Summary:

Nearshore Biologist – Fish & Wildlife Biologist 2 (In-Training) – Permanent – *13518-23

Salary: $3,537.00 – $5,756.00 Monthly
Location: Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2023-13518
Department: Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
Opening Date: 10/18/2023
Closing Date: 11/2/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
NEARSHORE BIOLOGIST
FISH & WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST 2 (IN-TRAINING)

Habitat Program – Science Division

Olympia, Washington – Thurston County

Come be our expert in the biology, behavior, ecology, conservation, and management of marine nearshore habitat and species!

Work to address uncertainties in nearshore ecosystems including, forage fish habitat, eelgrass, kelp, and other priority species and habitats.

We are recruiting to hire at the Fish & Wildlife Biologist 1 or 2 level, and we will train a Fish & Wildlife Biologist 1 up to the Fish & Wildlife Biologist 2 level.  Depending on which level you are hired at, your monthly salary range will be as follows:
Fish & Wildlife Biologist 1 – $3,537.00 – $4,723.00
Fish & Wildlife Biologist 2 – $4,282.00 – $5,756.00

With your experience you will ensure accurate sampling and records collection, maintenance, storage, and analysis.

This is an opportunity to assist and lead environmental monitoring activities including data collection and management, sample processing, and project management.

We are seeking a candidate to assist with forage fish survey training for the public and department.

Duties, Qualification & Benefits

Eelgrass exposed at low tide – Photo credit: Ingrid Taylar