Fishery Sampler - Scientific Technician 2 - Non-Permanent - Two Openings - 2026-04342
State of Washington•Okanogan County – Other, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
This is an opportunity to gain hands-on fisheries experience in dynamic field environments while contributing to the sustainability of Washington’s fisheries and recreational fishing opportunities. Envision yourself working within the Upper Columbia River system, engaging with the public and collecting biological data on salmon and marine fish.
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
- One (1) year or more of experience in conducting creel surveys for resident and/or anadromous fish species in stream and lake environments
- One (1) year or more of experience identifying resident and anadromous fish species
- One (1) year or more of experience conducting stream and/or lake fish surveys.
Responsibilities
- Work extensively with the public to collect fisheries data using roving creel surveys, total and/or index counts, and angler interviews.
- Identify fish species by taking measurements, checking for marks and tags (fin clips, floy and passive integrated transponder tags), collecting snouts for analysis, scales and/or otoliths for age studies, and occasionally capturing fish by hook and line.
- Set and maintain block netting, collect environmental data including stream section length, average stream width and water temperature.
- Collect fish biological data and samples including scales, tissue samples, length, weight, and species determination.
- Transport agency staff and equipment in agency vehicles.
- Conduct interviews and inform 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
