***Please Note: This job is posted until September 21st, 2022 – application review will be ongoing, and therefore we encourage you to submit your application materials as soon as possible. The Hiring Manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made.***

Are you a Fishery Biologist experienced in conducting biological studies and wishing to apply your scientific expertise towards monitoring, restoring, and managing fish and their natural habitats? Love the thrill of the outdoors and looking for a challenge? If so, then apply to become a Fish & Wildlife Biologist!

As our Fish & Wildlife Biologists, you’ll operate an automated/manual mass marking and coded wire tagging mobile wet lab at hatcheries statewide. With your expertise, you’ll assist in organizing, directing, and conducting coded wire tagging.

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife’s (WDFW) mission is to preserve, protect and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities. 

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.

Our Fish & Wildlife Biologist 1’s, 

• Assist in organizing and conducting coded wire tagging.
• Diagnose and repair problems with state-of-the-art automated marking/tagging mobile wet labs including complex robotic systems, video imaging systems, and complex software.
• Maintain data records of tag codes and production numbers with a high degree of accuracy.
• Monitor fish health and life support systems in the AutoTrailer including water flow, fish behavior, communicating fish health issues to appropriate hatchery staff.
• Monitor work product by collecting quality retention samples and conducting pondside quality checks to provide sound scientific results.
• Work with hatchery staff to load fish into automated trailer as needed to maintain production levels.
• Communicate shift successes and challenges effectively.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Work is performed in automated coded wire tag mobile wet lab, hatchery environment, and an office setting – may encounter inclement weather.
• Schedule:   
  1. Typically, work schedule is 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday with considerable overtime and possible shift work.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Extensive travel and driving required – up to six months per year, 5 days a week.
• Tools and Equipment: 
  1. Electric hand tools, basic hand tools.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Regular interactions with Biologists, Hatchery personnel, Tribal Staff, and general public.
• Other: 
  1. Frequent lifting or moving equipment and fish of more than 40 pounds unassisted.
  2. Work can be around hatchery ponds, and catwalks over hatchery ponds.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

OR

 Certifications/Licenses: 

• Valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Knowledge and experience:

• Operating an automated or manual coded wire tagging/mass marking mobile wet lab.
• Operating and maintaining Mark IV coded wire tag injectors.
• Using a coded wire tag system.
• Working with all types of Electronic Coded Wire Tag Detectors.
• Working in a salmon hatchery environment.
• Supervising or directing employees.
• Working independently and be self-motivated.
• Working with hand tools for general repairs to mechanical devices.