Fish Technician II: Year-Round Hatchery & Acclimation Work

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

Job summary

The Yakima Klickitat Fisheries Project (YKFP) is seeking a Fish Technician II to maintain juvenile acclimation sites and support hatchery work in the upper Yakima River Basin. You will collaborate with Cle Elum hatchery staff to spawn, incubate, rear and release up to 800k Spring Chinook annually, on a schedule that includes weekends, nights, and holidays.

Responsibilities include feeding and monitoring water flow, keeping records, and assisting other field crews with traps, tagging, surveys,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience as a Fish Technician I or equivalent level in natural resources fieldwork.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with Yakama Tribal permit eligibility.
• Yakama enrolled preference; all qualified applicants encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Reside at an acclimation site 5 days a week and work at one of three sites in the upper Yakima River Basin.
• Work with hatchery personnel to maintain acclimation sites; assist spawning, incubation, rear, and release of up to 800k Spring Chinook annually.
• Perform duties year-round; may work weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Assist other field crews with trap operations, fish tagging/marking, spawning ground surveys, and predation work.
• Maintain site through feeding fish, water flow, daily water readings, cleaning, and upkeep.

Skills

Salmonid life history knowledge

Fish culture techniques

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal relations

Outdoor work in all weather

Physical labor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Yakima Klickitat Fisheries Project (YKFP) is seeking a Fish Technician II to maintain juvenile acclimation sites and support hatchery work in the upper Yakima River Basin. You will collaborate with Cle Elum hatchery staff to spawn, incubate, rear and release up to 800k Spring Chinook annually, on a schedule that includes weekends, nights, and holidays.

Responsibilities include feeding and monitoring water flow, keeping records, and assisting other field crews with traps, tagging, surveys,