IT Department – Biological Data Systems
Olympia, Washington – Thurston County

Process commercial fish tickets and facilitate commercial and tribal fishery reporting.

Come join a close-knit, collaborative team that values each member for their strengths and works together to provide excellent customer service and accurate data!

Kayak on Sullivan Lake Protecting Fish – Photo Credit: Jeff Lawlor

With that in mind,

Picture yourself assisting with contacting customers for missing data fields on fish tickets and answering questions or concerns from internal and external stakeholders on fish tickets and the distribution of fish ticket booklets.

This is an opportunity to check in with program leads and biologists to assure data is clean and the formats are correct.

You thrive on building collaboration and teamwork you exhibit integrity and honesty, you have strong interpersonal skills, and you are customer focused.

We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated values matching those of WDFW: Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

Chinook Salmon – Photo Credit: T. Black

Our Fish Ticket & Data Reporting Assistant,

Verify data for accuracy and key data:

• Batch new data coming in to prepare for data entry.
• Performs analysis, interpretation, and coding to ensure that data is "clean" data.
• Verify data that has been entered by other staff members, to make sure that the instructions have been carried out correctly, and the data is accurate and complete.

Specialized data entry projects using Viking Software:

• Work with customers on data needs and timelines.
• Formats data entry screens and conversion formats for capturing data.
• Converts verified data into a format the customer can use to easily perform advanced data manipulations.
• Checks with program leads and biologists to assure data is clean and the formats are correct.

Clerical Support:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Work setting may be an open, sometimes noisy environment with distractions.
  • Requires working at the computer and keying for long hours.
• Schedule:
  • Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or other time periods within an 8 hour day.
• Travel Requirements:
  • None.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Computer, computer peripherals, and required software programs e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, agency specific programs, VoIP telephones, radios, projectors, video conferencing equipment, cell phones, internet access as well as Wi-Fi, business hub printer/fax/copier/scanner and postage meter.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Works with customers on data needs.
  • Handles customer questions and complaints - follows procedures to solve customer problems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

AND

Please Note: College course work in a related field will substitute, year for year, for experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• Working with Viking (software).
• Entering data in Microsoft Excel and Access.

Ability to:

• Key 50 words per minute with minimal errors.
• Use 10 key by touch with a keying speed of 8,000 with minimal errors.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

WDFW requires all employees to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. You will be required to provide proof of vaccination as part of the hiring process. Please do not upload your vaccination documentation with your application materials - your vaccination status will be verified by your supervisor before you will be allowed to work. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical purposes.

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

• A current resume.
• Three professional references.

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

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:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

UNION - WFSE:

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

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 may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

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