Posting number: 2026-05784
Department: Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
Job classification: SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN 2
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Recreation, Natural Resources, Wetlands, Sciences, Green-Collar/Environmental, Wildlife
Title- Fisheries Technician
Classification- Scientific Technician 2
Number of Vacancies- Five (5)
Job Status- Full-Time/Non-Permanent
Appointment Length- 2.5 Months– September 1, 2026 – November 15, 2026
WDFW Program- Fish Program – Fish Management
Duty Station- Spokane, Washington – Spokane County
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Photo Caption: Redband Rainbow Trout – Photo Credit: WDFW
Play a key role in advancing the mission of WDFW to conserve, enhance, and restore native fish populations in Washington State.
In this role, you will provide technical support to project lead biologists on the Joint Stock Assessment Project (JSAP), Lake Roosevelt Evaluation Project (LREP), and the Northern Pike Monitoring and Suppression Project in the Spokane River, Lake Roosevelt, and the upper Columbia River and associated tributaries.
The work conducted in this role directly contributes to the conservation of native fish populations in eastern Washington.
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Photo Caption: Lake Roosevelt Northern Pike Suppression Effort – Photo Credit: WDFW
What to Expect-
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Fisheries Technicians will,
Working Conditions:
Work Setting, including hazards:
Schedule: Typically, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week. Workdays may vary to include working nights, weekends, and holidays to accomplish project goals and objectives. Ability to work a flexible schedule and regularly work more than 8 hours in a day is required.
Travel Requirements: Extensive travel may occur within the workday. May require driving or riding in a vehicle greater than 200 miles per day, to include travel on unimproved roads. Some overnight travel will be required, up to one (1) week at a time.
Tools and Equipment: Power tools (drills, saws), manual hand tools, electronic balances, handheld GPS, fish tagging equipment, knives, backpack electrofishing gear, RFID equipment, boats, gill nets, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Customer Interactions: May interact with landowners and members of the public inquiring about the projects.
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: College course work involving major study in biology, zoology, fisheries, chemistry, natural sciences, or closely allied field may substitute, year for year, for experience, provided 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:
Washington Boater Safety Training (or equivalent) is required to perform work on a vessel. Certification of Completion must be obtained within two (2) weeks of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:
Certification:
Experience operating and maintaining key field equipment, including:
Your application must include the following:
In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.
Important Note:
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: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Union - WAFWP:
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.
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Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:
Per RCW 73.16.010 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:
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, 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.
Request an accommodation: 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 Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.
Technical Difficulties: 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
Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to danielle.gustafson@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2026-05784
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