$4,119.00 – $5,531.00 Monthly<\/span><\/p>\n Location<\/strong><\/p>\n Clallam County – Port Angeles, WA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Full Time – Permanent<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Flexible\/Hybrid<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n 2025-07958<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Dept. of Fish and Wildlife<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n 11\/07\/2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n 11\/18\/2025 11:59 PM Pacific<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Working Title-<\/strong>\u00a0Sampler Supervisor<\/p>\n Classification-<\/strong> Scientific Technician 3<\/p>\n Job Status-<\/strong> Full-Time\/Permanent<\/p>\n WDFW Program-<\/strong> Fish Program \u2013 Puget Sound Management Division<\/p>\n Duty Station-<\/strong> *Port Angeles, Washington \u2013 Clallam County<\/p>\n *While this position may offer a telework option, the successful candidate must be available to report to the duty station in Port Angeles, Washington as needed.<\/p>\n Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n Photo Caption \u2013 Spawning pink salmon \u2013 Photo Credit: Aaron Dufault<\/em><\/p>\n In this dynamic role,<\/strong> you will supervise dockside sampling staff and collect and edit recreational and commercial salmon, halibut, lingcod, marine fish, and shellfish biological and catch data<\/p>\n With your experience,<\/strong> you will implement the region’s fisheries sampling program and provide the information necessary to estimate fisheries catch and effort for both commercial and recreational fisheries management, assessment of biological information by stock, and subsequent achievement of spawning escapements and agreed-to catch allocations.<\/p>\n WHAT TO EXPECT –<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position will:<\/p>\n Supervisory Duties.<\/strong><\/p>\n Recreational and commercial fishery sampling duties.<\/strong><\/p>\n Working Conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n Work setting:<\/strong> Work is conducted in the field and in the office. \u00a0Field work is conducted in adverse weather and sea conditions, including long periods of sitting, squatting, walking, boating for conducting angler interviews, climbing in and out of boats, sampling salmon in a boat, carrying, kneeling, and heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs. unassisted). \u00a0This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.\u00a0<\/p>\n Schedule:<\/strong> This position is non-scheduled; typically works 8-10 hours per day between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM, 40 hours per week. \u00a0Weekend and evening work required, occasionally including holidays.<\/p>\n Travel requirements:<\/strong> In and around Puget Sound with seldom-overnight travel.<\/p>\n Customer Interactions:<\/strong> Interactions with co-workers from WDFW and Tribes, commercial anglers, salmon buyers, fish processors, recreational anglers and shellfishers, the public during data collection; provides basic information regarding fisheries resources to the public, as well as agency programs and activities. Provides sport fishing regulatory information to the public. Includes occasional contact with individuals who are angry, distraught, or frustrated. \u00a0Acts as liaison to Peninsula supervisor and enforcement on fishery violations observed in the field. \u00a0Acts as liaison between tribal staff and WDFW staff.<\/p>\n QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Required Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n Option 1:<\/strong> Graduation from high school or GED including one year of high school science, and<\/strong> four (4) years of experience as a Scientific Technician.<\/p>\n Option 2:<\/strong> Graduation from high school or GED, including one year of high school science, and<\/strong> four (4) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a health or safety professional, biologist, chemist, or zoologist.<\/p>\n Please note: \u00a0 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.<\/p>\n License:<\/strong>\u00a0 Valid driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n Special Requirements\/Conditions of Employment:<\/strong><\/p>\n Successful completion of agency training and\/or certification for assigned watercraft dependent on supervisory direction, position need and training availability.<\/p>\n First Aid\/CPR Certification must be completed within one year of hire and maintained (2-year certification).<\/p>\n Preferred Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:<\/strong> Your application should include the following:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to pay<\/a> and other special employee programs<\/a>, there are other benefits<\/a> that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the \u201cBenefits\u201d tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.<\/p>\n Important Note:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 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: \u00a0https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-9-central\/form-i-9-acceptable-documents<\/a><\/p>\n Union – WAFWP:<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Per RCW 73.16.010<\/a> Veterans 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 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n As part of WDFW\u2019s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. \u00a0 Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. \u00a0All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.<\/em><\/p>\n The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. \u00a0We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. \u00a0Women, 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.<\/em><\/p>\n 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\u00a0Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov<\/a>, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.<\/p>\n 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 support@neogov.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Other questions:\u00a0<\/strong>If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Cheri.Potter@dfw.wa.gov<\/a> and reference job number\/title from the top of this posting.<\/p>\n Follow us on social media:\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
Description<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n
![\"WDFW](\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/20251107153426_Recruitment%20banner%20032725.png\")
<\/p>\n![\"Several](\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/20251107153953_Aaron%20Dufault%20pink%20salmon%20spawning%20(29).jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n
\n
Six (6) months or more of lead or supervisory experience.
At least twelve (12) months experience creel sampling recreational and commercial fisheries in Puget Sound or a similar area. \u00a0
Identifying all salmon species and common Puget Sound marine fish and shellfish species.\u00a0
Familiar with salmon life history and sport fishing regulations. \u00a0
Knowledge of commercial and sport fishing methods and gear.\u00a0
Proper fish handling technique.
Experience with Microsoft (MS) Windows programs including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
<\/p>\n\n
![\"yesvets.org](\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/20251107154232_yesvets1.png\")
<\/p>\n\n
\n
![\"yesvets.org](\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/20251107154310_DFW%20diversity%20logo.png\")
<\/p>\n
\n
<\/strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\ncp<\/em>\n\n