Fish Science Technician - Scientific Technician 2 - Non-Permanent - 3 Openings - 2026-04989
State of Washington•Okanogan County – Other, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
This is an opportunity to contribute to an ongoing study investigating the overwinter habitat use of Endangered Species Act (ESA)-listed juvenile spring Chinook within the Methow River Basin. Envision yourself in the field, assisting with the operation of rotary-screw traps and performing electofishing surveys to capture and mark juvenile salmonids to elucidate a critical life-stage and improve upon regional salmon recovery efforts.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife, environmental, or natural resource sciences.
- Experience with handling, sampling, and PIT tagging juvenile salmonids.
- Experience with rotary-screw trap operation and maintenance, electrofishing surveys, and mark-recapture methods.
- Experience with Microsoft Suite.
Responsibilities
- Function as part of a team to perform fish capture activities using rotary-screw traps and conducting electrofishing surveys to meet study objectives.
- Accurately collect and record biological data including species identification, length, weight, marks, scales, genetics, and environmental data such as GPS waypoints, temperature, survey time, survey length.
- Mark captured juvenile salmonids with passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags.
Benefits
- There are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
