State Of Washington Olympia , WA 98504
Posted 1 week ago
Title- Killer Whale and Salmon Biometrician/Fish Biologist
Classification- Research Scientist 2
Job Status- Full-Time/Permanent
WDFW Program- Fish Program- Fish Management Division
Duty Station- Olympia, Washington- Thurston County
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Orca pod- Photo Credit: Damte Aubert
Embrace this unique role and collaborate with staff from other management agencies and workgroups around the West Coast to develop new analyses and review assessments conducted by other agencies.
With your experience, you will develop methods to assess how fisheries impact prey species abundance and apply those methods to understand how prey abundance changes caused by fisheries affect Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) demographics.
We are seeking a candidate to assist the WDFW modeling unit or policy staff with grant proposals to fund pertinent research, application and code development for SRKW or salmonid modeling tools, evaluations of the effect of management actions on salmonid or SRKW populations, and reviewing technical documents.
What to Expect-
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position will,
Senior Biometrician/Statistical Consultant.
WDFW Representative for Workgroups Related to SRKW and Salmon Population Assessments (PSC, PFMC, co-manager-NOAA).
Working Conditions:
Work setting: Work is primarily completed in an office setting or at workgroup meetings.
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday.
Travel requirements: Frequent travel for workgroups, typically between 5 and 10 meetings per year that are 4-5-days in duration.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in statistics, biostatistics, quantitative ecology, or quantitative fisheries.
And
Two (2) years of experience as a biometrician in the natural resources field.
And
Ability to conduct research at the Ph.D. level.
Please note: A Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, quantitative ecology, or quantitative fisheries may substitute for the required experience.
Job Knowledge:
Other skills and abilities:
License: Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:
Your application should 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: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Union- 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 spouses of active-duty military personnel 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:
Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
Veterans only- Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 - Biologist 1 - Veteran)
Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
As part of WDFW's 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 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.
Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.
Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to cheri.weld@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2024-08860.
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