Domestic Salmon Population & Regulation Unit Lead- IT App Development--Sr/Spec

Organization

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Job Posted

July 9, 2024

Job status

Open

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Remote

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Location

Olympia, WA
United States
Be our lead Chinook and coho population and fishery regulation modeler with chief responsibility for WDFW’s Fishery Regulation Assessment Model (FRAM) modeling work group that develops, programs, tests, troubleshoots, maintains and runs fishery modeling applications such as the FRAM modeling system and associated databases.

This position provides analyses and decisions that have high risk/high impact to state-wide, coast-wide, and international management of anadromous (salmon) resources and fisheries.

Summary

FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
DOMESTIC SALMON POPULATION & REGULATION UNIT LEAD
IT APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT – SENIOR/SPECIALIST

Fish Program – Salmon Management Division
Olympia, Washington – Thurston County

This position may be eligible for telework.   The default assigned work location for this position is in Olympia, Washington.  Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs.

 

In this dynamic role, you will diagnose, analyze, and provide solutions to sophisticated technical challenges and make improvements to modeling systems.

With your experience, you will coordinate application development and data management workplans, provide leadership to address technical issues, and supervise a technical work team.

We are seeking a candidate to take a lead role in programming complex code employing the most accurate algorithms and provide strategic recommendations to WDFW policy leaders for effective implementation of policies and strategies.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree with major course work in computer science, mathematics, statistics, natural science, or related field.

And

  • Seven (7) years of experience in data modeling, relational database design, SQL, application development, and/or quantitative analysis or statistics.

Please note:

  • Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis.
  • A master’s degree in a related field will substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
  • A Ph.D. in a related field will substitute for four (4) years of the required experience.

License:

  • Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Command of application development programming languages (experience in either R, Visual Basic, or VBA preferred).
  • Data management capabilities and experience using Excel and databases (e.g., ACCESS and SQL).
  • Communication skills.
  • Project and workload management.

 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: 

  • Experience in quantitative and modeling applications to natural resource management.
  • Experience leading a team and supervising employees.
  • Advanced expertise in developing, programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting large computer modeling systems for use in assessing risk and various outcomes of natural resource management decisions.
  • Proven capability for effective communication in team or committee environment.
  • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision to proactively solve problems.

 

Supplemental Information:

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

To be considered for the position, please apply using the link provided.

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:

  • A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
  • A current resume. 
  • Three professional references. 
     

Compensation Information

Salary: $7,877.00 - $10,598.00 Monthly

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

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.