[job] Non-permanent Fish Biologist, WA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (Montesano, WA)

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Non-permanent Fish Biologist 1*08226-16

  • Salary
    $2,925.00 – $3,807.00 Monthly $2,925.00 – $3,807.00 Monthly
  • Location
    Grays Harbor County – Montesano, WA Grays Harbor County – Montesano, WA
  • Job Type
    Full Time – Non-Permanent
  • Department
    Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
  • Job Number
    2016-08226
  • Closing
    8/24/2016 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is dedicated to preserving, protecting and perpetuating fish, wildlife and ecosystems, while providing sustainable recreational and commercial opportunities dependent on viable fish and wildlife populations. Each day, WDFW employees facilitate fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities for millions of residents and visitors. WDFW’s employees–field and laboratory biologists, geneticists, research scientists, hatchery professionals, policy experts, fully commissioned law enforcement officers, land stewards, lab technicians, property acquisition specialists, customer service representatives and others work throughout the state. WDFW employees protect and restore critical habitat, strive to facilitate species recovery when necessary, and manage hundreds of fish and wildlife species. WDFW employees maintain nearly a million acres of public wildlife lands. They interpret, apply and enforce state and federal laws and collaborate with stakeholders to protect fish and wildlife resources. Find out more about us and the important work we are a part of at www.wdfw.wa.gov

This is a 4-month Non-permanent Biologist 1 position located in the Fish Program, Region 6, Fish Management, District 17. The duty station is the Region 6 Office located at 48 Devonshire Road, Montesano, WA 98563.

The Biologist 1 assists the Region 6-District 17 Area Fish Biologist with data collection necessary for Research and Monitoring Evaluation associated with the Chehalis Basin Strategy. These data are also used in the management of the fish resources in the Grays Harbor basin. The biologist provides the area biologist with fish biological data necessary to work with tribal, federal, public, and private organizations to facilitate cooperative and effective collection and exchange of fishery and escapement data. The biologist will work closely with the area biologist to assess and analyze the data collected and to prepare the final report.

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[job]: Biological Science Technician, Sitka Tribe of Alaska (Sitka, AK)

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SUMMARY

The Sitka Tribe of Alaska is seeking a Biological Science Technician to assist with multiple projects within STA’s Fisheries and Environmental Programs. Some of these projects include: ocean acidification monitoring, harmful algal bloom and shellfish biotoxins data collection, analyzing subsistence foods for contaminants, stream assessments, fisheries monitoring and research, and harvesting multiple species for the Traditional Foods Program.

pay range: $18.50 – 21.00/hr, full time
hours: 8:00 – 4:30pm
minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, fisheries management, or similar AND one year experience collecting and analyzing environmental field data

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[job]: Permanent Scientific Tech, WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Snohomish Co, WA)

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Salary: $3,155.00 – $4,134.00 Monthly
Location: Snohomish County – Other, WA Snohomish County – Other, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Job Number: 2016-06095
Closing: 6/17/2016 5:00 PM Pacific

This position directly contributes to sound stewardship of fish resources by developing, integrating, and disseminating sound fish and habitat science, protecting fish populations and their habitats, influencing the decisions of others that affect fish and their habitats, and providing for sustainable fish populations for recreational and commercial harvest opportunities.

Duties

Assists project biologists with marine fish surveys, including video (drop-camera and remotely operated vehicle), SCUBA, and trawl surveys.

Tasks include:

  • Serves as primary operator of research vessels (predominantly the R/V Molluscan) during assessment surveys.
  • Collects and processes biological samples obtained during assessment surveys.
  • Trains new employees in collection techniques and use of survey and laboratory equipment.
  • Inventories, maintains, services, and stores survey equipment.
  • Maintains agency vehicles.
  • Assists with the development and construction of underwater tools and platforms.

Uses personal computers to enter, compile, and review data collected during marine fish surveys using trawl and SCUBA.

Tasks include:

  • Enters data into standardized data systems.
  • Oversees QA/QC of data entered by other technical staff.
  • Performs basic statistical analyses of data for transfer to senior staff.
  • Assists senior staff with writing agency documents and scientific papers.

Serves as vessel maintenance and operation lead for R/V Molluscan, R/V Caurinus, and R/V Malolo. May also coordinate maintenance for other Marine Fish Science Unit vessels.

Tasks include:

  • Maintains service records for all Unit vessels.
  • Coordinates necessary repair work with minimal disruption to field schedules.

Uses personal computers, videotape recorders, and TVs/monitors to review digitally recorded images collected during underwater video surveys.

Tasks include:

  • Identifies fish and marine invertebrates quickly and accurately.
  • Enters species and habitat data into standardized data systems.
  • Trains junior staff to effectively review video recordings, including serving as expert on species identification.

Other Duties as assigned

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[job]: Fish and Wildlife Biologist 2 (WA Dpt. of Fish and Wildlife)

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FISH AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST 2 *02063H

Salary:$3,478.00 – $4,562.00 Monthly
Location: Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Department: Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
Job Number: 2016-02063H
Closing: 3/6/2016 11:59 PM Pacific

“…The incumbent is a journey-level Fish and Wildlife Biologist that assists with fish passage projects to restore and enhance fish populations in western Washington. Under general supervision of a Fish and Wildlife Biologist 4, the incumbent will assist with implementation of the culvert court case lawsuit and Fish Barrier Removal Board strategy. The incumbent will coordinate with multiple barrier owners to maximize habitat recovery for state and private investors. Work will include independently evaluating and prioritizing fish passage barriers. The activities will include prioritizing and coordination among multiple barrier projects. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying and evaluating fish passage barriers, working with engineers to correct fish barriers, assisting landowners’ in obtaining funding to fix their barriers through multiple funding programs. Be responsible for providing technical assistance and trainings to local governments, state agencies, conservation groups, and members of the public. Additionally this position will be familiar with the environmental permitting and engineering requirements related to fish passage activities.”

for full position details, search for position *02063H at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/default.cfm

[job]: Fish Biologist I, WA Dpt. of Fish & Wildlife (Montesano, WA)

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Non-permanent Fish Biologist 1 *01878-16

Salary: $2,873.00 – $3,740.00 Monthly
Location: Grays Harbor County – Montesano, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Non-Permanent
Department: Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
Job Number: 2016-01878
Closing: 2/29/2016 5:00 PM Pacific

“…This is recruitment is for a 10-month non-permanent Biologist 1 position located in the Fish Program. The duty station is the Region 6 Office – 48 Devonshire Rd, Montesano WA 98563
This position serves as a field lead in the Coastal Marine Fish Science Unit for marine fish monitoring and research projects and programs with a focus on pelagic or forage fish species (e.g. Pacific sardine, Pacific mackerel, Northern anchovy, etc). These studies and programs collect catch, biological, species composition, life history or other data essential to informing sustainable management of ecologically, recreationally and commercially important marine fish resources…”

Full position details at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/default.cfm (search position *01878-16)