Lead Fish Technician - Coho Restoration & Field Data

Yakama Nation Legends Casino; Twisp (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources in Twisp, WA is seeking a Fish Technician III to support the Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration project. Responsibilities include broodstock collection, spawning, egg incubation, juvenile rearing, data recording, and field operations across hatchery and natural pond environments.

Applicants must work independently and be available nights, weekends and holidays. Proficiency with Excel/Access for data entry and analysis is expected, along with the ability to lift up

Qualifications

• Two years prior work experience at a Fish Technician II level.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License with ability to obtain Yakama Nation Driving Permit.
• Must live in or relocate within proximity, preferably within ½-hour driving distance of the Mid-Columbia Field Station in Twisp, WA.
• Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Function as a lead technician on Fisheries projects.
• Oversee field operations and fisheries technicians in the absence of the Project Biologist.
• Conduct juvenile and adult salmonid sampling, data entry, and reporting.
• Operate and maintain field equipment and vehicles.
• Record data and enter into databases.
• Work nights, weekends and holidays as required.

Skills

Data entry and analysis

Field observation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Supervision

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

GPS unit

PIT tag detectors

Coded wire tag detectors

Job description

The Department of Natural Resources in Twisp, WA is seeking a Fish Technician III to support the Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration project. Responsibilities include broodstock collection, spawning, egg incubation, juvenile rearing, data recording, and field operations across hatchery and natural pond environments.

Applicants must work independently and be available nights, weekends and holidays. Proficiency with Excel/Access for data entry and analysis is expected, along with the ability to lift up