Puget Sound Recreational Fishery Manager Fish & Wildlife Biologist 4 Permanent
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Job Location:
Thurston County, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 5812 - 7817
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Working Title-Puget Sound Recreational Fishery Manager
Classification-Fish & Wildlife Biologist 4
Job Status-Full-Time/Permanent
WDFW Program-Fish Program Puget Sound Management
Duty Station-*Olympia Washington Thurston County
*While this position may offer a telework option the successful candidate must be available to report to the duty station as needed.
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Photo Caption Salmon anglers Photo Credit: Chase Gunnell
Are you an experienced biologist specializing in fisheries managment
In this dynamic roleyou will review and interpret Catch Record Card (CRC) data and estimates for biological accuracy feasibility validity and value.
With your experienceyou will lead the development of recreational salmon fishery regulations including producing emergency rules in-season.
We are seeking a candidateto represent the State of Washington and recreational community in fishery management forums.
WHAT TO EXPECT -
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role this position will:
In coordination with the Puget Sound Salmon Manager and Policy Staff manage the Puget Sound Recreational salmon fishery to meet harvest objectives and conservation goals by appropriate regulatory rules (WACs).
- Formulate pre-season and plan or modify in-season recreational fishery management recommendations designed to achieve harvest of all-citizen allocation share consistent with resource conservation needs biological principles and agency policies. Produce emergency rules in-season which are necessary to implement the intent of approved annual management plans.
- Lead the permanent rules process after the NOF process for recreational salmon fisheries taking public comments through a variety of correspondence methods including public hearings for Puget Sound recreational fisheries and other regional fisheries.
- Contribute to drafting and editing the Concise Explanatory Statement (CES) for each fishery year.
- Lead the development and production of the annual Washington Sport Fishing Rules Pamphlet each year coordinating with a large team of fisheries management staff to meet tight deadlines for editing review and production of the pamphlet statewide.
Serve as an integral lead team member for the State of Washington in the annual salmon management planning process called North of Falcon (NOF) including interpreting agency policy for development of goals and objectives for Puget Sound recreational fisheries negotiating and consensus-building among multi-jurisdictional (17 Puget Sound Treaty Tribes) colleagues to achieve harvest management plans conservation plans and technical review of resource impact assessments.
- Produce analytically derived model inputs for use in the pre-season salmon fisheries planning model the Fisheries Regulations Assessment Model (FRAM).
- Provide estimates of recreational fishery catch for Puget Sound and freshwater fisheries for use in run reconstruction pre-season modeling and fishery management plans.
- Work cooperatively with constituents in developing harvest plans communicating annual fishing plans and interpreting regulation models and expected fishery impacts.
- Lead the Puget Sound Recreational Fishing Advisors group to coordinate input from the public through advisors regarding priorities and recommendations for salmon fisheries management in Puget Sound including intensive work with advisors during the NOF pre-season planning process.
- Lead internal and public meetings regarding Puget Sound Recreational fisheries.
Review update and maintain the Puget Sound marine and freshwater recreational salmon catch database to evaluate trends in the recreational fishery.
- Produce reports tables graphs and interprets CRC data in response to requests by other managers co-managers other agencies user groups and interested members of the public.
- Provide analyses of the data conclusions developed from the database for the justification of recreational salmon fisheries.
On-going Fishery Management Outreach and Coordination.
- Promotes understanding of recreational fishing issues and rules through frequent interaction with the co-managers media fishing clubs stakeholder groups and other interested parties.
In coordination with Puget Sound Salmon Policy and Science Staff review and provide direction on proposed recreational salmon fishery monitoring projects to the Puget Sound Salmon Management Team.
- Analyze and interpret data resulting from agency research develop conclusions and formulate and prescribe management strategies for the recreational fishery in Puget Sound and statewide. These management strategies must be consistent with the stipulations and guidelines of the Pacific Salmon Treaty the federal Endangered Species Act Pacific Fishery Management Council management frameworks and WA State Fish and Wildlife Commission policies and objectives.
Other occasional duties as assigned.
- Prepares evidence and arguments that may be presented in proceedings of the US or State Courts as required.
