Area Habitat Biologist - Fish & Wildlife Biologist 3

Working Title- Area Habitat Biologist, Classification- Fish & Wildlife Biologist 3, Job Status- Full-Time/Permanent, WDFW Program- Habitat Program – Protection Division, Duty Station- Montesano, Washington – Grays Harbor County

• Review and comment on environmental documents
• Administer the Hydraulic Project Approval process
• Coordinate participation and discussion of project proposals
• Issue, process, condition, or deny standard, expedited and emergency HPA’s
• Provide biological expertise to the Department of Natural Resources
• Collaborate with state and federal forest management agencies
• Provide provisions for the protection of fish life
• Participate in Water Type Modification Interdisciplinary teams
• Assist with the review and development of wildlife plans
• Provide review and comment on County/City Critical Areas Ordinances and Shoreline Master Program updates
• Foster open collaborative partnerships with City and County planners
• Provide written comments to local government planning staff
• Assist City and County planners and the public in using and interpreting Priority Habitats and Species (PHS) management recommendations and mapping
• Serve as a habitat restoration and enhancement expert
• Serve as habitat restoration and enhancement projects lead
• Provide information on fish life histories and habitat requirements
• Participate in salmon recovery Lead Entity process
• Serve on technical committees
• Provide technical assistance, field review and rank SRFB funded projects

• Two (2) years as a Fish & Wildlife Biologist 2
• Bachelor's Degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, environmental science, or related field
• Three (3) years of professional experience in fish management or research, wildlife management or research, or habitat management or research

• Health insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Dependent care assistance
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer