Salmon and Steelhead Stream Surveyor Scientific Technician 2 Non-Permanent

Title- Salmon and Steelhead Stream Surveyor

Classification- Scientific Technician 2

Job Status- Full-Time - Non-Permanent

Appointment Length- 3 months March 1 2026 May 31 2026
WDFW Program- FishProgram
Duty Station- Lacey Washington Thurston County

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Photo Caption: Floating the Pilchuck River Photo Credit: WDFW

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on fisheries experience through stream surveys in dynamic field environments.

Envision yourself working on foot or from watercraft collecting data on hatchery and wild fish populations and contributing to lamprey spawning surveys that support critical fisheries management efforts.

What to Expect-

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role the Salmon and Steelhead Stream Surveyor will

Enumerate and monitor hatchery and wild salmon and steelhead redds as well as live and carcass counts with Index reaches surveyed every 7 14 days:

Drive to and from surveyed reaches under both highway and off-road conditions:

Enumerate and monitor salmon and steelhead redds as well as live and carcass counts with Supplemental type surveys during peak spawning:

Working Conditions:

Work setting including hazards:

Schedule:40 hours per week. Workdays and hours are determined by weather conditions stream flows and visibility and level of spawning activity. A flexible hourly and daily work schedule is therefore needed to perform the assigned tasks. Weekends and holidays may be included as potential workdays.

Travel Requirements: Daily travel from the duty station to work site.

Tools and Equipment:Operate a raft drift boat pontoon boats in a wide range of stream flows stream viewing conditions and obstacles. General raingear waders wading shoes raincoat WDFW hat.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Option 1:

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.

Option 2:

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.

Please Note: College course work involving major study in biology zoology fisheries chemistry natural sciences or closely allied field will substitute year for year for experience provided the course work includes at least six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter hours of natural science classes.

Certifications/Licenses:

Valid Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications our ideal applicant will possess one or more of the following:

Your application must include the following:

• A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• An up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position your relevant skills and experience and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three professional references with current contact information.

In addition topayand otherspecial employee programs there are otherbenefitsthat WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the Benefits tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

Important Note:

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents please use the following link: - WAFWP:

This position is in the bargainingunit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals.

Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:

Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit please do the following:

• Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at .
• Veterans only Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
  • Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
• Subject line must include recruitment number position and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 Biologist 1 Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in .

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employer

As part of WDFWs efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit Agency and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons of disability persons over 40 years of age disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

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