NEOGOV · 14 hours ago
Catch Record Card & Coded Wire Tag Technician - Sci Tech 2 - Non-Perm - Internal Only - 2026-01320
Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$3,581/mo - $4,771/mo
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Catch Record Card & Coded Wire Tag Technician to support the Department of Fish and Wildlife in Olympia, WA. This role involves processing sport angler catch record cards, managing data, and providing customer support to anglers regarding catch reporting issues.
GovernmentSoftwareHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyGovTech
No H1B
Responsibilities
Sort incoming catch record cards based on catch and sample status
Record card numbers in the card return database
Ensure cards are properly routed to and returned from Data Entry
Scan cards to create digital images for retrieval and review
Review catch cards for missing, incorrect, illegible, or inconsistent information
Apply knowledge of fishery locations, seasons, watersheds, and major waterways (ocean, Puget Sound, Columbia River, Snake River) to interpret entries accurately
Identify unusual, unlikely, or potentially illegal catch reports
Read coded wire tags (CWTs) using a computer
Interpret and transcribe tag and catch data into spreadsheets and databases
Enter data into the correct recovery year, fishery, and assigned batch number
Recognize and flag inaccurate, incomplete, or questionable data
Maintain accurate electronic records to support fisheries monitoring and reporting
Handle incoming phone calls from anglers regarding catch reporting issues
Contact anglers to resolve discrepancies, missing data, or questionable reports
Access and use the fishing license database to verify and update angler and catch information
Communicate professionally and diplomatically with difficult or upset customers
Remove cores from fish heads and dissect samples to locate CWTs, following established protocols
Coordinate with team members to ensure accurate snout counts and data integrity
Organize samples by fishery
Clean and maintain tools 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
One (1) or more years of experience in/with: Data management
One (1) or more years of experience in/with: Data entry and interpretation
One (1) or more years of experience in/with: Working with the public
One (1) or more years of experience in/with: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
One (1) or more years of experience in/with: Coded Wire Tags (CWT)
Familiarity with: Sport fishing seasons, regulations, and terminology
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.
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.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
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