Wildlife Area Manager - Fish & Wildlife Biologist 3 - Permanent - *15384-23

FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
 WILDLIFE AREA MANAGER
 FISH & WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST 3

Wildlife Program – Lands Division

Wenatchee, Washington – Chelan County

This position may be eligible for telework.   The default assigned work location of all WDFW positions – both on-site and telework-eligible positions – are within the State of Washington.  Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs.

Serve as a senior-level professional biologist within the Chelan Wildlife Area, and support DFW’s mission by implementing or overseeing land management actions such as habitat rehabilitation, vegetation management, operation and maintenance of a shooting range, fence maintenance, boundary signage, and trail and access maintenance.

Monitoring of priority habitats and species is an important function of this position, as well as maintaining good neighbor relationships and communicating emergent issues and challenges.

Mule deer – Photo Credit: Alan Bauer

In this dynamic role, you will negotiate and administer leases and management agreements.

With your experience, you will monitor lease and management plan compliance.

Here is some of what you will be doing:

Implementation of management plans. In addition to communicating, coordinating and collaboration with senior staff, this position monitors projects and activities: 

• Be the point person for emergent issues stemming from WDFW land management in the assigned area.
• Implements field projects.
• Conducts field inspections and gathers data.
• Identify, write, acquire, and manage grants.

Supervises, trains, and evaluates work performance for Wildlife Area staff, Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) crews, volunteers, correction crews, and/or contractors: 

• Coordinates and oversees projects, contracts, and WCC crews, and volunteer activities in support of agency mission and regional priorities.
• Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of staff, adjust assignments and schedules to respond to fluctuating workloads and emerging issues.

Provides technical expertise to staff that may include water rights, agricultural leases, vegetation management, outdoor recreational activities, commercial use, etc., that occur on the Chelan Wildlife Area. Performs public outreach in various formats including in field contacts, public meetings, and organized events:

• Responding to various inquiries and participating in meetings, such as District Team, Wildlife Area Advisory Committee, etc., to discuss items listed in the duties above.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • office setting that includes reading, writing, phone, and computer use and may include travel for field duties (see Travel Requirements). Hazards include working around pesticides and heavy equipment, and working in inclement weather in remote areas. Must be able to walk over difficult terrain, lift and carry at least 40 pounds short distances to load and transport equipment and gear, operate a backpack sprayer with a 25-pound load in steep terrain, and operate a variety of equipment that may include ATVs and tractors.
• Schedule:
  • 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
  • Duties occasionally require work more than 40 hours per week.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Occasional overnight travel is required (~6 days/year).
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Heavy equipment, spray tanks, backpack sprayers, hand tools, etc.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Effective negotiation and communication with clients, local government officials, agricultural operations, and special interest groups.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree in wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science.

• Three (3) years of professional (paid) experience in wildlife management, wildlife research, habitat management, or habitat research. 
  • Please note:
    • A Master’s degree in the applicable science will substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
    • A Ph.D. in the applicable science may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

• Two (2) years as a Fish & Wildlife Biologist 2.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Pesticide applicators license within 6-months of hiring.

• Basic understanding of farm machinery and implements, heavy equipment operation, and general maintenance.
• Basic understanding of integrated pest management.
• Familiarity with cultural and environmental compliance.

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification. 

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable/listed on your application.

In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume. 
• Three professional references. 

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

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM: 

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

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.

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VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter to Cheri.Weld@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE: 

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at Cheri.Weld@dfw.wa.gov.  
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.

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.  

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 JaymeChase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

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.

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