Environmental Assessment Services, LLC · 13 hours ago
Fisheries Technician- Ice Harbor Dam
Burbank, WA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$22.34/hr - $29.67/hrEnvironmental Assessment Services, LLC is seeking a Fisheries Technician to assist with Biological Services for the US Army Corps of Engineers at Ice Harbor Dam. The role involves sampling fish, conducting inspections, and producing reports related to fish information.
ComplianceEnvironmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesTechnical Support
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist with sampling fish at USACE hydroelectric projects, including juvenile salmonid and non-salmonid species identification, look for fin clips, weigh, measure, identify injuries and diseases on the fish
Accurately record information in spreadsheets and collate and summarize information to write weekly and annual reports on fish information
Conduct juvenile and adult fishway inspections of the dam and fish facility to ensure operations follow criteria as set forth in the USACE Fish Passage Plan
Piscivorous avian predator identification
Produce an accurate weekly report distributed to state and federal agencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a natural resources field or a closely related discipline with relevant work experience
Experience as a fisheries technician or biologist, evaluating the health of juvenile salmonids
Experience with fish handling
Experience with anesthetizing fish
Work experience at a large hydroelectric project smolt collection facility
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access) in Windows, including generating tables from Excel, preparing data deliverables and writing scientific reports in Word, and utilizing Access
Ability to work independently
Ability to take direction and work collaboratively with a wide range of personalities
Strong organization skills and detail oriented
Ability to accurately interpret and follow established protocols, guidelines, and procedures
Ability to meet USACE requirements and security clearances to work at dam sites on the Snake and Columbia rivers. This includes about 8 hours of online training that must be completed before the first on-site shift at a dam
Knowledge of Snake and Columbia rivers fish species
Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, walking up to 5 miles per day, and working outdoors in various weather conditions and around spiders/insects
Must have reliable transportation and be able to commute to remote locations, which is not compensated
Must be available to work regularly scheduled shifts for the duration of the season (back-up staffing is limited). Some overtime may be required
Must be willing to start work in the early morning, (be onsite by 0630 and work until the late morning or early afternoon)
Required to work weekends and/or holidays. A typical schedule for this position is Wednesday to Sunday
Ability to adapt to variable work schedules
As a Federal Contract Employer, KOMAN Families of Companies follows Federal Laws as it pertains to drug testing. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Federal Law
Successful completion of a background and DMV record check also must be completed prior to hire
Benefits
401k with 4% Company Match
Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability
Health care and dependent care spending accounts
Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
Life insurance and more
Company
Environmental Assessment Services, LLC
Environmental Assessment Services, LLC (EAS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Natives of Kodiak, Inc. EAS is an SBA-certified 8(a) company.
Founded in 2005
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2025-10-18
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