What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conservation Hatchery Biology Intern position at City of Seattle?
Position Description
Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
This position is located at the hatchery 45 miles North of Spokane and there may be bunkhouse accommodations through the Newport Ranger Station which is approximately 25 minutes from the hatchery.
The NSCF Intern position will assist and learn entry level biological data collection and animal husbandry skills while working on a conservation based native fishery restoration project supporting Boundary Dam FERC licensing obligations.
The intern will work under the direction of the Hatchery Supervisor, Operator and Technician in daily hatchery operations to ensure that all fish health and production needs are met. This person will assist in performing professional, technical and scientific fish culture duties and perform routine hatchery related maintenance.
This position will assist SCL field staff with various environmental surveys that include but are not limited to: Snorkeling surveys, water temperature monitoring, nighttime boat-based electrofishing surveys, daytime backpack electrofishing surveys, remote telemetry station maintenance and telemetry mobile surveys.
This is a summer internship.
Job Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
Education: Enrolled in an accredited certificate, 2-year or 4-year undergraduate educational program during their internship.
Preferred Areas of Study: Enrolled in an academic program with focus on fisheries, fish ecology, fish physiology, aquaculture, natural resources, biology, zoology or a related field.
Undergraduate students will need to maintain a 2.0 GPA or above throughout the internship.
Driving: You
must hold a current valid state issued driver’s license from any US state to be
verified prior to start date. Out of state license holders will be required to
obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.
Desired Qualifications:
Schedule: Intern will work up-to 20 hours/weeks while school is in session. Up-to 40 hours/week during school breaks. Work hours can be scheduled between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Salary: Undergraduate students will be paid $22.56 - $22.56 an hour
Application Process
To complete your application, submit the online form with the following attachments:
Internship Duration and Hours: Summer: The timeframe of this internship will be approximately 3 months in duration, with either a May (semester schools) or June (quarter schools) 2026 start date. Working hours are up to 40 per week during the summer, and a max of 20 per week during the academic year.
Hybrid Work: The City has the expectation that interns will be readily available to report to onsite at work in Usk in accordance with the current Mayoral mandate of a minimum of 3 days per week. Additional in-person work requirements are based on business need and determined by the hiring authority.
Interns must have a Washington State address and live in Washington State at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment.
Benefits: Interns do not receive benefits but can obtain a subsidized ORCA pass and accrue sick time that can be used after 90 days of employment.
Other Benefits Include:
Professional and educational development
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA , people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.
Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
This position is located at the hatchery 45 miles North of Spokane and there may be bunkhouse accommodations through the Newport Ranger Station which is approximately 25 minutes from the hatchery.
The NSCF Intern position will assist and learn entry level biological data collection and animal husbandry skills while working on a conservation based native fishery restoration project supporting Boundary Dam FERC licensing obligations.
The intern will work under the direction of the Hatchery Supervisor, Operator and Technician in daily hatchery operations to ensure that all fish health and production needs are met. This person will assist in performing professional, technical and scientific fish culture duties and perform routine hatchery related maintenance.
This position will assist SCL field staff with various environmental surveys that include but are not limited to: Snorkeling surveys, water temperature monitoring, nighttime boat-based electrofishing surveys, daytime backpack electrofishing surveys, remote telemetry station maintenance and telemetry mobile surveys.
This is a summer internship.
Job Responsibilities
- Netting and handling fish on foot in streams and via boat in reservoirs
- Operating a backpack electrofishing unit
- Handling, measuring and tagging captured fish
- Recording data
- Hiking in rough terrain
- Downloading instrument data
- Manually entering data
- Enumerate fish
Required Qualifications:
Education: Enrolled in an accredited certificate, 2-year or 4-year undergraduate educational program during their internship.
Preferred Areas of Study: Enrolled in an academic program with focus on fisheries, fish ecology, fish physiology, aquaculture, natural resources, biology, zoology or a related field.
Undergraduate students will need to maintain a 2.0 GPA or above throughout the internship.
Driving: You
must hold a current valid state issued driver’s license from any US state to be
verified prior to start date. Out of state license holders will be required to
obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.
Desired Qualifications:
- Understanding of basic water chemistry and water quality parameters important to sustaining aquatic organisms.
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn about distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar, battery storage, and demand response. Interest in renewable energy policy and the regulatory landscape affecting customer generation and community solar.
- Strong interest in community engagement and public service, especially in energy equity and environmental justice. Awareness of or interest in Race and Social Justice principles, particularly in the context of energy access and affordability.
- Demonstrated ability to support stakeholder engagement efforts, including organizing meetings, taking notes, and tracking feedback. Basic experience with data collection and analysis using Excel, or similar tools.
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to summarize research and draft reports or outreach materials.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid or remote team environment. Organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn from cross-functional teams.
Schedule: Intern will work up-to 20 hours/weeks while school is in session. Up-to 40 hours/week during school breaks. Work hours can be scheduled between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Salary: Undergraduate students will be paid $22.56 - $22.56 an hour
Application Process
To complete your application, submit the online form with the following attachments:
- Resume
- Cover letter explaining how your coursework, activities, and experience qualify you for this internship.
- Your unofficial transcript - including current coursework, next term registration (if available at the time of application).
Internship Duration and Hours: Summer: The timeframe of this internship will be approximately 3 months in duration, with either a May (semester schools) or June (quarter schools) 2026 start date. Working hours are up to 40 per week during the summer, and a max of 20 per week during the academic year.
Hybrid Work: The City has the expectation that interns will be readily available to report to onsite at work in Usk in accordance with the current Mayoral mandate of a minimum of 3 days per week. Additional in-person work requirements are based on business need and determined by the hiring authority.
Interns must have a Washington State address and live in Washington State at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment.
Benefits: Interns do not receive benefits but can obtain a subsidized ORCA pass and accrue sick time that can be used after 90 days of employment.
Other Benefits Include:
Professional and educational development
- Meaningful and educational opportunities that compliment your academic program.
- Establish effective networking relationships with professional staff, which may be beneficial to future career development.
- Access to City sponsored trainings and professional development modules.
- Diverse array of work experiences, responsibilities, and opportunities to help make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play.
- Working for the city builds your career and your community.
- Commuting benefits including ORCA passes, car share discounts, and ride matches.
- Paid sick and safe leave (after 90 days of employment).
- Access to the City's Flash Mentorship program.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA , people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.
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