Senior Shellfish Technician & Field Lead

Squaxin-Island-Tribe; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Squaxin Island Tribe is seeking a Shellfish Technical Specialist 2 to monitor tribal shellfish harvests, conduct surveys, and assist in data collection. This senior role may supervise Shellfish Tech Specialist 1 employees in the field when needed.

The position requires the ability to work varied hours, including nights during tidal cycles, with a strong emphasis on independent work, safety, and accurate data handling.

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts Degree and one year of natural resources or related experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and three years of natural resources or related experience.
• Course work in fisheries, biology or related field may substitute for experience.
• Experience operating a boat and experience in shellfish work is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Monitors tribal commercial shellfish harvests with variable evening hours.
• Adheres to a set schedule and shifts, often including nights.
• Work independently, manage time, and solve problems without constant supervision.
• Interact with the public, focusing on communication and relationship building.
• Perform clam surveys, data entry, and analysis.
• Maintain organization and security of departmental equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Operate boats for shellfish program activities across day/night hours and seasons.
• Assist in environmental data collection for shellfish/NR programs.

Skills

Boat operation

Team communication

GIS software

Data entry

Problem solving

Education

Associate of Arts Degree

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Squaxin Island Tribe is seeking a Shellfish Technical Specialist 2 to monitor tribal shellfish harvests, conduct surveys, and assist in data collection. This senior role may supervise Shellfish Tech Specialist 1 employees in the field when needed.

The position requires the ability to work varied hours, including nights during tidal cycles, with a strong emphasis on independent work, safety, and accurate data handling.