Regional Diversity Technician - Scientific Technician 2 - Perm - 2025-07330

Working Title-Regional Diversity Technician Classification-Scientific Technician 2 Job Status-Full-Time/Permanent WDFW Program-Wildlife Program – Region 2 Duty Station-*Wenatchee, Washington – Chelan County*While this position may offer a telework option, the successful candidate must be available to report to the duty station as needed.

• Conduct regular survey and monitoring efforts for greater sage-grouse, Columbian sharp-tailed grouse, Columbia Basin pygmy rabbits, and northern leopard frogs.
• Assist with reintroduction and recovery efforts for Columbia Basin pygmy rabbits, northern leopard frogs and grouse species!
• Conduct field surveys with 4x4 trucks, binoculars, spotting scopes, GPS units, and mapping software (Arc Pro, ArcOnline, Avenza, OnXHunt).
• Follow established survey protocols for lek counts and searches for greater sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse during spring months.
• Perform transect surveys for pygmy rabbit burrow systems and collect fecal pellets for DNA analysis during late summer and winter.
• Perform surveys for calling frogs, egg masses, and metamorphs in wetland habitat for northern leopard frogs.
• Assist with survey efforts for a variety of other species including small mammals, bats, raptors, herpetofauna, and mesocarnivores.
• Collect biological samples for genetic and disease testing.
• Assist with recovery and reintroduction efforts for threatened and endangered species.
• Assist with capture, translocation, and reintroduction efforts for pygmy rabbits, which will involve assisting the pygmy rabbit team with capturing, handling, and transporting rabbits.
• Assist with trapping and vaccination of wild pygmy rabbit populations.
• Assist with reintroduction efforts for northern leopard frog, including collecting and transporting egg masses for captive breeding and monitoring released frogs.
• Monitor extant northern leopard frog populations and conduct frog surveys where occupancy is unknown.
• Assist with lethal control of American bullfrogs when necessary.

• Graduation from high school or GED (including one year of high school science), and two (2) years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1.
• Graduation from high school or GED (including one year of high school science), and two (2) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist.

• Health insurance
• 401k matching
• Flight privileges
• Paid leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Sick Leave
• Dependent care assistance
• Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.