Stewardship Fish and Wildlife Biologist

Stewardship Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Fish and Wildlife Biologist 4 (FWB4)

Location:

100% Remote Telework within WA

Work Hours:

flexibility may be available and considered

Relocation Compensation: may be available and considered

Salary: $5,812.00 - $7,817.00 Monthly

The Department of Natural Resources has an exciting opportunity within its Forest Resilience Division for a Stewardship Fish and Wildlife Biologist. This role focuses on helping non‑industrial private forest landowners meet wildlife objectives by providing technical assistance, education, and management guidance.

The Forest Resilience Division is responsible for assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of forest health activities across lands that restore ecological functions and support resilient communities. Its Service Forestry Program delivers technical assistance and educational services to forest landowners and partners.

• Provide on‑site fish and wildlife resource assessments for private forest landowners.
• Offer statewide scientific expertise and advice on fish and wildlife habitat needs for implementation of management plans and technical assistance during DNR and WSU educational events.
• Diagnose and assess forest wildlife damage problems and recommend control measures.
• Supply statewide professional consultation and advice to other natural resource professionals serving forest landowners.
• Develop, direct, manage, implement, and evaluate statewide biological studies.
• Lead development of program policies and guidance related to wildlife habitat and management on private forests.
• Review legislation and provide analysis on bills impacting wildlife management on private forest lands.
• GUIDE LANDOWNERS ON WILDLIFE REGULATION.
• Coordinate with other DNR programs and external public and private service providers.
• Develop educational materials and give presentations to family forest landowners, natural resource professionals, loggers, and other audiences about fish and wildlife habitat management.
• Teach fish and wildlife topics and WSU Extension programs, including field days, stewardship courses, advisor workshops, logger trainings, and community outreach.
• Author, edit, and review articles and publications on habitat management.
• Provide technical support for the Washington‑Oregon Woodland Fish and Wildlife Publication project and serve on its steering committee.

• Bachelor of Science in fish and wildlife biology, wildlife management, or a closely related field AND five years of professional, operational, field experience in forest fish and wildlife habitat management in the Pacific Northwest; or equivalent education plus experience.
• Experience with typical silvicultural and forest management practices in the Pacific Northwest, including road design, timber management planning, silviculture techniques, reforestation methods, and harvest boundary work.
• Experience teaching or providing group presentations to small forest landowners or non‑technical audiences.
• Experience interacting positively and collaboratively with the public and other professionals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint) and online presentation tools.
• Experience defining research problems and applying research methods to forestry‑related fish and wildlife projects.

• Use interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to build relationships with the public, partners, and agencies.
• Communicate orally and in writing persuasively; excellent public speaking skills.
• Create organizational systems to track program components and deadlines.
• Commit to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity and equity.