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Description

Title- Forage Fish Biologist

Classification- Fish and Wildlife Biologist 1

Job Status- Full-Time - Permanent

WDFW Program- Fish Program

Duty Station- Olympia Washington Thurston County

Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW !

Photo Caption : Fish Smelt Tagging and Beach Seining Photo Credit : WDFW

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fisheries while working with a team of dedicated biologists focused on the assessment and management of forage fish in the Puget Sound.

Envision yourself in the field collecting samples and interacting with local anglers to contribute to important research that supports sustainable fish populations.

In addition to fieldwork this role includes laboratory duties that include processing biological samples and preparing reports that inform management decisions.

What to Expect-

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role the Forage Fish Biologist will

Conduct field surveys of marine fish species :

• Operate and trailer small vessels and conduct egg deposition surveys.
• Deploy and retrieve a variety of nets including seines and plankton nets in a marine environment.
• Interview and collect samples from commercial and recreational fishmen and collect data.

Data entry and management :

Process biological samples and perform other lab tasks under supervision of a senior biologist

Working Conditions :

Work setting including hazards :

Schedule : Monday Thursday working 10 hours per day 40 hours per week. The standard work schedule includes the potential for occasional evening or weekend work as needed. Schedule may vary based on business needs time of year and / or weather conditions.

Travel Requirements : Overnight travel is required. Occasional long term travel assignments may occur (approximately 2 weeks).

Tools and Equipment : Boats vehicles trailers personal computers GPS transducers tablet phone microscope chemicals freezers knives pot pullers tag readers and injectors personal flotation device (PFD) and waders.

Customer Interactions : Interact with commercial / recreational fishers Tribal other government employees and staff from non-governmental organizations (NGO) and academic partners.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in fisheries wildlife management natural resource science or environmental science.

Or

Equivalent experience or a combination of both may substitute for the degree.

Certifications / Licenses :

Valid Drivers License.

Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment :

Preferred Qualifications :

In addition to the required qualifications our ideal applicant will possess one or more of the following :

Six (6) months or more of experience in :

One (1) year or more of experience in :

Two (2) years or more of experience in :

Licenses and Certifications :

Your application must include the following :

Supplemental Information

In addition to pay and other special employee programs there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the Benefits tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

Important Note :

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 : - 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.

Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice :

Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit please do the following :

Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employer

As part of WDFWs 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.

Request an accommodation : Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone or email or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at .

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Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Transfection,Bioinformatics,DNA Isolation,Genetics,PCR,R,Biochemistry,Next Generation Sequencing,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 3840 - 5137