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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife · 12 hours ago

Chehalis River Salmonid Technician - Scientific Technician 2 - Non-Permanent - 2026-00643

Olympia, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife is seeking a Scientific Technician 2 to assist in salmonid production and marine survival evaluation projects. The role involves operating and maintaining juvenile salmon traps, collecting biological data, and ensuring data integrity in agency databases.

Environmental ConsultingGovernmentWater

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain juvenile salmon traps while ensuring complete and accurate data collection and entry to maintain data integrity

Assist with installation, removal, daily operation, and maintenance of juvenile fish traps

Monitor traps daily; enumerate and sub-sample juvenile fish catch following protocol

Collect and record biological and environmental data under supervisor direction

Apply various marking and tagging techniques such as fin clips, CWT, and PIT tags

Enter and error-check data in agency databases and on paper forms

Fill out accurate scale and DNA cards and daily data sheets as required

Organize and maintain all trapping gear, sampling equipment, and associated data records

Maintain trap integrity

Drive agency vehicles to and from work sites as directed, including trailering and off-road conditions

Conduct repairs to traps and facility infrastructure as needed

Build equipment or structures as directed to support field or facility operations

Perform grounds maintenance including clearing tree limbs, filling potholes, and removing fallen trees or other debris to ensure safe access and operation

Qualification

Data collectionBiological data recordingFish tagging techniquesField equipment maintenanceTeam collaboration

Required

Graduation from high school or GED including one year of high school science

two (2) years of experience as a Scientific Technician or equivalent experience in a related field

Company

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Providing information resources to protect, restore, and enhance Washington's fish and wildlife.

Founded in 1892

Olympia, Washington, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://wdfw.wa.gov

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Erin Browning

Lands Partnership and Project Coordinator

Matt Oram

Chief Information Officer

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