Fisheries Monitoring & Research Technician - Scientific Tech 2 - Non-Perm - 31 Openings

Fisheries Monitoring & Research Technician Classification: Scientific Technician 2 Number of Vacancies: Thirty-one (31) Job Status: Full-Time - Non-Permanent Anticipated Appointment Length: Varied (3 months to 6 months) Duty Station: Region 5 – Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties Posting Timeframe: This recruitment is scheduled to be posted until July 2, 2026. First review of applications will take place June 12, 2026. Application review is ongoing, and applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible. Following the first review date, this recruitment may be closed at any time. The salary listed above does not include the 2% pay increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2026. Multiple locations in Western Washington and a variety of anticipated appointment lengths – apply for one (1) or all the positions by submitting one (1) application. What to Expect: Positions filled through this recruitment will vary in the duties required. Typical duties may include: Conduct spawning ground surveys on the Lower Columbia River and its tributaries, identifying and enumerating adult salmonids (live and dead) and redds. Assist with the daily operation and maintenance of the Grays River, Elochoman River adult fish weirs Collect biological data and perform marking of adult salmonids. Interview sport anglers and record catch by species, fishing effort, and biological data including collecting biological samples from salmon, trout, and sturgeon Implement electronic data collection using iPads, digital tablets or other handheld devices. Monitor and observe commercial fisheries and research test fisheries Capture, identify, count, handle, and tag and/or mark adult salmonids for mark-recapture programs and distribution monitoring Assist with the installation, maintenance, operation and removal of a temporary resistance board salmon weirs and fish traps on Germany Creek and Grays Rivers and other locations as directed Working Conditions: Positions filled through this recruitment will vary in the working conditions required. Typical working conditions may include: Work setting, including hazards: Approximately 85% of this position is performed in a non-office, field environment and the remaining 15% of work is performed in an office setting and/or laboratory setting. Fieldwork may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions and is frequently performed on wet, uneven, and slippery surfaces. Walk up to 3-6 miles per day. May lift large live or fish carcasses, typically up to 30 pounds and occasionally over 100 pounds with or without assistance and repetitively carrying loads up to 70 pounds over short distances across rough terrain. May assist with spawning ground surveys conducted on foot or by cataraft in whitewater conditions (Class I–III). Float up to 10 miles per day conduction stream surveys to collect spawning ground data This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments. Work may be performed on small vessels, sometimes in adverse weather conditions Schedule: This position is full-time, working 40 hours per week. The work schedule requires flexibility - may be assigned work hours at any time within a 24-hour period. Shifts are not fixed and may vary based on operational needs. Travel Requirements: Most duties are conducted in the field away from the duty station. Daily travel from the duty station to and from field locations is required with either a departmental issued vehicle or (rarely) a personal vehicle. Overnight travel on rare occasions but may be required Tools and Equipment: Basic hand and carpentry tools, winches, pulleys and blocks, motorized and non-motorized watercraft, 4x4 vehicles including the ability to tow vehicles, 200' beach seines, passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag readers, coded wire tag (CWT) detectors, GPS units, weighing scales, handheld data loggers, personal digital assistant (PDA), and computers. Customer Interactions: Interact with WDFW staff, personnel from other agencies, commercial fishers and the public Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Option 1: Graduation from high school or GED, including one (1) year of high school science and two (2) years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1. Option 2: Graduation from high school or GED including one (1) year of high school science and two (2) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist. 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 science classes. Certifications/Licenses: Valid Driver's License. Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: Successful completion of training and/or certification may be required based on position responsibilities, supervisory direction, and training availability. Employees may be required to attend specialized multi-day training courses that involve overnight travel. Course topics may include wilderness first aid training, navigating swiftwater environments, and oar-based craft training. Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess one or more of the following: License/Certifications: Completion of a basic CPR and First Aid course. Experience, knowledge or ability in the following: Resistance board and fixed panel adult fish weirs. Fish marking, handling and tagging protocols. Fishery monitoring, observation and sampling techniques Commercial fishing gear types and fishing methods. Basic operations of motorized vessels Operating coded wire tag (CWT) and passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag detectors. Identification of salmonids and other fish species during juvenile and adult life stages. Identification of salmonid redds. Conducting spawning ground surveys Collecting biological data and completing data entry in both written and electronic formats. Rowing non-motorized, oar-framed boats such as catarafts in whitewater conditions and Class I-III rapids. Operating handheld iPads, Garmin InReach devices, GPS units and data loggers in off-trail or logging road environments Basic computer operation including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access. Basic carpentry skills. Aluminum and steel welding, bending and cutting. Your application must include the following: A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements. An up-to-date resume. A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate. At least three professional references with current contact information. State of Washington