Fisheries Field Surveyor – Spawning Ground Tech

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Department of Natural Resources in Rochester, WA, invites applications for two Newaukum Spawning Ground Surveyor positions to support fish management. You will conduct spawning ground surveys and collect biological data to aid salmon and steelhead conservation.

These field roles involve navigating streams, using 4x4 vehicles, and recording data on iPads. The appointment runs 4.5 months, with flexible hours and demanding physical conditions in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED plus two years as Scientific Technician 1.
• Graduation from high school or GED plus two years of lab or field experience assisting biologists.
• College course work in natural sciences may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts salmon spawner surveys according to procedures.
• Identify and monitor redds and counts in selected reaches.
• Operate in variable weather and on water, maintain field records on iPads.
• Collect biological samples and tags as needed.
• Travel locally to survey locations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Washington Department of Natural Resources in Rochester, WA, invites applications for two Newaukum Spawning Ground Surveyor positions to support fish management. You will conduct spawning ground surveys and collect biological data to aid salmon and steelhead conservation.

These field roles involve navigating streams, using 4x4 vehicles, and recording data on iPads. The appointment runs 4.5 months, with flexible hours and demanding physical conditions in varying weather.