Job Description

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2026-154

Issue Date:

08-07-26

Closing Date:

08-21-26

Fisheries Technician II

Fisheries Resource Management (FRM)

Department of Natural Resources

Hourly Wage: $15.74-$17.72/Temporary/Full-Time

Location: Twisp, WA

Incumbent is responsible for a variety of semi-technical and semi-skilled tasks related to fisheries management. Provides assistance in the Mid-Columbia Coho Reintroduction Program within the Methow River basin. Duties include trapping, collection and transporting of adult Coho; spawning broodstock, spawning ground surveys assisting with Coho egg incubation acclimation of juvenile Coho, cleaning and maintaining fish raceways and acclimation ponds, PIT and floy tagging of juvenile/adult salmonids and miscellaneous biological sampling. Must be able and willing to work independently on occasion and be available to work weekends, nights and holidays. Temporary housing may be furnished for the duration of the fieldwork season.

Examples of Work Performed:

Participates in monitoring and evaluation studies that may include but, not limited to; spawning ground surveys, PIT tagging, snorkel surveys, sampling of juvenile salmonids, and various biological sampling.

Participates in operation and maintenance duties that may include, but is not limited to, broodstock collecting, transport, spawning, egg incubation, building and maintaining PIT detection arrays, and juvenile rearing duties at both hatchery and natural pond environments.

Conducts sampling of juvenile and adult salmonids (length, weight, scale sample, genetic sample, etc.).

Operates and maintains office and field equipment including waders, dry suits, rafts, GPS units, laptops, coded wire tag detectors, etc.

Records field activities and data legibly on data sheets and/or a daily logbook.

Operates and maintains assigned vehicles in a safe manner.

Coordinates cooperative research and field studies with Yakama tribal employees.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge and demonstrated experience in use of standard fisheries principles and procedures.

Knowledge of fish species identification characteristics.

Knowledge and experience in operation and maintenance of tools and equipment used in fisheries field work.

Skill and experience in rafting and water safety procedures.

Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.

Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to work tactfully with the public and to maintain a professional public appearance.

Ability to work outside under all types of weather conditions.

Ability to perform physical labor.

Ability to work independently and productively.

Ability to maintain a positive attitude during all working conditions.

Ability to work assigned schedule that may include weekends, nights and holidays.

Ability to report to work at a moment's notice when need arises.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires one-year work experience as a Fish Technician I and demonstrated knowledge of standard fisheries principles and procedures.

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. on a daily basis.

Must pass pre-employment background check.

Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit.

Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Preferred Requirements:

Prefer incumbent to reside or relocate within proximity of the Mid-Columbia Field Station in Twsip, WA.

Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.