Fisheries Technician II

NATURE OF WORK:

This position provides technical assistance to the Department of Natural Resources finfish, shellfish, and habitat program biologists. The individual will primarily assist the finfish program biologists with Coded-Wire Tag (CWT) sampling, salmon spawning ground/redd surveys, smolt trap operations and estuary beach seining. The individual will also assist with projects being conducted by other program biologists; specifically, vegetation and habitat surveys, shellfish surveys, wildlife surveys. Work shifts may vary dependent on tides, weather, and daylight hours. 

REPRESENTATIVE JOB DUTIES:

1. Salmon and Steelhead spawning ground Surveys via raft, foot, and snorkeling.
2. Carcass sampling- otolith, DNA, Coded-Wire Tag (CWT) and scale collection
3. Redd pumping, egg collection and transport
4. Smolt Trap operations
5. CWT commercial sampling duties.
6. Assist with Estuary Biological sampling.
7. Assist with Habitat Program monitoring and vegetation management.
8. Assist with Wildlife Program Surveys
9. Assist with Shellfish Program Surveys
10. Assist with Piloting drones for spawning ground and habitat surveys.
11. Operation of a 4×4 vehicle and small watercraft
12. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ALSO INCLUDE:

1. High school diploma/GED
2. Must be physically fit and able to carry out demanding work in rugged terrain, in all weather conditions and on the water.
3. Able to maintain accurate data and records.
4. Ability to identify fish species
5. Ability to identify shellfish species
6. Ability to identify wildlife species
7. Prior experience with small boat operations
8. Familiarity with Skokomish fishing areas and Treaty rights
9. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribe’s automobile insurance.
10. Must be able to work in a team environment.
11. Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills preferred.
12. The selected candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen test, and a complete background investigation, including relevant criminal history, prior to employment.

Behavior standards:

Respectful, courteous, and friendly to customers, other tribal employees, and tribal leaders. A team player that helps the organization meet its objectives. Takes initiative to meet work objectives. Effective communications with customers and other tribal employees. Gets along with coworkers and managers. Positively represents the tribe maintaining the trust Skokomish residents have place in each of us. Demonstrates honesty and ethical behavior.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

The employee will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement. Violation of this agreement can result in immediate dismissal.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY:

The Skokomish Tribe is committed to providing a drug-free workplace for its employees, volunteers, and the community it serves. By Skokomish Tribal policy, this position requires pre-employment drug testing.

PREFERENCE:

The Skokomish Tribe’s Indian Preference Policy applies to this position. First preference will be given to qualified, enrolled Skokomish tribal members. Second preference will be given to qualified Native American applicants who provide proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe. Applicants not entitled to, or who fail to claim Indian Preference, will receive consideration without regard to ethnic/national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, disability status, or membership in the tribal organization.

This position is at will and does not create a contractual relationship between the tribe and the employee.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Application must be filled in completely (Do not write see resume). APPLICATIONS THAT ARE NOT COMPLETELY FILLED OUT and TURNED IN BEFORE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

NOTE: Resumes and Cover Letters are only accepted in support of the application