Employer: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Expires: 04/29/2025
Title- Grays Harbor District Biologist Classification- Fish and Wildlife Biologist 4Job Status- Full-Time - PermanentWDFW Program- Fish Program Duty Station- Montesano, Washington – Grays Harbor CountyPosting Timeline- This recruitment is scheduled to be posted until April 28, 2025. The first review of applications will take place on April 7, 2025. Application review is ongoing, submit your application materials as soon as possible, this recruitment may be closed at any time. Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW! As the lead expert for fishery management, oversee stock assessment activities for anadromous salmonids, with a focus on salmon and steelhead. Collaborating with tribes, industry, and stakeholders, you will manage resources to balance conservation and utilization goals while promoting sustainable fisheries. Your expertise will also shape policy decisions and contribute to technical reports that guide the future of fisheries management in Washington. What to Expect-Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Grays Harbor District Biologist will, Conduct Program Oversight and Coordination: Program development and implementation of stock assessment studies designed to support in the development of escapement and catch estimates, stock run reconstruction, and forecasts of adult salmon and steelhead abundance.Lead a stock assessment team comprised of permanent and temporary Fish and Wildlife Biologists and scientific technicians. Oversee the development of appropriate harvest models used to establish non-treaty commercial and recreational fisheries. Provide analysis and develops appropriate decisions for in-season run size model updates and fisheries adjustments.Develop and maintain salmon and steelhead forecasting models and oversee data management and implementation of these models for use in development of forecasted abundances and fishery schedules.Administer and supervise a team of salmon, steelhead, and trout biologists who lead stock assessment, adult abundance estimation, and fishery monitoring and research in District 17: Recruitment, hiring, budget and oversight to ensure objectives outlined in position descriptions are met. Gather data in rivers using a variety of methods including stream walking, snorkeling, and operation of both motorized and non-motorized watercraft to identify, count and/or collect fish, and/or deploy and inspect field gear.Treaty and non-treaty fishing season setting including direct involvement in the North of Falcon Process:District Liaison with WDFW's policy, tribal co-managers, federal agencies, and constituency to facilitate resolutions to technical and policy issues associated with the annual development of salmon fisheries. Provide technical expertise and policy guidance for fishery development during the North of Falcon/ PFMC process. Develops, writes, and implements final salmon fishery management plans. Develop, write, and implement permanent and emergency fisheries regulations. Formal communication of information and Ideas:Technical and Policy expert in tribal negotiations and agreements including forecasting, escapement estimates, and harvest management plans.Publish scientific findings in peer reviewed publications, books and/or internal reports/memos. Chehalis Basin Strategy:Representative for Fish Management as a member of the multi-agency/consultant work group that implements the Aquatic Species Restoration Plan (ASRP) for the Chehalis Basin. Working Conditions: Work Setting, including hazards:Primarily an office working environment with periodic field work.The salmon season setting process involves travel by air and long road trips, stays in hotels, and ground transportation in unfamiliar locations.This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.Field work may involve the following:Driving and hiking into remote areas on private and public lands usually conducted alone or with a team on foot or in boats.Working in inclement weather within varying stream flow and visibility conditions in a wide variety of terrain and stream substrate conditions.Walking in or along streams with slick boulders, crawling over logjams, wading across riffles with moderate – fast current or maneuvering watercraft listed above.Lift and maneuver equipment upwards to or greater than 40 pounds (occurs rarely).Snorkeling in cold, fast-flowing/whitewater conditions and walking over rough terrain in varying environmental conditions.Schedule:Typically, Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. There is often a need for flexible work scheduling during peak periods.The equivalent salmon management process is lengthier beginning in November and ending in early April each year. This includes participating in long internal and external meetings, and many hours of data analysis and negotiations.Steelhead surveys are conducted from March - early June each year.Salmon and steelhead assessments require a flex schedule to meet the demands of unpredictable weather and river flows.Travel Requirements: Salmon season setting process requires traveling up to four (4) days per week approximately two (2) times each year. Occasional out of state meetings are necessary to report findings from research activities.Tools and Equipment: Computer (either desktop and/or laptop) and necessary software, power and drift boats, electrofishers, nets, GPS equipment, motor vehicles, digital camera, flowmeter, radio communication equipment, tagging equipment a variety of tagging/monitoring equipment including various types of nets.Customer Interactions: Interact with the public directly and conduct public meetings, prepare and present before the WDFW Commission, members of multi-agency work groups, and is the primary liaison with tribal co-managers. Qualifications:Required Qualifications: Option 1: Bachelor's degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science and five (5) years of professional experience in fish management or fish research, wildlife management or wildlife research, or habitat management or habitat research. Option 2: Master’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science and four (4) years of professional experience in fish management or fish research, wildlife management or wildlife research, or habitat management or habitat research.Option 3: Ph.D. in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science and three (3) years of professional experience in fish management or fish research, wildlife management or wildlife research, or habitat management or habitat research.Option 4: Four (4) years as a Fish & Wildlife Biologist 3.Please Note: Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis. Certifications/Licenses:Valid Driver’s License.Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:Successful completion of agency training and/or certification for assigned watercraft, stream surveying, and snorkeling is dependent on supervisory direction, position need and training availability.WDFW snorkel training and certification, with completion within six (6) months of hire and renewal expected annually. Preferred Qualifications:In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:Master’s degree in fisheries management or a similar natural resource field. Published article(s) as lead author in a peer reviewed journal.Experience with: Analyzing and interpreting information to identify the best options or better courses of action, etc.Preparing written, peer reviewed publications/reports to communicate statistical and other findings.Giving verbal reports of findings or recommendations (e.g., presentations).Current fishery science methodologies including tagging methods (passive integrated transponder [PIT], acoustic, radio, genetic etc), age analysis (scale and otolith) and habitat assessment.Designing and implementing studies aimed at improving management and understanding of Grays Harbor fish (such as salmon and steelhead) and associated fisheries.Communicating effectively with biologists and research scientists to aid in inter and intra agency collaboration.A variety of tagging methods to assess the status of fish populations (such as PIT, acoustic, genetics etc.)Competencies: Familiarity with operating power and drift boats, electrofishers, nets, GPS equipment, motor vehicles (cars, trucks, 4- wheel drive vehicles), digital cameras, flowmeters, and radio communications equipment.Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), word processing and databases (e.g., Access) Power Point presentation software, and GIS software (e.g., ArcView), and statistical methodologies. 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 professional references with current contact information. Supplemental InformationIn 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: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents Union - 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. Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice: Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following: Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov. Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran)Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion EmployerAs part of WDFW’s 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 fairly and 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.Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com. Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2025-01964.Follow us on social media: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
Employer: University of Cincinnati - College of Arts & Sciences
Expires: 04/29/2025
The Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI) seeks a highly motivated and advanced Sophomore/Junior/Senior video and motion graphics student. The successful candidate will create high-quality graphic design stills and motion graphics (optimized for online training) for a cybersecurity institute based at the University of Cincinnati dedicated to developing statewide cybersecurity training that will reach tens of thousands of Ohioans.Specifically, we're seeking a student with experience in information graphic design capable of motion and video design. This is a full-time position (35 hours/week, Monday to Friday) for Summer 2025 (May 12 – August 9, 2025). The motion graphics created will be used in a learning management system that delivers comprehensive cybersecurity training and education to public employees in Ohio's local governments. The selected candidate will collaborate and brainstorm with researchers on a conceptual design for the visual required and then independently develop stills and motion graphics that meet the researcher's requirements within established and often tight timelines. The student must also adhere to the UC accessibility policy.Position Summary.OCRI is actively recruiting an experienced student eager to demonstrate their motion graphics and graphic design skills as specified below. OCRI is an equal-opportunity employer.This full-time position serves as an artistic Creative Visual Collaborator, working closely with Faculty, Research Affiliates, Graduate Fellows, and Graduate Research Assistants to bring complex cyber theories and strategies to life through motion graphic design.Skills required for this position include:Brainstorming and CollaborationCreativityVideo Editing2D AnimationColor CorrectionSound design and mixingProject ManagementSMART Goal SettingInterpersonal SkillsInitiative / Self-StarterCritical ThinkingDecision-making skillsUnderstanding of and adherence to the University of Cincinnati Accessibility PoliciesHighly regarded skills, but not essential:o Java Scripto Wireframingo User Experience Design (UI)o User Interface Design (UX)Software Experience:Adobe Suite, including:o Adobe Illustratoro Adobe After Effectso Adobe Premiere Proo Adobe PhotoshopHighly regarded software experience, but not essential:o Visual effects knowledgeo AdobeXDo Adobe DreamweaverPosition Details:$17/hour• 35 hours/weekMinimum Qualifications:At least 18 years of ageEnrolled as a University of Cincinnati studentPreferred GPA of 3.0Applications should include:• PortfolioLocation of Position:The Ohio Cyber Range Institute is located in Digital Futures Interdisciplinary Research Building (3080 Exploration Ave) in the Innovation District. We will be working in person and according to current University of Cincinnati COVID guidelines
Employer: Infinite Legacy
Expires: 04/28/2025
General Job Summary:The Education Intern provides quality compliance and administrative support to the education team, education clients, and organization teammates. The Intern is responsible for maintaining satisfied clients by delivering assistance and administrative support to the education team on various projects.The Education Intern must be available to work a minimum of 24 hours a week. Typical schedule will be Monday – Friday during normal business hours. Education and Experience:Must currently be seeking a Bachelor’s degree. Majors in Education, Instructional Design, Business Administration, Healthcare, or similar field preferred.Must have good interpersonal, verbal and written communication.Capable of working in teams and building good relationships with a high degree of personal integrity, trust and work ethics.Able to prioritize, multi-task and maintain attention to detail.Experience using Microsoft Office applications; proficient or advanced skills in Excel highly preferred.Ability to stay organized and meet deadlines.Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.Local candidates only, stipend will not be provided. Duties/Responsibilities:Contribute to the development of learning objectives, resource tools, and other materials in support of training and education initiatives.Prepare Word, Excel, E-learning, and PowerPoint documents and training material packets, in support of Education Team activities.Create, maintain and update spreadsheets in support of projects, with focus on metric tracking.Participate in tracking, analysis and reporting of all data elements associated with the Education Team’s metrics.Track progress, deadlines, and priorities of key Education Team projects.Proofread Education and Training documents, to include course curriculums, modules, and presentations.Attend organization and department-based meeting and activities.
