Fisheries Field Technician III (On-Call)

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation; Centerville (Washington County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation seeks a Fish Technician III (On-Call) for Klickitat Field Office. The role involves semi-technical fisheries work in field settings, including catch monitoring, tagging, and data collection.

Responsibilities include leading field projects, operating sampling gear, and maintaining records. Requires initiative, ability to work independently, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Two years of college education in fisheries science or closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to pass pre-employment background check.
• Demonstrated ability to pass pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Perform field tasks such as harvest and catch monitoring, stream surveys, marking and tagging fish, and recording field data.
• Lead field projects; direct subordinates and ensure daily work is completed.
• Operate and maintain field sampling gear and equipment.
• Tag and mark fish and record biometric data.
• Collect water quality samples and conduct routine tests; forward samples for laboratory testing.
• Record fishing effort, catch, species, weight, sex, and related data on-site.
• Transport and release juvenile trout and salmon; manage transport equipment and oxygen systems.

Skills

Fisheries knowledge

Equipment operation

Independent work

Record keeping

Oral & written communication

Education

Two years of college in fisheries science or related field

Experience as Fisheries Technician II considered for education credit

Tools

Back-pack electroshocker

Water quality testing equipment

Job description

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation seeks a Fish Technician III (On-Call) for Klickitat Field Office. The role involves semi-technical fisheries work in field settings, including catch monitoring, tagging, and data collection.

Responsibilities include leading field projects, operating sampling gear, and maintaining records. Requires initiative, ability to work independently, and adherence to safety protocols.