NEOGOV · 6 days ago
Salmonid Field Monitoring Technician - Scientific Technician 2 - Permanent - 2026-00696
Clark County – Ridgefield, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$3,581/mo - $4,771/mo
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Salmonid Field Monitoring Technician to join the Department of Fish and Wildlife in Washington. This role is essential in monitoring the status of Endangered Species Act-listed salmon and steelhead populations by conducting various surveys and collecting precise data to contribute to population estimates.
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Responsibilities
Install, operate, maintain, and remove juvenile out-migrant traps (rotary screw trap and fence weirs) on the tributaries of the LCR
Maintain trap integrity during high-flow and heavy debris events. Make repairs to trap if damage occurs due to weather, flows, debris, or vandalism
Conduct daily trap checks and use professional judgment to ensure that the timing and frequency of daily trap checks are consistent with river conditions and out-migrant abundance
Count all target and non-target fish captured to species, life stage, and origin
Collect biological data from juvenile salmonids including length, scales, and tissue samples
Conduct mark-recapture experiments to calculate trap efficiency for juvenile salmonid population estimates
Monitor fish health during sampling and ensure fish are released in the best condition possible
Conduct snorkel surveys for steelhead introgression studies and deploy nets for capture of fish for sampling
Enter field data accurately using iPads and ToughPads via established forms
Clearly record all data on scale cards, DNA blotter paper, and datasheets as needed
Conduct daily data quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA) exercises within iPad and ToughPads to ensure data accuracy
Ensure supplies and equipment associated with the project are available, well maintained, and organized
Conduct salmonid spawning ground surveys on the LCR tributaries using established protocols to collect data needed to measure VSP parameters and generate accurate and precise adult salmonid abundance estimates
Conduct stream surveys to collect spawning ground data
Identify and count adult salmonids (live and deceased) and redds to species
Collect biological data from live and deceased salmonids, including length, gender, marks/tags, scales, otoliths, and tissue samples
Conduct snorkel surveys for summer steelhead resights and deploy nets for capture of fish for sampling
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or GED, including one (1) year of high school science AND two (2) years of experience as a Scientific Technician
Graduation from high school or GED, including one (1) year of school science AND two (2) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a health or safety professional, biologist, chemist, or zoologist
Equivalent education/experience
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Operating rotary screw traps
Conducting salmonid spawning ground surveys
Conducting mark-recapture studies
Operating small boats with outboard motors
Identifying salmonids to species at all life stages
Handling live salmonids and administering anesthetics to ensure fish health
Marking and tagging salmonids, including applying passive integrated transponder (PIT) and Floy tags
Operating coded wire tag (CWT), PIT tag wands, and handheld electronics (e.g., iPads/ToughPads, GPSs, data logger devices)
Operating hand tools, power tools, and small engine machinery (generators)
Collecting accurate and legible field data
Using relational databases (e.g. Microsoft Access) to perform data entry and data quality control/assurance
Analyzing stream conditions and cognizing problem situations to maintain safety and minimize adverse impacts to fish populations and coworkers
Following written field protocols
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.
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.
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.
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