Recreational Test Fisher | Field Biologist Tech

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Forks (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Recreational Test Fisher for field data collection and creel survey work in Forks, WA. You will conduct test fishing, collect biological data, and assist in tagging and classifying steelhead and salmon populations to support fisheries management decisions.

Responsibilities include operating boats, interviewing anglers, recording data, and coordinating with private guide boats.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED with science exposure and relevant experience.
• Experience in biology, fisheries, natural resources, or closely allied fields may substitute for formal education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct test fishing and surveys in District 16 streams for steelhead fisheries.
• Collect biological data (DNA, age, length, stock) from caught fish.
• Mark landed steelhead with floy tags for mark-recapture data.
• Perform creel surveys and interview anglers to assess effort and catch.

Skills

Field data collection

Boat operation

Angler interviewing

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience substituting for education

Tools

Coded wire tag detector

iPad

DNA sampling tools

Job description

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Recreational Test Fisher for field data collection and creel survey work in Forks, WA. You will conduct test fishing, collect biological data, and assist in tagging and classifying steelhead and salmon populations to support fisheries management decisions.

Responsibilities include operating boats, interviewing anglers, recording data, and coordinating with private guide boats.