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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Anadromous Resources Co-Management Analyst - WMS Band 3 in Olympia, Washington
Working Title -- Anadromous Resources Co-Management Analyst
*Classification -- *WMS Band 3
Job Status -- *Full-Time/Permanent *
WDFW Program -- Fish Program * *
Duty Station -- Olympia, Washington -- Thurston County
Remote Employment -- Approved for hybrid flexibility up to 2 days per week, at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Posting Timeframe - This recruitment is scheduled to be posted until January 16, 2025. The first review of applications will take place on December 26, 2024. Application review is ongoing, submit your application materials as soon as possible, this recruitment may be closed at any time.
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As the Anadromous Resources Co-Management Analyst, you will serve as the scientific expert responsible for developing and implementing Tribal-State management plans that ensure the conservation and sustainable harvest of anadromous salmon and steelhead resources across the state.
In this complex and dynamic role, you'll *lead the development of resource management plans for Washington's steelhead and salmon populations in collaboration with Washington State Tribes. *
*With your knowledge and experience, you will navigate complex scientific, conservation, and legal challenges while negotiating fisheries management strategies, hatchery production plans, and stock assessment initiatives to ensure sustainable stewardship for these species. *
What to Expect-
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Anadromous Resources Co-Management Analyst will,
- Represent the agency in co-management forums on key policy issues and in major fishery management forums.
- Attend WDFW & Tribal policy meetings assembled to address issues related to fishing and conservation of Washington's natural resources and to ensure that legal and other objectives and obligations are met.
- Participate in forums involving representatives of federal or state agencies, Tribes, and industry for the purpose of developing or adopting regulations and policies affecting salmon and steelhead resources and fisheries of Washington State.
- Confer with non-Tribal commercial and recreational fishing industry representatives, government representatives, and with the public while presenting and interpreting agency policies.
- Negotiate agreements between and among non-Tribal commercial and recreational fishing industry sectors defining acceptable, annual, or long-term conservation and allocation plans, regulations and management processes for salmon and steelhead fisheries that are consistent with policies of the agency and the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
- Conduct scientific reviews and analyses of complex and sensitive harvest and conservation issues, involving state and Tribal interests, and develop recommendations to the Director's office for solutions.
Design effective strategies to implement state and tribal resource conservation plans for Washington's salmon and steelhead resources, including Endangered Species Act (ESA)-Listed populations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
*Work Setting, including hazards: *Work is typically conducted in an office or meeting group setting.
*Schedule: *Typically, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - seasonal evening and weekend work may be needed.
*Travel Requirements: *Travel is e