify salmonid redds. Row non-motorized oar-framed boats such as drift boats and catarafts in white water conditions/rapids (Class 1-3). Perform basic functions in Microsoft Excel and Access. Operate handheld iPad and data logger devices. Work alone in remote locations. Knowledge of: Resistance board and fixed panel adult fish weirs. Juvenile and adult salmonid fish marking and tagging protocols. Fishery monitoring, observing, and sampling. Commercial fishing gear types and methods. Basic carpentry skills. How to operate Coded Wire Tag (CWT) and Passive Integrated Transponders (PIT) tag detectors. Certifications: Basic CPR and First Aid Certified. WDFW snorkel training and certification. 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: On Monday August 9, 2021, Governor Inslee enacted Proclamation 21-14 which requires that all employees of all state agencies not headed by an elected official be fully vaccinated with a recommended COVID-19 vaccine by October 18, 2021 as a condition of employment. Fully vaccinated includes the two-week waiting period after the last shot in each series, or single shot, is given. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide verification of COVID vaccination. A list of acceptable documents to provide verification can be reviewed here. Vaccination acceptable documents link (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) 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 skills 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and 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]. *Images shown are Pre-COVID, WDFW Staff follow current COVID Safety Protocol including the use of face masks. Follow us on social media: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Contact Person

Kaila Daudt

Contact Phone

360-701-3287

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