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Title- Spawning Ground Survey & Fish Sampling Technician
Classification- Scientific Technician 2
Job Status– Full-Time/Career Seasonal
Season Length– 8 Months – March 1 – October 31
WDFW Program– Fish Program – Fish Science Division
Duty Station– Twisp, Washington – Okanogan County
Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!
Are you passionate about the great outdoors and committed to promoting sustainable fishing opportunities? Turn your passion into a rewarding career!
Join the Methow Research Team and support the evaluation and monitoring of hatchery programs and wild fish populations in the Methow River Basin!
What to Expect-
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Spawning Ground Survey & Fish Sampling Technician will,
Conduct spawning ground surveys for summer steelhead, spring Chinook salmon, and bull trout:
Conduct stock assessment and broodstock collection activities for spring and summer Chinook salmon:
Assist with in-hatchery evaluation of spring and summer Chinook salmon and summer steelhead:
Perform a variety of administrative or field work tasks to complete Methow Research Team objectives and deliverables:
Working Conditions:
Work Setting, including hazards: Work is primarily conducted in the field, outside in inclement weather. Must be able to perform job duties and accurately record data under adverse conditions. Occasionally lift and carry weights of up to 75 pounds (such as fish, buckets of water, and equipment). This position will involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.
Work hazards vary based on activity:
Schedule: Typically, 40 hours per week. Days worked and length of the workday will vary depending on workload – may vary from under 8 hours to over 12 hours per day. During peak work periods, working nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. Weekend work will be required during run sampling and broodstock collection in May and June.
Travel Requirements: Travel to field locations throughout the watershed to accomplish project duties. Occasional travel beyond typical field locations may be required to attend meetings, training, or gather supplies from distant locations.
Tools and Equipment: Office work includes the use of software programs such as Microsoft Office applications, P4 (PIT tagging), DNR Garmin (GPS data), and R-studio (statistics and graphing). Field work uses various transportation including trucks, snowmobiles, ATVs, and pontoon boats. Fish sampling tools (such as angling equipment, backpack electrofishers, Coded Wire Tag (CWT) detectors, Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tag detectors, sharp tools, and GPS devices), anesthetic (M-222), scales, and measuring devices. Personal floatation device and personal protective equipment.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Option 1: Graduation from high school or GED, including one (1) year of high school science and two (2) years of experience as a Scientific Technician.
Option 2: 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 or environmental 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:
An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in fisheries, wildlife, environmental, or natural resource sciences.
Experience:
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 #2025-02168.
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