Wetlands/Riparian Scientist Recruitment # 2013-12-NWIFC Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission Located: Olympia, Washington Salary Range: $4,393 - $6,261 per month/$52,717 - $75,136 per year Closes: January 13, 2014
This is a permanent, full-time position that is associated with the Washington state Forest Practices Adaptive Management Program and will participate in a team-oriented research and monitoring program with a focus on evaluating the effectiveness of Washington state forest practices rules and regulations applicable to forested wetlands and riparian areas. This position will be employed by and located - along with three other Cooperative Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Committee (CMER) scientists - at the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission in Olympia, Washington. (For more information about Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission go to: www.nwicf.org.) Examples of research and monitoring areas likely to be addressed by this position include: * Evaluating the effectiveness of forest wetland buffers on wetland functions; * Studying the effects of forest practices on wetland/stream water temperature interactions; * Hydrologic connectivity linking wetlands to streams; * Evaluating the effectiveness of road construction and maintenance BMPs when filling or draining wetlands. The successful candidate will perform a variety of duties including but not limited to: * Developing research and monitoring study designs; * Conducting literature reviews and syntheses; * Implementing field studies; * Analyzing research data; * Writing peer-reviewable technical reports in a team-oriented environment. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * At least a Master's degree with a major study in a natural resource science or closely related field (e.g., biology, ecology, environmental science, hydrology, geomorphology, forestry, wetland science) * Three years professional research work experience in wetlands related research and monitoring or closely related field relying on the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. (A PhD degree will substitute for the required experience provided the field of major study was in a natural resource science or closely related field that emphasized principles applicable to forest wetlands research and monitoring.) * Knowledge and understanding of ecology, botany, hydrology, geology, and wetland science, including wetland and riparian ecology, wetland hydrology, wetland delineation/evaluation/classification, soils and other closely related areas * Advanced working knowledge of statistics, including experimental designs, sampling procedures, error assessment methods, data analysis procedures, and parametric and non-parametric statistical techniques * Ability to use and adapt GIS technologies, including mapping and querying * Demonstrated ability and experience in designing, planning, organizing, and implementing field studies in forested riparian and wetlands environments * Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and to prioritize task completion to meet schedules and deadlines * Experience in communicating research results to the scientific community via technical reports and journal articles, publications, conference presentations and seminars, including the ability to make effective oral presentations to both scientific and non-scientific audiences DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: * Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse, interdisciplinary team * Ability to provide leadership and facilitate the activities of diverse groups of professional natural resource scientists * Proven interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively train and guide field assistants * Ability to facilitate effective problem-solving situations * Ability to simplify and explain complex scientific data to general audiences SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS * Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions. * The incumbent in this position is required to travel. * Must have a valid driver's license and have two years of driving experience * Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire. APPLICATION PROCESS * Send preferred method electronic resume and cover letter stating interest no later than January 13, 2014 to: [email protected] * Or mail to: Michael Grayum, Executive Director, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, 6730 Martin Way E., Olympia, WA 98516-5540 Questions? Please contact Dave Schuett-Hames at (360) 528-4333 or [email protected] at Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission or Jim Hotvedt at phone number (360) 902-1740 or [email protected] at Department of Natural Resources Misleading or inaccurate information is cause for removal from applicant pool or dismissal if employed. This announcement is published by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial, and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons with a disability who need assistance during the screening process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff (360) 902-1350 or (360) 902-1097. DNR may be contacted using the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TTY) by dialing 711.
