Juvenile Salmon Tagger & Surveyor - Scientific Technician 2 - Seasonal - *05856
Washington State
- Okanogan County, WA
- $3,376-4,497 per month
- Temporary
- Full-time
JUVENILE SALMON TAGGER AND SURVEYOR
SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN 2 (ST2)Fish Program - Salmon Recovery Science Team
Twisp, Washington - Okanogan CountySeason Length: Eight (8) monthsJuly 1 - February 28As a member of the Salmon Recovers Science team, you will assist with the capture and Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tagging of juvenile ESA listed salmonids via electrofishing, minnow trapping, the operation and maintenance of two rotary screw traps (smolt traps).This position will require accuracy in recording and management of data collected during field surveys. Additional duties may include performing mobile PIT tag surveys via pontoon boat, angler creel surveys, and habitat surveys.We are seeking a candidate who models WDFW values: Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).Black Pine Lake, Twisp WA - Photo credit: WDFWDutiesHere is what you will be doing,
- Function as part of a team performing routine monitoring activities (rotary-screw trap operation, electrofishing, and minnow trapping) to inform population estimates of target species within the study area.
- Accurately collect and record biological (species identification, length, weight, tags, marks, scales, genetics, etc.) and environmental data (GPS waypoints, temperature, survey time, survey length, etc.). PIT tag juvenile salmonids.
- Raft up to 10 miles per day in winter months (November - March) towing an antenna attached to a 13 ft. pontoon boat to track PIT tagged salmonids.
- Participate in creel surveys. Conduct surveys on rivers and lakes to gather information on angler usage and harvest.
- Work at all hours in inclement weather; hiking up to six (6) miles on rugged uneven terrain in remote locations independently; lifting up to 75 lbs. (5-gal buckets of water and fish and holding tanks).
- Use of standard chemicals for fish anesthesia (AQUI-S and MS-222) and sterilization chemicals (alcohol) is required.
- Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
- Must be able to regularly endure long hours of adverse weather and wet conditions with minimal shelter.
- Must safely and efficiently hike and/or raft four to ten miles of rugged, low-order river terrain daily and be comfortable working regularly in a swift, whitewater river environment.
- The work schedule is typically 40 hours per week, but days worked will vary by week.
- Workdays will range from 8 hours to 12 hours, depending on workload.
- During peak work periods, working nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.
- Travel is required to field locations throughout the watershed to accomplish project duties.
- Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, training, or gather supplies from distant locations.
- PIT tagging gear, rotary-screw traps, electrofishing equipment, vehicles, trailers, waders, boots, pontoon boats, pumps, generators and various power and hand tools, computers, GPS units, CWT wands, safety equipment (e.g., PFDs, gloves).
- Frequent interaction with the public and recreational anglers during creel surveys. Occasional contact with the public and other agencies during the course of other duties.
- Employee may have interaction with those who have differing opinions regarding the objectives and activities of WDFW.
- Experience in handling, sampling, and tagging juvenile salmonids.
- Familiarity and working knowledge of rotary screw traps, electrofishing and mark-recapture methods and study design.
- Experience with P4, and Microsoft Office software.
- Related degree in fisheries, wildlife, environmental, or natural resource sciences.
- Experience operating a non-motorized watercraft (i.e., pontoon boat) for PIT tracking surveys.
- A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
- A current resume.
- Three professional references.
- Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
- Notify us of your military spouse status by email at
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
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