Toutle River Weir Biologist – Fish & Wildlife Biologist 1 – Non-Permanent – *06954-23 – Ridgefield, Washington

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, United States

Updated: 11 months ago
Location: Ridgefield, WASHINGTON
Job Type: Temporary
Deadline: 06 Jun 2023

Agency
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Location
Ridgefield, Washington – Clark County
Job Category
Temporary/Seasonal Positions
Salary
$3,401.00 - $4,541.00 Monthly
Last Date to Apply
06/06/2023
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4054658/toutle-river-weir-biologist-fish-wildlife-biologist-1-non-permanent-0695?keywords=06954&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Description
FULL-TIME/NON-PERMANENT TOUTLE RIVER WEIR BIOLOGIST FISH & WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST 1 Fish Program Ridgefield, Washington – Clark County Anticipated Appointment Length: 5 Months August 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 Assist with monitoring the health and diversity of populations of salmon (including Chinook, coho, chum, and steelhead) throughout the Lower Columbia River and its tributaries. Collect essential information that is needed to assess the status of different stocks of these populations for conservation and to help maintain sustainable recreational and commercial fisheries. This is an opportunity to snorkel during weir install, operations, and removal. In this dynamic role, you will conduct snorkeling to complete key objectives. With your experience, you will coordinate and participate in the installation and removal of the South Fork Toutle weir and other weirs in the region. You are excited to interact with the public, relaying project information and goals. Duties: Our Toutle River Weir Biologist, Responsible for coordination and logistics of daily operations, including staff schedules for the South Fork Toutle weir operations. Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of staff, adjusting assignments and schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels and respond to fluctuating workloads. Supervises and trains two (2) Scientific Technician 2s. Coordinates and assists with operations at the Coweeman Weir. Leads and conducts weir operations using protocols established by the lead biologist. Maintain provided gear and sampling supplies. Ensures scale cards, CWT snouts, DNA, and otolith sample collections are complete, properly documented, and submitted in a timely manner. Inspects trap and weir infrastructure daily to ensure maximum efficiency and informs appropriate project lead of status. Capturing, handling, identifying, enumerating, and tagging and/or marking adult salmonids for mark/recapture programs and spawner distribution monitoring. Snorkel and look for holes to assess weir effectiveness. Conducts QA/QC exercises in the field to ensure data quality/integrity. Consults with lead biologist about any abnormalities with data. Provides feedback to technicians. Oversees technicians entering data into electronic data capture devices (Toughpads with MS Access). Conducts adult salmonid spawning ground surveys by boat or by foot on the Lower Columbia River and its tributaries; identifying and enumerating adult salmonids (live and dead) and redds; using GPS devices to mark redd locations. Applies tags to carcasses for mark/recapture programs. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work Setting, including hazards: Approximately 85% of the time is in a non-office, field environment, while conducting duties such as spawning ground surveys by either foot or cataraft – may include class 1-3 rapids; snorkeling in cold, fast-flowing/whitewater conditions, walking over rough terrain in varying environmental conditions; operating, sampling, and tagging salmonids and other species at traps and/or weirs; installing and removing fish monitoring equipment (weirs and traps); and monitoring, observing, and sampling fisheries, both commercial and sport. Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations. Candidate will be working on small vessels, sometimes under adverse weather conditions. While working outdoors, candidate may be exposed to extreme temperatures, with the possibility of daytime highs greater than 100°F and daytime lows less than 30°F, with wind speeds of greater than 25 mph. Duties are often conducted on wet slippery surfaces. Physical environment requirements associated with performing the key work include the ability to walk up to 4 to 6 miles per day over rough terrain without designated trails and under adverse weather conditions along streams and rivers. Physical ability to repetitively carry or move loads up to 70 pounds short distances over rough terrain. Candidate will need to accurately record repetitive data under adverse environmental conditions for long periods of time. Must be willing to sample spawned-out salmon carcasses that can contain very strong odors. The remaining 15% of work time is in an office and or laboratory setting, operating a computer, and performing various other tasks as assigned. 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. Ability to fully and effectively complete assigned duties and tasks, especially during rough rivers and inclement weather. This position conducts snorkeling to complete key objectives of this project. Schedule: 24/7, Non-scheduled, may work early/late hours, weekends, and holidays as needed. Travel Requirements: Most of the duties are conducted in the field away from the duty station. Daily travel from the duty station to and from field locations is required with either a departmental issued vehicle or personal vehicle. Overnight travel may be required as part of the job. Tools and Equipment: May include: the use of basic hand and carpentry tools, winches, pulleys, and blocks, motorized and non-motorized watercraft, 4x4 vehicles; the ability to tow vehicles; the use of 200’ beach seines, PIT tag injectors, PIT tag readers, CWT detectors, GPS units, weighing scales, handheld data loggers, PDAs, and computers. Customer Interactions: Interacting with other departmental personnel, personnel from other agencies, commercial fishers, and the public.
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. Twelve semester hours or eighteen quarter hours of specific course work may be required for certain positions. Or Equivalent education and experience. License: Valid driver’s license. Training: WDFW snorkel training and certification, with completion within 6 months of hire and renewal expected annually. First aid and CPR- must be obtained within 1 month of hire. Successful completion of agency training and/or certification for assigned watercraft dependent on supervisory direction, position need, and?training availability. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Basic operation of a personal computer. Ability to do basic functions in MS Excel and Access. Ability to identify salmonids and other fish species in larval, juvenile, and/or adult life stages. Ability to identify salmonid redds. Knowledge of resistance board and fixed panel adult fish weirs. Knowledge of operation of rotary screw and fence-panel (with live box) juvenile traps. Knowledge of fish marking and tagging protocols. Knowledge of fishery monitoring, observing, and sampling. Knowledge of commercial fishing gear types and methods. Knowledge of the basic operations of motorized vessels. Ability to pass a federal background check. Completion of a basic CPR and First Aid course. Knowledge in how to operate CWT and PIT tag detectors. Ability to operate handheld GPS and data logger devices. Ability to work alone in remote locations. Ability to work well with others in both a field and office setting. Ability to row non-motorized oar-framed boats such as drift boats and catarafts in white water conditions in Class 1 through 3 rapids. Completion of required agency and state trainings. 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: 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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