{"id":56393,"date":"2025-08-26T15:25:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T22:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=56393"},"modified":"2025-08-26T15:25:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T22:25:21","slug":"job-spawning-ground-surveyor-scientific-technician-2-wa-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-lacey-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-spawning-ground-surveyor-scientific-technician-2-wa-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-lacey-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Spawning Ground Surveyor &#8211; Scientific Technician 2, WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Lacey, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-tab active\">\n<div class=\"entity-standalone-header\">\n<div class=\"entity-title-container\">\n<h2 class=\"entity-title\" title=\"Spawning Ground Surveyor - Scientific Technician 2 - Non-Perm - Four Positions - 2025-05809\"><span style=\"color: initial;font-size: 18px\">Salary<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tab-content entity-details-tabs\">\n<div id=\"info\" class=\"entity-details-container\">\n<div class=\"scrollable-container\">\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/newprint\/5048502\" data-location=\"Thurston County \u2013 Lacey, WA\" data-job-id=\"5048502\" data-job-source=\"0\">\n<div class=\"term-container-new\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<p>$3,581.00 &#8211; $4,771.00 Monthly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"term-description\">Location\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<p class=\"job-location\">Thurston County \u2013 Lacey, WA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\">Job Type<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<p>Full Time &#8211; Non-Permanent<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\">Job Number<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<p>2025-05809<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\">Department<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<p>Dept. of Fish and Wildlife<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\">Opening Date<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<p>08\/19\/2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\">Closing Date<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<p>9\/2\/2025 11:59 PM Pacific<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entity-details-buttons\">\n<ul class=\"nav tab-buttons\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"active description\" role=\"presentation\"><a id=\"description\" role=\"tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/5048502\/spawning-ground-surveyor-scientific-technician-2-non-perm-four-positions#details-info\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Description<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"benefits\" role=\"presentation\"><a id=\"benefits\" role=\"tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/5048502\/spawning-ground-surveyor-scientific-technician-2-non-perm-four-positions#details-benefits\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"questions\" role=\"presentation\"><a id=\"questions\" role=\"tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/5048502\/spawning-ground-surveyor-scientific-technician-2-non-perm-four-positions#details-questions\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dt>\n<h2>Description<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/20250819073510_NeoGov%20Job%20announcement%20banner%20032725vr.png\" alt=\"An image without description\" data-uw-rm-alt-original=\"\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"QU\" \/><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"isPasted\"><strong>Title-\u00a0<\/strong>Spawning Ground Surveyor\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Openings-<\/strong>\u00a0Four (4)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classification-\u00a0<\/strong>Scientific Technician 2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Status-\u00a0<\/strong>Full-Time\/Non-Permanent<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appointment\/Season Length-\u00a0<\/strong>See below:\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0Two (2) positions: Sept.16-Dec.31,2025 &#8211; \u00a03.5 months<\/p>\n<p>Two (2) positions:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Oct. 1 &#8211; Dec. 31, 2025 &#8211; 3 months<strong><br \/>\u00a0WDFW Program-\u00a0<\/strong>Fish<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Program \u2013 Region 6<strong><br \/>\u00a0Duty Station-<\/strong>\u00a0Lacey, Washington \u2013 Thurston County<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about being a member of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/about\/jobs\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/about\/jobs\"><strong>Team WDFW<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/20250819073632_lamprey.png\" alt=\"An image without description\" data-uw-rm-alt-original=\"\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"QU\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo Caption: Pacific Lamprey \u2013 Photo Credit David Herasimtschuk<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The purpose of this position is to conduct stream surveys and to collect hatchery and wild Chinook, coho, chum, pink, sockeye, steelhead &amp; lamprey spawning survey data in South Puget Sound watersheds and in Hood Canal. These data sets help determine hatchery vs. wild salmonid escapement estimates, run reconstruction, and forecasts used in fisheries management for both non-tribal sport and tribal commercial gillnet fisheries.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>What to Expect-<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Spawning Ground Surveyor will,<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enumerate and monitor hatchery and wild salmon\/steelhead redds plus live\/dead fish counts with \u201cIndex\u201d reaches surveyed every 7 \u201314 days.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New redds are numbered with flagging.<\/li>\n<li>Data is accurately recorded onto field cards. Data is checked for errors and summarized.<\/li>\n<li>Surveys conducted by foot, raft, drift boat, and or jet sled during all weather conditions and difficult terrain.<\/li>\n<li>Biological data (scales, fin marks, coded wire tag, otoliths, DNA) collected on dead fish.<\/li>\n<li>Survey includes enumerating Pacific and Brook lamprey visible redds and live\/dead counts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Driving to and from surveyed reaches on both highway and off-road conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Includes gaining access onto private properties, map reading, GPS coordinates, radio operations, vehicle maintenance and repairs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Enumerate and monitor salmon\/steelhead redds plus live\/dead fish counts with \u201cSupplemental\u201d type surveys during peak spawning. \u00a0Visible redd and fish counts are recorded on field cards.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Data is checked for errors and summarized.<\/li>\n<li>Surveys conducted by foot, raft, drift boat, and or jet sled.