Employer: San Francisco State University - College of Liberal and Creative Arts
Expires: 04/28/2025
Basic informationJob descriptionProvide classroom instruction, give assignments to students, prepare materials, assess student performance, tutor students and determine grades, in Creative Writing 101 (Introduction to Creative Writing), Creative Writing 301 (Fundamentals of Creative Writing, Creative Writing 302 (Fundamentals of Creative Reading) or Creative Writing 510 (The Creative Process) or on occasion another undergraduate class according to GTA’s expertise. Minimum Qualifications: Please note well that you must be an enrolled, continuing graduate student in academic year 2025-26 to be eligible for employment for these positions. CSU and SFSU policy is explicit in the requirement that all Graduate Teaching Associates must be enrolled, continuing graduate students; candidates cannot be awarded the MA or MFA and maintain their GTA position. CSU and SFSU policy also are clear in the levels of the courses that graduate students are designated to teach. See the University Bulletin description of 'Teaching Associate Positions' for further information http://bulletin.sfsu.edu/graduate-education/registration/.Other Minimum qualifications are- classified graduate standing in• SFSU Creative Writing MFA degree program student, with 18 units completed by the end of Spring 2025 semester, to be considered to teach C W 101, C W 301 and/or C W 510; OR• SFSU English, Creative Writing MA program student to be considered to teach C W 101. OR• SFSU Creative Writing MA program student to be considered to teach C W 101.Additional experience as an instructional aid is helpful, but not required.Beyond these minimum qualifications, the candidate's potential as a teacher of Creative Writing is determined by the letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial SFSU transcripts, the sample C W 301 syllabus or C W 101 syllabus, and an interview with the Creative Writing Department GTA Hiring Committee. You'll be emailed to schedule your Zoom Interview.
Employer: Great Basin Institute
Expires: 04/28/2025
The RA Program at GBI, in cooperation with United States Fish and Wildlife Service at Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, is recruiting 2 AmeriCorps members to serve as a Wildlife Recovery Technicians. The Great Basin Institute is working cooperatively with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Complex based in Ventura, CA to support the California Condor Recovery Program. Two (2) Wildlife Technicians will be selected to assist in management of the free flying population of California Condors in southern California for a 6-month duration. Primary Responsibilities:This position focuses on management of the free flying population of California Condors in Southern California. The selected applicant will primarily focus on trapping wild condors, release and monitoring of captive bred juvenile condors, monitoring behaviors, nesting, mating, feeding and other activities indicative of how well individuals are adapting to their new environment. Additionally, the technician will assist in acquiring and dropping carcasses to feed the condors, mobile tracking, and general maintenance around the refuges. Field work requires the ability to work independently and as a team; work and sometimes camp in remote areas during inclement weather or harsh environmental conditions; travel via UTV (training provided), 4WD vehicle, or by foot, in steep mountainous terrain; carry 50 lb carcasses to feeding sites; keep detailed field notes; follow data collection protocols for the collection and entry of accurate and consistent data; and assist in routine office work. * Members are required to take a mandatory 30-minute lunch break each service day. This break does not count toward their service hours for the education award. Timeline:27-week appointment beginning early May 2025Full-time 40 hours/weekThe schedule is typically hitch-based consisting of ten, 8-hour days on, four days off Location:The Research Associate will be stationed and will have housing available during hitch at: Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge (Ventura County, CA): Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1974 for the recovery of the endangered California condor. This 2,471-acre Refuge adjoins the southern boundary of the Sespe Condor Sanctuary, a component of the U.S. Forest Service, Los Padres National Forest. The 53,000-acre Sanctuary contains critical California condor nesting and roosting habitat. Strategically located adjacent to the Sanctuary, the Refuge helps buffer these nesting and roosting areas from human disturbance and protects a portion of the foraging habitat within a much larger area where the condors have historically foraged and fed. Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge also protects a variety of plant communities that provide habitat for other species protected under the federal Endangered Species Act. Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge (Maricopa, CA): As a hub of condor activity and research opportunities, Bitter Creek NWR is a unique keystone at the nexus of two mountain ranges serving as an important corridor for condors and other wildlife. The refuge protects habitat within an important east/west running mountain range and provides movement corridors for populations of native ungulates, raptors, and other wildlife. Condor and other wildlife movements extend beyond refuge boundaries and exemplify the Service’s contribution to a much larger conservation initiative as we partner with public and private landowners. Alongside these charismatic animals, so, too, can lesser-known and rare wildlife and plant species thrive within this intact and functioning ecosystem. Also protected on the refuge are Native American cultural resources and remnants of 19th-century homesteads. Both refuges are remote, with the closest access to grocery stores and gas stations about 40 minutes away. Technicians should plan on bringing their food for the 10 day hitch up to refuge with them. Both refuges have bunkhouses with full kitchens, electricity, and wifi. Compensation and Benefits:Living Allowance: approximately $1,200 biweekly (before taxes); Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (EAP; 900 Hours): $3697.50 upon successful completion of term; Benefits:Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance;$25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost;Uniform Reimbursement Not-to-exceed $500.00Access to Pro Deals; Housing: Housing is available for the entire duration of the applicants’ terms, if needed, and will switch between Hopper Mountain and Bitter Creek NWRs based on management needs at either location. Segal Education Award:After successfully completing an AmeriCorps term of service members are eligible to receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. Award varies based on term of service. You can use the award to repay qualified student loans and to pay current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs. Student Loan Forbearance:If you are currently paying on any federal student loans you have the option to put those loans into forbearance during your time as an AmeriCorps volunteer, that will allow you to cease payments while serving. Interest Accrual Repayment:As an AmeriCorps alum, you are eligible to have the National Service Trust pay all or a portion of the interest that accumulated on your qualified student loan(s) during your term of service. These payments are made in addition to the Education Award, and are not deducted from your Education Award balance. To be eligible to have accrued interest paid: The loan must have been placed in forbearance for the service period, and you must have successfully completed a term of service and received an Education Award. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Eligibility:AmeriCorps Volunteers qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Qualifications:Required:(This AmeriCorps position is open to US Citizens, Nationals, or Permanent Residents age 17 or older)Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences (e.g., biology, ecology, wildlife management, or related field) or coursework and related experiencePrevious experience following protocols for field sampling and data collection and related experience in data entry, collection and managementUnderstanding of issues related to threatened and endangered species, and familiarity with the ecology of the study region preferred (Local Applicants Highly Encouraged to Apply!)Previous experience in using radio telemetry to locate free-ranging animals preferredExperience in the use of GPS units for navigation and collecting spatial dataPossess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Tolerant of working in variable weather conditions, willing and able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, and able to hike 2-5+ miles daily on uneven terrain while carrying a pack sometimes exceeding 50 lbs.Comfortable handling animal carcassesComfortable working independently, sometimes at night Willingness and ability to camp at primitive sites for several consecutive nightsAbility to work productively as part of a team to accomplish mutual goals and follow safe working practicesPossess a valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving recordExperience safely operating 4WD vehicles and UTVsAmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limited to earning equivalent of two full-time education awards), (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) name search and federal criminal background check, (4) adhere to the rules, regulations and code of conduct as specified in the Member Service Agreement; and (5) not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.Ability and willingness to handle wildlife under supervision. How to Apply:Please apply online through this application link by submitting an up-to-date resume, one page cover letter that details your interest in the position, and any qualifications not fully described in your resume, contact information for three professional and/or academic references. Be sure to complete any preliminary questions prompted in the application and sign your application. Public Land Corps Hiring Authority:This project is federally funded through the Public Land Corps Hiring Authority. Participants serving under this authority may be eligible for the PLC non-competitive hiring status and certificate. The PLC Authority requires all applicants meet the age and US Citizen requirements. Additional information regarding the PLC can be found on the GBI website under the Research Associate Programs FAQ. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organization's ongoing needs.Disclaimer: Although the organization has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, GBI reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the organization, at any time, with or without advance notice.