Become our statewide expert on wildlife rehabilitation and falconry while providing technical assistance and advice on wildlife rehabilitation and falconry to external and internal audiences.
Work directly with wildlife rehabilitators, falconers, researchers, the public, enforcement, and other agency staff to provide reference and interpretation of rules, manage a grant program, and ensure lawful permitting and regulation to provide proper care of wildlife.
In this critical and unique role, you will direct, develop, and manage statewide Wildlife Rehabilitation and Falconry for the Wildlife Program.
Peregrine Falcon - Photo Credit: WDFW
With that in mind,
Picture yourself creating and issuing wildlife rehabilitation and falconry permits while ensuring compliance with permit conditions and that practitioners operate with valid permits.
You thrive on building collaboration and teamwork, distributing and publicizing new scientific, regulatory, and medical information to all wildlife rehabilitators and falconers, and managing a grant program to support wildlife rehabilitation.
We are seeking a candidate, who models WDFW values: Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).
Great Horned Owl Freed from Soccer Net - Photo Credit: WDFW
Our Wildlife Rehabilitation & Falconry Coordinator,
Develops, directs, administers, and evaluates statewide wildlife rehabilitation and falconry programs:
Provides technical assistance to wildlife rehabilitators and falconers pertaining to regulations governing these programs, and day to day activities (e.g., wildlife handling and care, nutrition, enclosures):
Develops, directs, evaluates, and administers statewide Grants to Wildlife Rehabilitators:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Certifications/Licenses:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
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Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.
Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.
In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:
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
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Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field. We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).
WDFW employees may be eligible for the following: Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave types.
Eleven (11) Paid Holidays per year and one (1) personal holiday if the employee is scheduled to be, or has been, continuously employed by the State of Washington for at least four (4) months.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), and an Employee Assistance Program.
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.
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As 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.
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.
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