Shellfish Technical Specialist 2

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

Description

Job Title: Shellfish Technical Specialist 2

Department: Natural Resources

Reports To: Rana Brown

FLSA Status: Exempt

TS Range: 5/6 ($22.01)

Opening Date: 10/30/2026

Closing Date: 11/13/2026

SUMMARY: Performs a variety of semi-skilled duties and assists in various technical fieldwork tasks associated with the shellfish program. This position will be the primary clam dig monitor. This is a senior shellfish technician and/or natural resources worker and will be, at times, an in-field supervisor to Shellfish Technical Specialist 1 employees. This level is considered to be an experienced journey-level technician.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitors tribal commercial shellfish harvests - including variable evening hours.
• Ability to adhere to a set schedule (including variable hours) and arrive on time for all shifts.
• The ability to work independently including executing tasks, managing time, and solving problems without constant supervision.
• Regular interaction and communication with the public, with a focus on communication, interpersonal skills, and relationship building to resolve issues, or provide service.
• Performs clam surveys, data entry, and analysis.
• Assures organization, inventory, and security of all departmental equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Operates (day and/or night hours, year round) and maintains departmental boats used in a variety of shellfish program activities.
• Assists in environmental data collection for a variety of programs in shellfish / NR programs.
• Participates in clam enhancement activities including predator net installation and maintenance, graveling, seeding, and ground maintenance.
• Collects data for intertidal clam and geoduck population surveys.
• Assist in topside diving operations including geoduck sample collections and geoduck population surveys.
• Supervises Shellfish Technical Specialist 1 employees in the field when Biologist is not present.
• Frequent work during all hours of the day, including nights during night time tidal cycles.
• Performs any natural resources related work as required by the programs of the department, including other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to communicate regularly via teams messenger, text, and via email.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to regularly use and communicate via e-mail and Microsoft Teams is required. Ability to use fieldmaps and GIS software and programs.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Washington State Driver's License. CPR Certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hiring date), WA Boater's license (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hiring date).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and lift up to 40 pounds. The employee will frequently be required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift up to 40 pounds. The employee will occasionally be required to sit; taste or smell; and lift up to 100 pounds.

The vision requirements for this position are peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will require the employee to regularly work in outdoor weather conditions, to frequently work in wet or humid conditions; and near moving mechanical parts. The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat and cold (non weather); run the risk of electrical shock; and be exposed to vibration.

The noise in this work environment is usually loud.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: The successful candidate will be required to have a urinalysis for drug and alcohol screening in accordance with the Tribe's Drug Free Workplace Policy.

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Indian Preference will be exercised in the hiring of this position in accordance with the Tribe's Personnel Policies.

CONTACT: Human Resources Department [phone].