Seasonal Fisheries Technician
Arlington, Washington
FULL_TIME | USD 27.64 - 29.48 HOUR
<h2><strong>The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians is looking for a</strong></h2><h2><strong>Seasonal&nbsp;</strong><strong>Fisheries Technician</strong></h2><h4><strong>OPEN: 10/14/2026&nbsp; &nbsp;CLOSES: 11/20/2026 or until filled</strong></h4><p><strong>INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Fisheries Technician position will perform duties pertaining to data collection and habitat enhancement.&nbsp;</p><p>From January to July, 2027, the majority of the technician&rsquo;s duties will be participating in a continuing juvenile salmon outmigration study on the Stillaguamish River.&nbsp; The incumbent will work under the lead Fisheries Biologist on a screw-type smolt trap located on the mainstem Stillaguamish River near Silvana, WA.&nbsp;<strong> The successful applicant will be expected to work weekends (Fri-Tues) and randomized day and night shifts.&nbsp;</strong> Additional shifts will be added during the season as needed to calibrate the trap.&nbsp; The smolt trap is exposed to the elements and work in inclement weather will be required.&nbsp; Shifts <u>may</u> be canceled depending on river flows. Primary duties include: deploying and operating the smolt trap; identifying, measuring, and enumerating juvenile salmonids; trap maintenance; data collection and entry, reconciliation of electronic data; and trap maintenance.&nbsp; Additionally, the technician will assist in seining for broodstock for the Tribe&rsquo;s Fall Chinook captive brood program.&nbsp; The technician&nbsp;will be seining for Chinook juveniles, transporting juveniles to the Tribe&rsquo;s hatchery and following all written procedures and biosecurity protocols.</p><h4><strong>Position is expected to start mid January 2027 and end July 2027.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</strong></h3><ul><li>Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as hiking, swimming, heavy lifting and carrying (up to 45 pounds) in inclement weather conditions.</li><li>Ability to perform data entry efficiently and accurately in a Microsoft Access Database.</li><li>Attention to detail to perform data checks on entered data against original copy, with ability to ensure accurate, controlled data.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to execute data standards and procedures to ensure legally defensible data.</li><li>Ability to work with a partner in the performance of assigned tasks, sometimes independently.</li><li>Ability to professionally interact with tribal technical staff and effectively handle potentially contentious situations in dealing with the public and other agency personnel.</li><li>Ability to identify juvenile salmonids.</li><li>Ability to swim.</li><li>Knowledge of the methods and techniques for collecting scientifically credible field data related to natural resource management.</li><li>Knowledge of treaty fishing rights including compliance with <u>S. vs. Washington, </u>Civil 9213, and subsequent orders.</li></ul><h2>&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;Position Qualifications</strong></h2><h3><strong>Required</strong></h3><ul><li>Graduation from an accredited two-year college with an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree focusing on natural resources, information technology or related field, or two years of related experience may substitute for education requirement.</li><li>Valid Washington State Driver&rsquo;s License and a clean driving record.</li><li>Ability to pass a background check.</li><li>Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Test.</li></ul><h4><strong>Preferred</strong></h4><ul><li style="list-style-type: none;"><ul><li>Experience with ropes, rigging, pulleys and winches</li><li>Experience in maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment</li><li>Experience operating row boats and motorized boats in high flows</li><li>Experience launching, retrieving and hauling a boat on a trailer</li><li>Experience maneuvering a truck and trailer.</li><li>&nbsp;<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in -27.0pt .0001pt -27.0pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PACKET MATERIAL</span></u></strong></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in -27.0pt .0001pt 9.0pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Complete Tribal Employment application.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in -27.0pt .0001pt 9.0pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Cover letter explaining your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in -27.0pt .0001pt 9.0pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Personal resume identifying your qualifications and experiences relevant to the functions of this position.</span></p></li></ul><h4>&nbsp;</h4></li><li style="list-style-type: none;"><h4>Starting pay based experience $27.64 - 29.48/hour<br>Full Time 40 hours/week</h4><h4>Seasonal Full Time employees are eligible for:</h4><h4>Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD&amp;D, Short &amp; Long Term Disability<br>401(k)<br>PTO</h4></li></ul>