Region Biologist, Fish and Wildlife Biologist 3

Description

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Provide scientific and procedural guidance, allowing successful integration of wildlife objectives into trust land management and revenue generation through the region’s timber sale program.
• Consults with State Lands staff, Timber Sale foresters, Engineers, and other Region programs on Fish and Wildlife matters such as stream typing, wetlands management, and habitat delineation.
• Consultations include but are not limited to the planning and design of timber sales, fish and wildlife enhancement projects, and forest engineering projects, which include road construction and rock pit development.
• Act as a region contact with the staff and working partners related to the research and projects ongoing in the Olympic Experimental State Forest.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science;
  AND three years of professional experience in fish management, fish research, wildlife management, wildlife research, habitat management, or habitat research;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience with fish and wildlife ecology and habitat management in a forested environment.
• General knowledge of stream ecology, forest management practices, and an understanding of principles and procedures of wildlife, fish, and habitat management and biological research.
• Skilled at forming collaborative partnerships, finding workable solutions, and negotiating agreements with diverse internal and external working partners.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Office (40% of time) and field (60% of time). Field activities require working in inclement weather, the ability to navigate with a compass in the forest, driving on forest roads, and hiking in moderate to rugged terrain.
• Travel throughout the Olympic Region. Must be able to operate a 4x4 vehicle. This position also involves occasional travel to Olympia or other parts of the state for meetings and/or training. Employees are eligible for per diem and lodging costs when in travel status, except when provided.
• A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.

• Experience using MS Office software.
• Knowledge of DNR management principles, forest land planning, and timber management planning, including Forest Practices rules and the Habitat Conservation Plan.
• Working knowledge of logging, logging practices, and forest road construction and engineering.
• Experience with delineating fish and wildlife habitats in a forest environment.
• Two years as a Fish & Wildlife Biologist

Supplemental Information

Application Requirements: Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents, please contact dnrrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

• Apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: 3-5 professional references with current telephone numbers, to include your 2 most recent supervisors. You may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

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• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
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• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.