State of Washington · 4 days ago
Non-Native Fish Research Technician - Scientific Technician 3 - Non-Perm - Two Openings - 2026-00653
Bay View, WA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expThe State of Washington is seeking a Non-Native Fish Research Technician to support their Fish Program. This role involves leading field operations and overseeing data collection efforts for a research initiative focused on non-native fish suppression in the Chehalis River.
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Responsibilities
Conduct predatory fish removal within the Chehalis watershed, targeting all bass species
Operate boat electrofishing equipment safely, including night-time operations, to capture bass
Employ additional fish collection methods as needed, including seining, hook-and-line, and backpack electrofishing
Collect biological data, including habitat metrics, fish measurements, and samples for diet and genetic analysis
Implement tagging of captured fish using passive integrated transponder (PIT), Floy, visible implant elastomer (VIE), or other approved tags. Track tagged fish using handheld telemetry receivers and downloads data from fixed receivers
Maintain and troubleshoot all field and sampling equipment to ensure proper functionality
Provide supervision and guidance to a crew of Scientific Technician 2 staff during predatory fish suppression operations
Plan daily field operations, assign tasks, and ensure adherence to safety protocols
Process all collected biological samples, including tissue, eDNA, diet, and otolith samples, following established protocols
Maintain detailed records of all samples processed, including chain-of-custody, storage location, and data entry
Maintain all research and field equipment, ensuring operational readiness for field and lab work
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or GED, including one (1) year of high school science and Four (4) years of experience as a Scientific Technician
Graduation from high school or GED including one (1) year of high school science and Four (4) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist
Valid Driver's License
Preferred
Six (6) Months Experience Processing fish diet samples
One (1) Year Of Experience Leading a crew or supervising
One (1) Year Of Experience Hiking long distances
One (1) Year Of Experience Using digital data entry servers such as iForms or Survey123
Two (2) Years Of Experience Electrofishing (boat preferred)
Two (2) Years Of Experience Towing boats with trailers
Two (2) Years Of Experience Navigating rivers in watercraft
Two (2) Years Of Experience Managing and maintaining computer files and using spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Excel)
Three (3) Years Of Experience Handling fish and collecting biological information
Three (3) Years Of Experience Operating outboard motors and generators
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
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