- Respond to the public media and industry verbal and written questions by drafting correspondence and answering telephone inquiries.
- Upon request represents the State of Washington and recreational community in fishery management forums including as an appointed member to the Pacific Salmon Commissions (PSC) Selective Fishery Evaluation Committee (SFEC) to evaluate mark-selective fishery proposals pre-season as well as post-season and as a liaison to Canada at their recreational fishery development public process.
Working Conditions:
Work setting: Most work is conducted in an office setting. On rare occasions field work may be required. Physical demands may include repetitive hand and finger movements; prolonged sitting standing walking squatting kneeling bending and lifting (up to 50 lbs.); working in confined spaces; and climbing in and out of boats. This position may involve working in or near water including tasks that require navigating negotiating and performing duties related to water environments. Duties may include operating boats with outboard motors sampling salmon from a boat and working with fish blood and slime. Required safety equipment may include raingear equipment holsters and personal flotation devices.
Schedule: Full-time working 40 hours per week. The standard work schedule is Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM however the schedule includes the potential for occasional evening or weekend work as needed. Alternative schedules may be considered based on business needs.
Travel requirements: Some annual travel is required (approximately 10-14 days annually) as a North of Falon (NOF) team member.
Customer Interactions: This position interacts with Statewide Salmon Manager; Modeling staff (i.e. FRAM) within the Fishery Planning Modeling Regulation and ESA response group; Salmon & steelhead stock assessment staff; Puget Sound and Ocean Sampling Unit staff and supervisors Puget Sound Salmon Management Unit staff and supervisor WDFW regional biologists; Tribal and Northwest Indian Fishery Commission (NWIFC) representatives including NWIFC biometricians; Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada staff Pacific Salmon Commission staff; Recreational fishing industry representatives. WDFW biometricians; WDFW salmon policy lead managers (Directors office); Federal fisheries representatives (e.g. from NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service); North of Falcon and Pacific Fishery Management Council representatives; Public constituents.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
Option 1:
A Bachelors degree with major study in a natural science.
And
Five (5) years professional experience in natural resource management.
And
Knowledge of pacific salmon biology and statistical theory and techniques.
And
One (1) year or more of leadership/supervisory duties including conflict resolution training and development planning and assigning work evaluating performance
And
Valid drivers license.
Option 2:
Four (4) years as a Fish & Wildlife Biologist 3.
And
One (1) year or more of leadership/supervisory duties including conflict resolution training and development planning and assigning work evaluating performance
And
Valid drivers license.
Option 3:
Masters degree in a natural science.
And
Knowledge of pacific salmon biology and statistical theory and techniques.
And
Three (3) years professional experience in natural resource management.
And
One (1) year or more of leadership/supervisory duties including conflict resolution training and development planning and assigning work evaluating performance.
And
Valid drivers license.
Option 4:
Ph.D. degree in a natural science.
And
Knowledge of pacific salmon biology and statistical theory and techniques.
And
One (1) year or more of leadership/supervisory duties including conflict resolution training and development planning and assigning work evaluating performance.
And
Valid drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:
- Basic knowledge of the Recreational salmon and marine fish enhancement program (RCW 77.105).
- Advanced knowledge of Puget Sound salmon stocks associated salmonid life history characteristics and habitat requirements for both freshwater and marine ecosystems.
- Knowledge of and established relationships with recreational fishing stakeholders (fishing clubs conservation clubs advisors activists etc.) in Puget Sound.
- Basic or working knowledge of salmon hatchery principles.
- Working knowledge of Fisheries Management techniques and Tribal Case Law in Washington State.
- Basic knowledge of Federal Fisheries Management Forums and Regulatory Standards.
- Working knowledge of coded wire tag analyses.
- Basic knowledge of the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30).
- Intermediate experience working with Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word and working knowledge of R SQL Python SAS or other statistical and computing software and web applications such as iForms is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively organize multiple assignments sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities to produce work products that are accurate thorough and on time.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Your application should include the following:
- A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
- An up-to-date resume.
- A cover letter detailing your interest in the position your relevant skills and experience and why you are the ideal candidate.
- At least three (3) professional references with current contact information.
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.
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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 fairlyand 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.
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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
