$17.23 – $20.94 Hourly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Salkum, WA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Classified<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
S0020-26L<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Power<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Generation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
04\/02\/2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
4\/16\/2026 5:00 PM Pacific<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Position Description<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n
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<\/p>\nTacoma Power’s Generation division is looking for a Fisheries Intern to join their team at the Cowlitz Hydroelectric Project located 1.5 hours from Tacoma in Salkum, WA.
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\u00a0As an intern, you will learn how Tacoma Power operates by gaining hands-on experience while supporting and assisting with fisheries operations on the Cowlitz River.<\/p>\nThis limited-duration position will allow the intern to support and assist with various fisheries management activities associated with Tacoma Power’s Cowlitz Hydroelectric Project. The intern will work closely with biologists and technicians, gaining valuable exposure to fieldwork and office-based tasks in the context of Tacoma Power\u2019s environmental and regulatory responsibilities.<\/p>\n
Throughout the internship, the intern will assist with tasks such as educating visitors at the Cowlitz Visitor Center about Tacoma Power\u2019s efforts of managing the rearing of fish at the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery and producing power at the Cowlitz hydroelectric facilities. They will also assist with adult and juvenile trap operations, data collection and analysis, research projects, and maintaining equipment. The role aims to provide the intern with the experience of contributing to programs that support local natural resource management and community engagement, while also offering the opportunity to gain practical skills and knowledge for future career development in the natural resources sector.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n- \n
- Assist with adult and juvenile salmonid trap operations, stream surveys, research projects, and investigations<\/li>\n
- Prepare and present oral and\/or written reports<\/li>\n
- Educate visitors on how Tacoma Power balances rearing fish for harvest opportunities and recovery and producing power at the hydroelectric projects.<\/li>\n
- Consult or interact with other city employees and stakeholders in relation to work assignments<\/li>\n
- Collect and analyze data<\/li>\n
- Prepare for special events and functions<\/li>\n
- Collection, entry, documentation, organization and quality assurance of data sets associated with adult and juvenile fish handling, identification, marking and transport<\/li>\n
- Collection, entry, documentation, organization and quality assurance of\u00a0spawning ground surveys; fish passage; and other monitoring and evaluation activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Internships begins mid June 2026 and interns will be scheduled up to 40 hours of work per week. Position will last 3-5 months depending on applicants schedule.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n
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Qualifications<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n
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Minimum Education*<\/u><\/b>
High School Diploma or GED
*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>
Minimum Experience*<\/u><\/b>
1 year of post-high school training\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n- \n
Selection Process & Supplemental Information<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n
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This recruitment is being managed by Kye Merritt, if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn<\/a>!<\/p>\n
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