Shellfish Technical Specialist 2

Squaxin Island Tribe•Shelton, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shellfish Technical Specialist 2 performs semi-skilled duties and technical fieldwork for the shellfish program. This experienced journey-level technician is the primary clam dig monitor and may supervise Shellfish Technical Specialist 1 employees in the field when a Biologist is not present. The role involves monitoring tribal commercial shellfish harvests, conducting surveys and environmental data collection, supporting clam enhancement and geoduck activities, and operating and maintaining departmental boats. The position requires working independently, keeping to assigned schedules that may vary, and regularly communicating with the public and coworkers. Work occurs outdoors in varied conditions and may take place during daytime, evening, or nighttime tidal cycles throughout the year.

Requirements

Associate of Arts degree and one year of natural resources or related experience; or a high school diploma/GED and three years of natural resources or related experience. Coursework in fisheries, biology, or a related field may substitute for experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to communicate regularly via Teams Messenger, text, and email, including using Microsoft Teams and email regularly.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts including proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to use Field Maps and GIS software and programs.
Washington State Driver’s License.
CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within three months of the hiring date.
Washington Boater’s License, or ability to obtain it within three months of the hiring date.
Ability to meet physical demands that include regularly using hands and arms, talking or hearing, and lifting up to 40 pounds; frequently standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and lifting up to 40 pounds; and occasionally sitting, tasting or smelling, and lifting up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work regularly outdoors and frequently in wet or humid conditions, near moving mechanical parts, and in a usually loud environment; occasional exposure may include fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme non-weather heat or cold, electrical shock risk, and vibration.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a boat.
Experience in shellfish work.

Responsibilities

Monitor tribal commercial shellfish harvests, including during variable evening hours.
Adhere to assigned schedules and arrive on time for shifts, including shifts with variable hours.
Work independently to execute tasks, manage time, and solve problems without constant supervision.
Interact and communicate regularly with the public, resolving issues and providing service through effective relationship building.
Perform clam surveys, data entry, and analysis.
Organize, inventory, and secure departmental equipment, tools, and supplies.
Operate and maintain departmental boats used for shellfish program activities during day or night hours year-round.
Assist with environmental data collection for shellfish and natural resources programs.
Participate in clam enhancement activities, including predator net installation and maintenance, graveling, seeding, and ground maintenance.
Collect data for intertidal clam and geoduck population surveys.
Assist with topside diving operations, including geoduck sample collections and population surveys.
Supervise Shellfish Technical Specialist 1 employees in the field when a Biologist is not present.
Perform other natural resources-related work as required by departmental programs.