Creel Surveyor - Scientific Technician 2 - 2 Positions - Non-Permanent - 2026-04134
About The Position
Join our team and conduct activities directly tied to the conservation of native fish populations in the Columbia River system! We are seeking candidates to conduct fish population surveys and fish stocking for Lake Chelan and tributaries. This position involves conducting creel surveys on lakes and streams to gather information on angler usage and harvest, working extensively with the public to collect fisheries information, and sampling fish metrics. It also includes conducting fish abundance surveys in small tributary waters, setting and maintaining block netting, collecting environmental data, and collecting fish biological data and samples.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or GED, including one year of high school science AND two (2) years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1.
- Graduation from high school or GED including one year of high school science AND two (2) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist.
- 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 semester or nine quarter hours of natural science classes.
- A valid driver’s license is required for all options above.
Nice To Haves
- Experience conducting creel and sampling fisheries.
- Experience identifying salmonid species.
- Experience with salmon life history and sport fishing regulations.
- Experience with commercial and sport fishing methods and gear.
- Experience working with members of the public.
Responsibilities
- Conduct creel surveys on lakes and streams to gather information on angler usage and harvest.
- Working extensively with the public to collect information on fisheries.
- Includes use of roving creel surveys, total and/or index counts, and interviewing individual anglers.
- Sampling fish metrics.
- Identifying fish species, taking various measurements, checking for marks and tags (fin clips, floy and/or pit tags), collecting snouts for analysis, taking scales and/or otoliths for age studies, and occasionally capturing fish by hook and line.
- Conduct fish abundance surveys in small tributary waters.
- Setting and maintaining block netting, collecting environmental data to include stream section length, average stream width and water temperature.
- Collecting fish biological data and samples to include scales, tissue samples, length, weight, and species determination.
- Daily travel in WDFW issued vehicles up to 2,500 miles per month.
- Extensive work with the public in conducting interviews and informing anglers of rules and regulations.
Benefits
- Pay and other special employee programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
