Non-perm Fish & Wildlife Biologist 3

Position: Non-perm Fish & Wildlife Biologist 3
Duration: 6 months
Anticipated Appointment Date: October 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012
Salary: Range 53, $3522.00 - $4627.00 monthly
Location: Kelso, WA

This is a non-permanent position in the Wild Salmonid Production Evaluation Unit of the Fish Program. The position functions as the project manager for Coweeman and Kalama salmonid evaluation studies. The incumbent is responsible for implementing life cycle monitoring studies (juvenile and adult) and for conducting research to determine limiting factors for survival and life history diversity of salmon and steelhead.
This position reports to immediate supervisor and interacts with administrative and other personnel from State, Federal, and local agencies and the general public. The position supervises three field technicians. This position is currently funded through March 31, 2012; extensions are possible pending future funding.
Responsibilities include:
- Use of mark-recapture estimators to derive juvenile and adult abundance of Chinook salmon and steelhead from the 2011 field season.
- Summarization of results from the 2011 field season on the Coweeman and Kalama rivers in annual reports to be provided to funding agencies.
- Oversight of surveys of adult Chinook salmon on the Coweeman River and adult trap operations for winter and summer steelhead on the Kalama River.
Oversight will include budget and equipment management, and supervision of three field technicians.
- Work with unit lead on study proposals for 2012 monitoring studies.
- Coordinate field responsibilities with WDFW Region 5 ESA/Anadromous Fish Monitoring Lead.
Working Conditions:
This position is stationed at the Kelso Field Office in Kelso, WA. The incumbent will work in an office and field environment. Work in an office environment will be a 5-day, 40 hour/week schedule. Work in the field environment includes long periods of field activity and includes some night and weekend work. Fieldwork may include hiking and walking streams in inclement weather and sampling in cold, harsh, isolated conditions, including lifting and carrying 30 lbs. of equipment on long hikes.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science, and Three years of professional experience in fish management or fish research, wildlife management or wildlife research, or habitat management or habitat research, or
A Master’s degree in the applicable science will substitute one year of the required experience. A Ph.D. in the applicable science may be substituted for two years of the required experience. Or Two years as a Fish & Wildlife Biologist 2.
Preferred Experience:
Incumbent should have skills in project management, report writing, and statistical analysis. Field experience with juvenile and adult salmonid monitoring and trapping operations is preferred. Incumbent must be able and willing to work independently and have a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Application Process:
Submit a cover letter, CV, and completed and signed state application. Resume should demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this position and describe your experiences with project management, statistical analysis, publications (technical or peer-reviewed), and field research. Resume should also include specific experience interacting with local, state, and federal agencies within the context of resource management.


For more info, contact:

Application should be submitted to:
Dr. Mara Zimmerman
Fish Program, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way N
Olympia, WA 98501-1051


Our Opportunity ID: 18953
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