Fish Technician II: Hatchery & Acclimation Field Work

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation; Gleed (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation's Yakima Klickitat Fisheries Project (YKFP) seeks a Fish Technician II to join the team at one of three acclimation sites in the upper Yakima River Basin. The position requires residing five days a week and working with Cle Elum hatchery personnel to maintain the hatchery and acclimation sites.

The job involves spawning, incubating, rearing and releasing up to 800k Spring Chinook annually, with work performed year-round including weekends,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of salmonid life history patterns and Yakima fish species identification.
• Knowledge of fish culture techniques.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with co-workers, tribal members and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work outside in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain juvenile fish acclimation site: feed fish, control water flow, take daily water readings, clean and upkeep site.
• Assist YKFP fish crews with tasks across the Yakima River basin.
• Demonstrate strong work habits and self-motivation.

Skills

Salmonid life history

Fish culture techniques

Working relationships

Communication

Outdoor work

Physical labor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation's Yakima Klickitat Fisheries Project (YKFP) seeks a Fish Technician II to join the team at one of three acclimation sites in the upper Yakima River Basin. The position requires residing five days a week and working with Cle Elum hatchery personnel to maintain the hatchery and acclimation sites.

The job involves spawning, incubating, rearing and releasing up to 800k Spring Chinook annually, with work performed year-round including weekends,