Responsibilities:

• Collects, both individually or as part of a team, detailed environmental data and information
• Works as part of a team to conduct physical and/or biological surveys of streams, riparian areas, and/or uplands.
• Implements field protocols for estimating juvenile salmonid abundance and adult spawner counts.
• Implements field protocols on wildlife habitat, stream morphology, stream water temperature, riparian vegetation, and microclimate.
• Gathers forest measurement data, such as tree diameter, species identification, tree density, and understory vegetation.
• Gathers time-sensitive, degradable biological samples, including periphytic algae, stream water column, water chemistry samples, foliar litter, salmonid carcasses, and macroinvertebrates.
• Utilizes lab equipment and chemicals for processing biological samples.
• Operates and maintains field instruments and equipment such as stream flow meters, stream temperature sensors, wildlife cameras, acoustic monitors, light recorders, field tablets, and backpack electro fishers.
• Drives vehicles on unimproved roads and navigates unmarked road systems, navigates and hikes rough, remote terrain, and copes with a variety of weather conditions.
• Assists the field lead with organizing the day-to-day activities of interns and/or volunteers.
• Records and manages raw data on paper datasheets and electronically (using handheld tablets and GPS).
• Error-proof and manages multiple databases, including operational logs, temperature data, photos, and site access notes.
• Reviews and identifies species from wildlife camera imagery.

Required Qualifications:

• One year of experience in environmental monitoring;
  OR An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of environmental sampling and data collection.
• Experience in data entry and management.
• Professional interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• This position works primarily in the field with occasional work in an office setting. This position must have the ability to navigate steep, uneven terrain in all weather conditions. This position must also be able to lift and transport up to 50lbs of equipment on foot to and from sampling sites, regardless of sampling sites (excluding conditions that are determined to risk worker safety). Ability to hike over rugged terrain and in streams, often in harsh weather conditions. This position must be able to navigate to and from remote locations on foot and in an agency-assigned vehicle.
• This position requires travel less than 5% of the time for remote field visits and to attend meetings.
• A valid driver’s license and two years of driving experience. Additionally, DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted (for example, Occupational/Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices). This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.

• Experience with multiple-pass removal backpack electrofishing.
• Experience with stream sampling techniques.
• Experience with riparian and upland forest surveys.
• Experience identifying salmon and tree species common to Washington’s Olympic Peninsula.

Application Requirements: Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents, please contact DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

• Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: References are optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least 3 professional references with current telephone numbers, including your current or most recent supervisor.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.