(3) 4 – months – FULL-TIME-NON-PERMANENT
Scientific Technician 2 *05730-21
Fish Program – Fish Management
3860 Hwy 97-A Wenatchee, WA 98801
Anticipated start date is June 25, 2021 through October 25, 2021.
Do you want to contribute to the agency mission by providing maximum recreational fishing opportunities while ensuring the long-term conservation of salmon and marine resources? Do you want to make a positive impact to the recovery of federal ESA listed anadromous stocks? If so, then join a great team that shares your interests!
WDFW staff comprise a talented and passionate group of people dedicated to protecting Washington’s natural resources while providing sustainable recreational opportunities for all.
Under the supervision of the District Fish Biologist, this position conducts creel surveys during fisheries within the upper Columbia River system, generally above Priest Rapids Dam. Creel surveys are required as part of WDFW permits with NOAA Fisheries. Current permits #1554 and #1395. Also conducts fish population surveys and fish stocking for Lake Chelan and tributaries.
Duties
KEY DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Conduct creel surveys on lakes and streams to gather information on angler usage and harvest.
Tasks include:
- 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.
Tasks include:
- Identifying fish species, taking various measurements, checking for marks and tags (fin clips, floy and/or pit and coded wire tags), collecting snouts for analysis, taking scales and/or otoliths for age studies, and occasionally capturing fish by dip net..
Conduct fish abundance surveys in small tributary waters.
Tasks include:
- 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.
Other misc. tasks as assigned.
Tasks include:
- Equipment maintenance (vehicles, boats, etc); data entry; various paperwork; etc.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work setting including hazards:
- Field office in Wenatchee / all types of weather – high percentage of time being spent in vehicles, conducting surveys primarily walking and wade the river to conduct angler interviews and effort counts, sometimes boats, and rafts.
- Working in inclement weather and walking short distances on uneven ground, wading, and rocky river environments.
Schedule:
- Schedule variable adjusted according to need, usually five days per week, 24/7 schedule; weekend work required frequently.
Travel:
- Daily travel in WDFW issued vehicles up to 2,500 miles per month.
Tools
- Knife for removing fish snouts, boots, waders, electronic tag detectors, dip nets, measuring tape.
Customer Service:
- Extensive work with the public in conducting interviews and informing anglers of fishing rules and regulations.
License/Certifications:
- A valid driver’s license required.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
AND
- Two years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1(or equivalent).
Preferred experience and job knowledge:
- Experience conducting creel surveys on resident and/or anadromous fish species in stream and lake environments.
- Knowledge of both resident and anadromous fish species.
- Working knowledge of stream and/or lake fish surveys.
- Good public relations with the ability to work independently.
Supplemental Information
Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.
In order to successfully apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:
- A current resume.
- Three professional references.
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