Touchet River Steelhead VSP Project Lead – Fish & Wildlife Bio 2 – Permanent – *06854-23 – Dayton, Washington
Updated: 11 months ago
Location: Dayton, WASHINGTON
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 06 Jun 2023
- Agency
- Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Location
- Dayton, Washington – Columbia County
- Job Category
- Full time Positions
- Salary
- $4,117.00 - $5,535.00 Monthly
- Last Date to Apply
- 06/06/2023
- Website
- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4051970/touchet-river-steelhead-vsp-project-lead-fish-wildlife-bio-2-permanent-0?keywords=06854&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
- Description
- FULL-TIME/PERMANENT TOUCHET RIVER STEELHEAD VSP PROJECT LEAD FISH & WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST 2 (BIO2) Salmon Recovery Science Unit Dayton, Washington – Columbia County Assist the SEWA Salmon Recovery Science team leader in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data relevant to ESA-listed steelhead (and salmon) populations across Southeast Washington and serve as the Touchet River Steelhead Viable Salmonid Population (VSP) project leader. With that in mind, This is an opportunity to directly benefit and ensure the completion of the Touchet River Steelhead VSP project goals and objectives, and help to achieve and fulfill the broader goals and objectives of WDFW. With your experience, install and operate adult and juvenile fish traps using established methods to estimate abundance of ESA listed Touchet River summer steelhead at multiple life stages. You are excited to work effectively as part of a team and help create a workplace that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. We are seeking a candidate who models the WDFW agency ASPIRE values: Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Empathy. Duties: Our Touchet River Steelhead VSP Project Lead Serves as the Biologist for the Touchet River Steelhead VSP project: Install and operate adult and juvenile fish traps Develops and implements work plans to achieve project objectives; Analyzes data using appropriate estimation and analytical methods. Prepares and co-authors annual reports to Bonneville Power Administration Fish and Wildlife Program, and Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office; summarizing annual and seasonal data collection and lessons learned to date. Develop annual budgets and statement of work using WDFW and BPA contracting programs. Supervises and mentors technical staff: Develops the Performance Development Plan (PDP) for each assigned employee within project team: creates or updates position descriptions; monitors and documents employee performance; provides on-going feedback regarding levels of performance, and conducts timely and meaningful employee performance evaluations; Seeks to hire highly qualified, competent temporary and permanent field staff Manages personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc… in a positive manner for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Monitors and inspects work in progress to ensure continuity and timely completion of work. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work Setting, including hazards: Safety hazards in the field include (but are not limited to): rough and unforgiving terrain, slippery conditions, extreme hot and cold temperatures, and potential interaction and injury from biting insects, snakes and poisonous plant species. When not performing fieldwork, most tasks will be performed in an office setting. Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations. Office hazards include working under fluorescent light, repetitively entering data into computer, looking at computer monitor for long periods of time, sitting or standing for long periods of time. Schedule: The employee will generally be scheduled for a 40-hour Monday-Friday workweek to meet supervisory requirements of the Scientific Technicians. Some variations in the basic work schedule will occur during peak field season activities (spring and fall) when 7-day a week adult and juvenile trapping operations are underway, including night and weekend shift work; this may result in cause work to be performed in excess of 40 hours per week. Travel Requirements: Occasional travel is expected to attend meetings related to funding, training, and professional development conferences. Tools and Equipment: Welding and fabrication tools, PIT Tag Arrays and PIT Tag scanning equipment, Coded Wire tag detectors, electronic data capture equipment (laptops, tablets, dataloggers), general tools for installation of adult traps, smolt traps, PIT Arrays, etc. Customer Interactions: Some private landowner contacts are required to complete surveys, and to secure sites for Adult Traps, Smolt Traps, and PIT Arrays. General interaction with the public is limited.
- Qualifications
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis. A Bachelor's degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science AND one (1) year of professional experience in fish/wildlife/habitat management or research. Note: A Master’s degree or above in the applicable science will substitute for the required experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in: Basic budget management The operation of resistance board floating weirs AND the use of alternate materials and designs. Developing novel methodologies for in-stream biological and behavioral studies for both juvenile AND adult salmonids. Utilizing knowledge of inland anadromous salmonid life histories. Conducting natural production monitoring including; spawning ground surveys, smolt monitoring with rotary screw (smolt) traps, tagging and marking techniques (including the use of PIT tags and Floy tags), and calculating production estimates. Weir fabrication, operation, installation and maintenance, Welding, (Both aluminum and steel), for trap repairs and fabrication. Operating, installing and maintaining rotary screw traps. 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 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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