{"id":37176,"date":"2021-02-04T12:46:03","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T20:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=37176"},"modified":"2021-02-04T12:46:05","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T20:46:05","slug":"job-scientific-technician-2-permanent-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-snohomish-county-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-scientific-technician-2-permanent-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-snohomish-county-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Scientific Technician 2 Permanent, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Snohomish County, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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$2,864.00 – $3,701.00 Monthly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Snohomish County \u2013 Other, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Type<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Full Time – Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Department<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Dept. of Fish and Wildlife<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Number<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2021-00513<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Apply Here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2969521\/scientific-technician-2-permanent-00513-21<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Description<\/dt>\n
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Full-Time\/Permanent<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scientific Technician 2\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fish Program \u2013 Fish Management – Region 4 Office<\/strong><\/p>\n

16018 Mill Creek Blvd., Mill Creek, WA. 98012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anticipated start date is February 16, 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n

*This position is considered essential.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>WDFW staff comprise a talented and passionate group of people dedicated to protecting Washington\u2019s Natural Resources. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you ready to join hundreds of people just like you who have discovered the joy of working with fish and wildlife? \u00a0 If so, the Department of Fish and Wildlife offers you unparalleled experiences to conserve the nature of Washington State on some of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring lands, lakes and rivers.<\/p>\n

WDFW staff comprise a talented and passionate group of people dedicated to protecting Washington\u2019s natural resources while providing sustainable recreational opportunities for all. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This position serves as the lead spawning ground surveyor in the Stillaguamish watershed, (District 13). \u00a0This position is part of the WDFW Fish Program (Fish Management Division), is located in Region 4, and reports to the District 13 Area Fish Biologist.<\/dd>\n

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This position assists with conducting the spawning ground surveys in District 13 waters (Stillaguamish and Snohomish) that are used to estimate salmon and steelhead escapement. These escapement estimates are required to fulfill co-manager obligations agreed to in the North of Falcon process and in state\/tribal management plans. This position is therefore essential to the agency\u2019s Mission of sound stewardship of fish resources.\u00a0This is a year-round, 12 months position.\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n

Primary duties may include but are not limited to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spawning ground surveyor, Stock Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tasks include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Team lead for the collection and documentation of salmon spawning survey data from District 13 rivers and streams.\u00a0Identifying and counting live and dead salmon by species<\/u>.\u00a0Identify and count, mark and waypoint salmon redds by species<\/u>. Uses discretion in selecting and modifying sampling protocol based on weather and stream conditions.\u00a0Conducts surveys on foot and using rafts or boats<\/u>.\u00a0Performs hook and line and snorkel surveys<\/u>\u00a0to quantify salmonid populations.<\/p>\n

Biological sampling<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tasks include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Collect and document biological samples from salmon and steelhead throughout the watersheds including\u00a0taking DNA, otolith and scale sampling for age determination, and sampling for marks and tags<\/u>\u00a0for hatchery\/natural spawner origin determination. Records sampling results for laboratory analysis.<\/p>\n

Data management<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tasks include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Assists with data entry and reporting for the spawning ground survey database (SGS), biological sampling database, and redd mapping database.\u00a0Keys data into computer software files<\/u>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Creel Surveying<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tasks include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perform angler catch surveys<\/u>\u00a0(creels) at fishing access sites in the basin. Interact with the public in a safe and respectful manner.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Access and Equipment maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tasks include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Assists with maintenance and preparation of index reach access trails and vehicle staging areas. \u00a0Employs hand tools to trim vegetation<\/u>.\u00a0Communicates with survey index landowners<\/u>\u00a0(records landowner new contact information). Maintains and services equipment including trucks, boats and trailers, rafts, exposure gear, and field sampling kits including implements and datasheets, scanners\/detectors and GPS units.<\/p>\n

Other duties as assigned<\/strong><\/p>\n

Will be expected to periodically perform snorkel surveys in area rivers and streams in order document salmonid use.<\/p>\n

Working Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Working setting, including hazards:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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