<\/li>\n<li>Timing of surveys based upon \u201cIndex\u201d type vis\/cum. relationships.<\/li>\n<li>Biological data (scales, fin marks, coded wire tag) collected on dead fish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Misc. duties.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Including gear\/equipment\/vehicle maintenance and repairs, sampling lowland trout lakes, documenting habitat alterations within surveyed areas.<\/li>\n<li>Hatchery sampling, mainly Chinook, lengths, scales, check for CWT.<\/li>\n<li>Safety courses and\/or online training as required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Survey schedule planning.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tracking weather and stream flows.<\/li>\n<li>Data organization and error checking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Working Conditions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Work setting:<\/strong>\u00a0 Usually surveys alone or at times with other technicians or biologists in a wide variety of terrain and stream substrate conditions. Fieldwork is often done in inclement weather within varying stream flow and visibility conditions. Fieldwork can be strenuous while walking in or along streams with slick boulders, crawling over logjams, wading across riffles with moderate \u2013 fast current or maneuvering watercraft listed above. Repetitively lifting and maneuvering of equipment upwards to or greater than 40 pounds. Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Schedule:<\/strong>\u00a0 Generally, 40 hours per week. \u00a0Workdays and hours are determined by weather, stream flows and visibility, and degree of spawning activity. \u00a0A flexible hourly and daily work schedule is therefore needed to perform the assigned tasks. Weekends and holidays are included as potential workdays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Travel requirements:<\/strong>\u00a0Daily travel from duty station to work sites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Customer Interactions:<\/strong>\u00a0Maintain positive interactions with the public.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Option 1:<\/strong>\u00a0 Graduation from high school or GED, including one year of high school science,\u00a0<strong>and<\/strong>\u00a0two (2) years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Option 2:<\/strong>\u00a0 Graduation from high school or GED, including one year of high school science,\u00a0<strong>and<\/strong>\u00a0two (2) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist.<\/p>\n<p>Please note: \u00a0College 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 6 semester or 9 quarter hours of natural science classes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>License:<\/strong>\u00a0 Valid driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Requirements\/Conditions of Employment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Successful completion of agency training and\/or certification for assigned watercraft dependent on supervisory direction, position need and training availability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Elementary biology, in-the-field identification of live and dead salmonids, identifies, interpret, and monitor salmonid\/lamprey spawning activity by species.<\/li>\n<li>Basic safe operation of rafts and boats in moving waters.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to clearly and concisely fill out field data forms.<\/li>\n<li>Basic computer data entry skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Your application should include the following:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.<\/li>\n<li>An up-to-date resume.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.<\/li>\n<li>At least three professional references with current contact information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Supplemental information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ofm.wa.gov\/state-human-resources\/compensation-job-classes\/compensation-administration\/salary\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/ofm.wa.gov\/state-human-resources\/compensation-job-classes\/compensation-administration\/salary\">pay<\/a>\u00a0and other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ofm.wa.gov\/state-human-resources\/compensation-job-classes\/compensation-administration\/special-employee-programs\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/ofm.wa.gov\/state-human-resources\/compensation-job-classes\/compensation-administration\/special-employee-programs\">special employee programs<\/a>, there are other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ofm.wa.gov\/state-human-resources\/compensation-job-classes\/benefits\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/ofm.wa.gov\/state-human-resources\/compensation-job-classes\/benefits\">benefits<\/a>\u00a0that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the \u201cBenefits\u201d tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Note:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-9-central\/form-i-9-acceptable-documents\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-9-central\/form-i-9-acceptable-documents\">https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-9-central\/form-i-9-acceptable-documents<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Union &#8211; WAFWP:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish &amp; Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish &amp; Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish &amp; Wildlife Professionals.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/20250819073559_yesvets.png\" alt=\"An image without description\" data-uw-rm-alt-original=\"\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"QU\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Per\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.leg.wa.gov\/RCW\/default.aspx?cite=73.16.010\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/apps.leg.wa.gov\/RCW\/default.aspx?cite=73.16.010\"><strong>RCW 73.16.010<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov\"><strong>RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov<\/strong><\/a><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Veterans only \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse\/veteran (example: 2024-1234 \u2013 Biologist 1 \u2013 Veteran)<\/li>\n<li>Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/20250819073544_deilogo.png\" alt=\"An image without 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encouraged to apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Request an accommodation:\u00a0<\/strong>Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technical Difficulties:\u00a0<\/strong>If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:support@neogov.com\">support@neogov.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other questions:\u00a0<\/strong>If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:diana.humes@dfw.wa.gov\">diana.humes@dfw.wa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow us on social media:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/8226485\/admin\/\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong><a 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