Fish & Wildlife Biologist 2 Forest Health Project Fish and Wildlife Biologist Recruitment # 2014-09-7243-08843 SALARY RANGE: $3,213 - $4,214 per month
TYPE OF POSITION: Non-Perm, Full-time. Duration 4-month. This position is represented by the WPEA LOCATION: Loomis, Washington CLOSES: September 14, 2014 Note: It is to your advantage to submit your materials sooner than later. POSITION PROFILE: This position serves as the DNR Northeast Region Forest Health Project Wildlife Biologist in Okanogan and Ferry Counties. As a consulting expert on wildlife and habitat issues, and with direction from the Region Biologist and Highlands District Manager, this position will provide survey information and field data to assist project personnel in planning, prescribing, and implementing forest health funded activities throughout the Forest Health Hazard Warning Area ensuring landscape and stand level objectives are met. The primary duties of the position are to; Provide consulting services to region field and office staff related to the effects of forest land management activities on wildlife and wildlife habitats in the Forest Health Hazard Warning Area. Conduct wildlife, vegetation, and habitat surveys and assessments. Serve as a specialist on the integration of federal and state regulations into land management activities including the DNR's Lynx Habitat Management Plan, Policy for Sustainable Forests, 2012 recommendations of the Forest Health Technical Advisory Committee, DNR's Strategic Plan, Habitat Conservation Plan, Washington Forest Practice Rules, State Trust Lands Policy, Procedures, and Guidelines as they relate to fish and wildlife, and fish and wildlife habitats. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree in wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science. AND One year of professional experience in wildlife management or wildlife research, or habitat management or habitat research. A Master's degree in the applicable science will substitute for the required experience. OR- One year as a Fish & Wildlife Biologist 1. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working collaboratively with special interest groups. Experience driving in adverse winter weather conditions while towing a trailer. Experience safely operating a snowmobile. Ability to work efficiently and remain productive with little supervision. Experience providing technical support and direction to professional staff. For more information and how to apply, please go to: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dnr/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=959925 Questions? Please contact Scott Fisher at (509) 684-7474 or e-mail us at dnrrecruit...@dnr.wa.gov.
