NEOGOV · 2 hours ago
Fish Passage Technician - Scientific Technician 3 - Non-Permanent - Two Openings - 2025-09272
Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$4,119/mo - $5,531/mo
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Fish Passage Technician to join the Department of Fish and Wildlife in Washington. In this role, you will independently plan and conduct fish passage inventories and habitat evaluations, contributing to the conservation of fish and aquatic ecosystems statewide.
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Responsibilities
Conduct advanced on-site evaluations statewide for the WDFW Fish Passage and Diversion Screening Inventory, including inspection, analysis, and reporting of human-made, in-stream structures such as culverts, dams, fishways, lake outlet screens, and water diversions
Assess fish use and perform barrier analysis of identified instream features, including locating, identifying, and assessing natural barriers to fish passage such as waterfalls, high gradient stream sections, and subsurface flow
Independently plan, organize and conduct physical habitat evaluations of freshwater streams, including measuring stream features such as pool-riffle ratios, channel width, water depth, temperature, substrate ratios, stream gradient and estimating canopy and in-stream cover
Process physical and biological stream data, using established data conversion and statistical procedures in Excel spreadsheets and Access databases
Use GIS software (ArcPro) to create maps of fish passage features and habitat assessment sites
Use ArcPro to perform calculations related to habitat data analysis and Level B Hydraulic Analysis, including stream gradient, stream length, elevations, precipitation, and drainage basin area
Collect on-site data following a strict protocol to evaluate the long term effectiveness of stream simulation and no-slope designs
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or GED, including one (1) year of high school science
Four (4) years of experience as a Scientific Technician
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to take interest in and understand others' perspectives, recognize when others have important information, perspectives, or ideas, demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and be committed to serving the public, mission and team
Valid Driver's License
Graduation from high school or GED, including one (1) year of high school science
Four (4) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a health or safety professional, biologist, chemist, or zoologist
Preferred
Experience in/with: Windows, Word, Excel, Access, ArcGIS, and personal computers
WDFW Fish Passage Inventory, Assessment, and Prioritization Manual (2019) protocols
Resident and anadromous salmonid life histories
Freshwater habitat requirements of resident and anadromous salmonids
Performing advanced data collection and data analysis techniques in barrier determination of human-made in-stream water features
Observing and identifying fishes and the various fish species in the freshwater environment
Interpreting aerial photographs and topographic maps and the ability to navigate using said resources and accurately measure features on maps
Familiarity in laser survey equipment, digital cameras, GPS systems, clinometers and stream morphology measuring tools
Organization and time management to effectively prioritize workload and maximize efficiency
Using independent judgment to handle situations encountered in the field
Benefits
Medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance
Medical flexible spending account
Basic life and long-term disability insurance
Dependent care assistance
Washington State Employee Assistance Program
Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
Deferred Compensation Program
Social Security
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
Sick leave
Vacation leave
Military Leave
Bereavement Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Company
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