Fish Technician II - Hatchery & Acclimation Site Specialist

Yakama Nation Legends Casino; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Yakima Klickitat Fisheries Project (YKFP) in Washington state seeks a Fish Technician II for site maintenance at one acclimation location and collaboration with hatchery staff on spawning, incubation, rearment and release operations for up to 800k Spring Chinook annually.

Position requires year‑round fieldwork, with possible weekends, nights and holidays. Duties include water readings, site upkeep, trap work, tagging and surveys across upper Yakima River Basin.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience as a Fish Technician I or equivalent level in natural resources fieldwork is required.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License and ability to obtain Yakama Tribal Driver's permit.
• Yakama enrolled preference applies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain juvenile fish acclimation site: feed fish, control water flow, record readings, clean site and perform site upkeep.
• Assist other YKFP crews with tasks in the Yakima River basin.
• Support trapping, tagging/marking, spawning ground surveys and predation work.

Skills

Salmonid life history

Fish culture techniques

Oral/written communication

Outdoor work

Physical labor

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Yakima Klickitat Fisheries Project (YKFP) in Washington state seeks a Fish Technician II for site maintenance at one acclimation location and collaboration with hatchery staff on spawning, incubation, rearment and release operations for up to 800k Spring Chinook annually.

Position requires year‑round fieldwork, with possible weekends, nights and holidays. Duties include water readings, site upkeep, trap work, tagging and surveys across upper Yakima River Basin.