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Title- Coastal Marine Fish Scientific Technician
Classification- Scientific Technician 2
Job Status– Full-Time/Career Seasonal
Season Length– 7 Months – March 1 – September 30
WDFW Program– Fish Program – Fish Management Division
Duty Station– Montesano, Washington – Grays Harbor County
Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!
All aboard! Join the Fish Program’s Coastal Marine Fish Science Unit, participate in at-sea research studies, and collect data on recreational and commercial marine fish fisheries.
Provide essential scientific information that will be used to assess and manage marine fish species that support economically and socially valuable commercial and recreational ocean fisheries off Washington, Oregon, and California.
The data you collect will be used by state and federal scientists in stock assessments to inform both the status and management of healthy coastal marine fish populations and overfished species under federal rebuilding plans.
What to Expect-
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Coastal Marine Fish Scientific Technician will,
Dockside sample marine fish landings at Washington’s coastal ports, primarily at Ilwaco, Chinook, and Westport, and secondarily at La Push and Neah Bay:
Participate in at-sea research surveys of the marine fish species that inhabit Washington’s coastal waters from the Washington/Oregon border, Sekiu River, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and extending to the California/Mexico border:
Process samples at the Region 6 headquarters laboratory:
Working Conditions:
Work Setting, including hazards:
Schedule: Schedule is determined by ocean conditions, weather conditions, and vessel offload schedules, requiring a high level of flexibility, and includes workdays, evenings, nights, and weekends.
Travel Requirements: Travel will be necessary for some projects and will entail multiple nights with lodging at agency expense. Meals may be provided for the group, or individuals may be responsible for acquiring food for personal use from grocery stores or restaurants, at agency expense during travel. Extended travel of up to one (1) month may be required to accomplish at-sea surveys (extended trips are on an as-need basis which typically occur no more than once per season and include periodic stops at port).
Tools and Equipment: Environmental sensing equipment and visual survey equipment, personal computer, electronic data loggers, electronic and mechanical scales, fishing rods/reels, pressure washer, tagging guns, knives, dissection tools, measuring boards, cameras, and vehicles/vessels.
Customer Interactions: Interact with the public while port sampling. Interact with commercial skippers, crew, and research biologists and scientists during research surveys, and office staff and dockside crew at commercial fish dealer/processing plants. May report suspected violators and serve as expert witness in specific court cases.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or GED, including one (1) year of high school science AND two (2) years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1.
OR
Graduation from high school or GED, including one (1) year of high school science AND two (2) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist.
Please note: College course work involving major study in biology, zoology, fisheries, chemistry, natural sciences, or closely allied field will substitute, year for year, for experience, provided the course work includes at least six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter hours of natural science classes.
Certifications/Licenses:
Valid Driver’s License.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Successful completion of agency training and/or certification for assigned watercraft is dependent on supervisory direction, position need, and training availability.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:
Experience:
Knowledge of/Familiarity with:
Skills/Ability to:
Your application should include the following:
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.
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
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.
Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:
Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
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.
Request an accommodation: 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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Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to danielle.gustafson@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2025-00669.
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