Scoping Biologist - Fish & Wildlife Biologist

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Job Title: Scoping Biologist - Fish & Wildlife Biologist 2 - Permanent -

Working Title: Scoping Biologist

Classification: Fish & Wildlife Biologist 2

Job Status: Full-Time/Permanent

WDFW Program: Fish Program – Fish Passage Division

Duty Station: Olympia, Washington – Thurston County

Location Notes: Although this is a hybrid opportunity, the successful incumbent must reside within the State of Washington and must be available to report to the duty station located in Olympia, Washington as needed. The selected candidate may be able to telework/work remotely up to 2 days per week at the discretion of the supervisor.

Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!

With sustainability and conservation in mind, you will be responsible for scientific studies, surveys, and/or scientific analyses.

In this dynamic role, you will work with the Scoping Biologists regarding fish passage requirements throughout Washington.

You thrive on building collaboration and teamwork, organizing and conducting habitat surveys in coordination with the Fish Passage Inventory Section to determine barrier status of stream crossings upstream and downstream of Fish Barrier Removal Board (FBRB) projects.

WHAT TO EXPECT - Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position will:

Works with the Scoping Biologists on project coordination, evaluation, and technical assistance associated with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) projects.

• Conducts the inspection of, schedules maintenance for, and reports on statewide WSDOT fish-ways.
• Provides general technical assistance to stakeholders related to fish, fish life impacts, and fish habitat.
• Reviews upstream and downstream habitat survey notes, identifies stream and site locations that need scoping prior to the design process, and may conduct associated investigations to make determinations.
• Support defishing activities prior to construction or during emergency situations as requested by regional WSDOT staff.

Works with the Fish Barrier Removal Board (FBRB) and the FBRB Technical Review Team (TRT) on proposed project evaluation and outreach to current and potential FBRB applicants.

• Conduct fish passage barrier inventory, assessments, and stream survey prioritization work for man-made barriers and stream reaches in coordination with WDFW inventory and assessment staff relating to potential or proposed fish barrier correction projects for the Fish Barrier Removal Board.
• Use the fish passage database, GIS software, and other data and information from other state agencies, federal agencies, local jurisdictions, and Tribes to determine fish passage barriers that impact anadromous stocks that are listed as threatened or endangered under the ESA, or that contribute to protection and recovery of southern resident orca whales, or that limit or prevent harvest of anadromous fish, or are upstream and downstream of WSDOT fish passage projects, and provide outreach to those barrier owners about the FBRB.
• Respond to internal and external data requests.
• Analyze data and create products, e.g., maps, reports, and summaries for the FBRB.

Complete administrative duties including reporting duties as assigned by the Scoping Biologist.

• Write and submit documents necessary for the day-to-day operations of the program.
• Write and submit regularly scheduled reports (e.g. monthly reports) when due.
• Providing information needed to complete reports for contract funding and deliverables as needed.

Working Conditions:

Work setting: Duties require periodic fieldwork, sometimes in remote locations and during inclement weather. Physical capacity to work in remote forested and aquatic environments, conducting fish surveys and other related tasks. These activities can consist of 8- to 10-hour days, for several days in a row. Walking over rough terrain for short distances (1 to 3 miles) regularly or occasionally over long distances (several miles).

The ability to carry up to 40 lbs. over uneven terrain, and frequent bending, stooping, and climbing in and out of streams and water areas is…