State of Washington ยท 2 days ago
Spawning Ground Surveyor - Scientific Technician 2 - Career Seasonal - 2026-00262
Walla Walla, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe State of Washington is seeking a Spawning Ground Surveyor to join their Fish Program team. This role involves collecting fisheries data to assess stock status and contribute to the monitoring of recovery goals for endangered fish species. The position requires fieldwork in outdoor environments and collaboration with various biologists.
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Responsibilities
Conduct salmon, steelhead, and lamprey redd count surveys by accurately recording observed redds and live/dead fish counts within selected stream reaches of Clallam and West Jefferson counties
Collect daily spawner data, including redd counts and GPS data
Enter data in spreadsheets/databases and maintain accurate field records
Brush and maintain trails and survey access points
Support other State, Federal, and/or Tribal biologists in the field
Perform routine maintenance of assigned field gear, vehicles, and equipment
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 1
Graduation from high school or GED, including one (1) year of high school science AND Two (2) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist
Valid Driver's License
Preferred
Experience In/with Fish hatchery procedures
Elementary biology and using knowledge of Pacific salmonid biology
Salmon and steelhead spawning ground surveys
Salmonid species present in North Coast watersheds, understanding their spawning behavior, general life histories, and fishery management methods
The geography of the North Coast area waters
Paddling/rowing watercraft, such as rafts or hard-sided drift boats
Wading in rivers and/or floating rivers in various watercraft
Filling out field data forms
Microsoft Word and Excel computer software programs
CPR/First Aid
Swiftwater Rescue
Wilderness First Aid
Field observation skills
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with the public
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.
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