Some of what our Salmonid Trap Technician will enjoy doing, 

• Assist with the installation, removal, operation, and maintenance of juvenile and adult fish traps. 
• Check trap(s) daily, counting, and sub-sampling juvenile and adult fish catch. 
• Collect and record biological and environmental data as assigned. 
• Use various marking and tagging techniques, including, but not limited to, coded wire tags (CWT), passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags, fin clips, visible implant elastomer (VIE), Microject, opercule punch, and bismark brown. 
• Perform efficiency trials. 
• Enter and error check data into agency database(s) and paper forms. 
• Drive agency vehicles to and from work sites as directed which may include off-road conditions and trailering.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • The work is conducted primarily outside in the field. 
  • Fieldwork conditions will include inclement weather conditions, including high river flows, swift water, low water, and air temperatures.
  • Navigate uneven terrain, noise, odors, long periods of walking, standing, and kneeling, sometimes while in cold water for hours at a time.
  • Heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) unassisted, and use of knives.
  • Work in confined spaces, with fish blood and slime, biting and stinging insects, thorny/spiny vegetation pollen. 
  • Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
• Schedule:
  • 24/7 non-scheduled throughout the season, working 40 hours per week. The traps are operated 24 hours per day, seven (7) days a week. May work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed. 
• Travel Requirements:
  • Daily travel from duty station to field locations using an agency vehicle. Some navigating on gravel logging roads with a 4×4 truck.
  • Transport agency staff and equipment in agency vehicles. 
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Trucks, cars, boats, outboard motors, trailers, boat dolly, GPS units, compass, temperature loggers, tablets, head lamps, flashlights, measuring board, tally-wacker, DNA envelopes, maps, totes/bins, paper forms, labels, scale cards, MS-222, blotter sheets, pencils, pens, clipboard, scissors, scalpels, forceps, computer, cell phones, electronic sampling equipment, Mark IV CWT tagging unit, quality control device (QCD) device, coded wire tag (CWT) wand, V-Detector, scale, first aid kit, calculator, knives, personal flotation device (PFD), WDFW apparel, chest waders, wading boots, wading belt, trail cameras, rubber boots, gloves; hand tools, power tools, chainsaws, pumps, winches, ladders, generators, hydraulic and water pumps; fish collection gear including nets, seines, weirs, scoop, screw and fan traps; passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag reader, and rain gear.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Infrequent interactions with the public and landowners.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

OR

Please Note: 

• Professional and volunteer experience involving biology, zoology, fisheries, chemistry, natural resources, engineering, or closely allied fields may substitute, year for year, for experience.
• 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 or environmental science classes.

Certifications/Licenses: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

Ability to:

• Identify juvenile salmonids by species and other incidental catch.
• Operate, maintain, and repair fish traps.
• Proficient use of a variety of hand tools, power tools and small engine machinery including generators, pumps, and outboard motors. 
• Enter data into computer files and spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel, and Access software.
• Effectively coordinate and communicate with co-workers and other fisheries professionals.

Knowledge of:

• Salmon life history and proper fish-handling techniques.
• Juvenile salmon trapping techniques.
• Fish marking and tagging protocols. 
• Basic construction and use of hand & power tools.

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.

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 cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume. 
• Three professional references. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

UNION – WAFWP:

This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals.

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VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE: 

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov.  
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. 

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.   Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.   Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.  

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone at 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

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