Spawning Ground Field Surveyor II

State of Washington; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) in Lacey, WA is seeking a Spawning Ground Surveyor (Scientific Technician 2) for a 3-month term to support hatchery and wild salmonid monitoring in the South Puget Sound watersheds and Hood Canal. The role emphasizes data collection, field surveys, and coordination with fisheries management.

The position requires outdoor work in all weather, travel to survey sites daily, data entry into field records and spreadsheets, and handling equipment and

Qualifications

• Option 1: High school diploma or GED with 1 year of science and 2 years as Scientific Technician 1.
• Option 2: High school diploma or GED with 1 year of science and 2 years of laboratory or field experience as assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist.
• College coursework in biology, zoology, fisheries, chemistry or natural sciences can substitute for experience year-for-year (6 semester or 9 quarter hours).

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys by enumerating and monitoring salmonid redds and recording live/dead counts.
• Drive to survey areas using maps and GPS as needed.
• Enter data onto field cards and into spreadsheets/databases.
• Collect biological data from fish carcasses (scales, fin marks, CWT).
• Maintain field gear, vehicles and equipment.
• Track weather and stream flows relative to the schedule.

Job description

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) in Lacey, WA is seeking a Spawning Ground Surveyor (Scientific Technician 2) for a 3-month term to support hatchery and wild salmonid monitoring in the South Puget Sound watersheds and Hood Canal. The role emphasizes data collection, field surveys, and coordination with fisheries management.

The position requires outdoor work in all weather, travel to survey sites daily, data entry into field records and spreadsheets, and handling equipment and