Field Fisheries Technician: Steelhead Surveys & Data

State of Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife; Forks (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife's Recreational Test Fisher role is a Scientific Technician 2 based in Forks, WA. It involves conducting test fishing and creel surveys to support steelhead stock assessments.

Expect extensive field work in varied weather, travel to district streams, and data collection including tagging and sampling, with emphasis on safety and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED with one year of science and two years as Scientific Technician 1.
• Graduation from high school or GED with one year of science and two years of field/lab experience assisting a biologist, chemist, or zoologist.

Responsibilities

• Conduct test fishing and surveys in District 16 streams for steelhead fisheries.
• Perform creel surveys to assess angling effort and collect fish samples for data.
• Operate field gear and boats, collect biological data (DNA, scales, fork length) and record results.

Job description

State of Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife's Recreational Test Fisher role is a Scientific Technician 2 based in Forks, WA. It involves conducting test fishing and creel surveys to support steelhead stock assessments.

Expect extensive field work in varied weather, travel to district streams, and data collection including tagging and sampling, with emphasis on safety and accurate record-keeping.