Title: Wildlife Scientific Collection Permit Coordinator- F&W Biologist 3- Part-Time/Permanent- 2026-05150 Location:Thurston County – Olympia, WA Salary $5,531.46 - $7,443.72 Monthl Job Type Part Time - Permanent Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 2026-05150 - While this position may offer a telework option, the successful candidate must be available to report to the duty station as needed. Are you knowledable about laws, regulations, and policies related to management and conservation of wildlife, and are you familiar with ecology, biology, and research methods used to study a wide range of wildlife? This is an opportunity to contribute both directly and indirectly to the mission to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish and wildlife to achieve healthy and diverse ecosystems. With your experience, you will serve as the Wildlife Program's statewide lead on Scientific Collection Permits. We are seeking a candidate to develop, manage, and maintain systems to ensure consistent permitting processes are followed, and permit-related information is readily available to support management, conservation, and enforcement decisions that benefit Washington wildlife. WHAT TO EXPECT - Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position will: Coordinate Scientific Collection Permitting for the Wildlife Program. - Review, research, and approve or deny Scientific Collection Permit applications and accompanying documents in coordination with relevant Wildlife Program reviewers. - Receive applications for permits, evaluate impacts to wildlife and compliance with laws, regulations, and policies, facilitate review by subject matter experts, recommend limits on take, apply conditions, and provide the final determination on issuance of permits in a timely manner consistent with policy. - Communicate with permit applicants to ensure study plans and collection methods are thorough and complete, and agency feedback regarding wildlife impacts is addressed in final study plans and permits. - Manages and coordinates updates and improvements to the Scientific Collection Permit process and associated systems, including development of permit policy and biological standards. Coordinate letters of authorization for take of protected wildlife. - Receives requests for take of protected wildlife species, provides initial review for consistency with relevant laws and regulations, coordinates development of requirements in consultation with internal experts, drafts authorization letters, and coordinates authorization process by relevant agency management. Working Conditions: Work setting: Most work will be carried out in an office at the Natural Resources Building in Olympia or a home office. Telework is a possibility at no more than 80% per week. Schedule: Biologist is expected to schedule their time within a part-time 20-hour work week; with hours scheduled Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. However, incumbent may be required to adjust schedule and work additional hours as needed to meet business demands and deadlines. Travel requirements: Periodic off-site meetings; some training and conference attendance will require travel around the state and may include travel outside the state on occasion. May include infrequent overnight travel. Customer Interactions: Effective information delivery for and negotiation with the public, permittees, project partners, local government officials, and special interest groups (e.g., conservation, agriculture, land use, forestry). QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications: Option 1: Two (2) years as a Fish & Wildlife Biologist 2. Option 2: Bachelors degree in wildlife management, environmental science, or natural resources science (e.g., conservation biology, wildlife ecology, wildlife management). And Three (3) years of professional experience in the management or research of wildlife or wildlife habitat. Please note: A Masters degree in the applicable science will substitute for one (1) year of the required experience; a Ph.D. in the applicable science will substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. Option 3: Seven (7) years of professional experience in the management or research of wildlife or wildlife habitat. Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following: Experience: - Conducting research and interpreting wildlife policies, laws, rules, or regulations. - Collecting and summarizing ecological data and information using databases and data collection tools (e.g., ArcGIS, Survey 123, Microsoft Access, SQL server or other database equivalents). - Interpreting and applying environmental regulations and laws in coordination with multiple subject matter experts and decision-makers, such as in permit review and approval processes. - Performing in a punctual and dependable manner under time-sensitive conditions. - Working independently and as a team member. - Providing clear guidance and instructions to team members for a collaborative project or for consistent implementation of a process. - Writing formal correspondence and technical documents that adhere to established standards. - Managing permit processes and associated data. - Effectively organizing multiple assignments, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities, to produce work products that are accurate, thorough, and on time. Knowledge of: - Environmental regulations and law, and fish and wildlife regulations and law. - Project management practices. - Ecology and biology, species distributions, and habitat associations of Washington wildlife. - Population biology, wildlife habitat and ecological systems associations, conservation biology. - Wildlife survey, monitoring, and research techniques. - Wildlife disease monitoring and surveillance. - Data management, statistical analysis, spatial data analysis, information synthesis and delivery. - Resource management agencies' missions, approaches, and means of cooperating/collaborating. - Conservation planning, endangered species recovery and management, game species management. Ability to: - Effectively communicate with internal and external agency representatives, colleagues, and the public verbally and in writing. - Produce basic GIS products. - Analyze environmental information to apply solutions, guidelines, and policy to permit decisions. - Resolve complex disputes. Your application must include the following: - A COMPLETED online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements. - An up-to-date resume. - A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate. - At least three (3) professional references with current contact information. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the "Benefits" tab at the top of this announcement to learn more. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. 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Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave. Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.