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Stock Assessment Technician - Scientific Technician 2 - Non-Permanent - *04070-25

State of Washington
Walla Walla, WA Part Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/4/2025

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Description

Working Title- Stock Assessment Technician

Classification- Scientific Technician 2

Job Status- Full-Time/Non-Permanent

Appointment Length- 2.5 Months – July 1, 2025 – September 15, 2025

WDFW Program- Fish Program – Fish Management Division

Duty Station- Port Angeles, Washington – Clallam County

The salary listed above does not include the 3% pay increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2025.

Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!

Photo Caption – Bull trout – Photo Credit: Jim Cummins

This is an opportunity to assist biologists by collecting data necessary for the management of the fish resources in the watersheds within the Olympic Peninsula.

In this dynamic role, you will collectinformation that will be used to assess the status of summer steelhead and ESA listed bull trout.

You are excited to assist withmonitoring and evaluating recovery goals for summer steelhead and ESA-listed bull trout.

What To Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position will:

Conduct fieldwork associated with population status assessments of bull trout and summer steelhead.

  • Conduct electrofishing surveys in Olympic Peninsula rivers for genetic sample collection, in both front-country and backcountry environments.
  • Collect water samples throughout Olympic Peninsula rivers for eDNA analysis.
  • On the ground reconnaissance work for electrofishing and eDNA surveys.
  • Tangle netting and hook-line-surveys for bull trout and steelhead.
  • Collect field notes, and review, summarize, and check for accuracy daily.

Conduct salmonid spawning ground surveys.

  • Use established procedures to conduct steelhead redd count surveys by accurately recording observed redds and live and dead fish counts within selected stream reaches of Clallam and West Jefferson counties.
  • Maintain accurate field records.
  • Identify and enumerate redds by species.
  • Evaluate redd life, record live and dead fish counts, mark redds with flagging and GPS points, and collect biological data from carcasses including scales, DNA tissue, otoliths, coded wire tags, and other data as needed.
  • Document, organize and verify field data. Data will be recorded on standardized forms and entered in Excel spreadsheets and into the i-Form Builder app. on smartphones or iPads.

Organize and enter survey data.

  • Organize field notes and collected data each day.
  • Regularly enter data into Microsoft Access databases and Excel spreadsheets.
  • Conduct QA/QC reviews.

Other Duties As Assigned.

  • Help other State, Federal and/or Tribal biologists in the field as needed.
  • Work with local hatcheries as needed during spawning periods or construction.
  • Routine maintenance of assigned field gear, vehicles, and equipment.

Working Conditions

Work setting: Primary work environment is outdoors hiking trails and at times off-trail over rough terrain (up to 10 miles a day). Work may include driving during inclement weather conditions. This position will involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments, such as walking along streams on slick boulders, wading riffles, and crossing stream channels during varying stream flow conditions. Lifting equipment up to or greater than 40 pounds may be required. Working during inclement weather conditions can occur throughout the season and work hours are flexible due to river flow conditions and the length of daylight hours. Fieldwork requires a diverse set of skills, including collection of biological data (such as fish length, sex, condition, scale and DNA tissue samples), collection of GPS waypoints, and route finding. Occasional computer work in a typical office setting may also be required.

Schedule: Typically works a 40-hour work week Monday – Friday; however, this position is considered non-scheduled as work hours may vary due to inclement weather, length of daylight, and river conditions. Weekend and evening work may be required.

Travel requirements: Driving to stream survey locations via state, federal, and county roads, as well as local travel along streams on private (logging) roads throughout the district. Some multi-day, overnight backcountry trips will be required.

Customer Interactions: Develop and maintain effective relationships with biologists from tribes and other public and private agencies to promote exchange of information. Occasional contact with constituents in the field may occur. Provide daily reports of observations and project status to supervisor and/or other WDFW biologists.

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.

License: Valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements/Conditions Of Employment

Successful completion of agency training and/or certification per supervisory direction, position need, and?training availability.

Obtain basic First Aid/CPR certification, with completion within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:

Experience In/with

  • Elementary biology and in-the-field salmonid identification.
  • Completing field data forms accurately and following oral and written instructions.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with the public.
  • Good field observation skills.
  • Microsoft Word and Excel computer software programs.
  • Electrofishing, salmon and steelhead spawning ground surveys, handling salmonids, and experience with working in swift water environments.
  • Basic First Aid/CPR certification.

Your Application Should 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 (3) professional references with current contact information.

Supplemental Information

In addition to payand other special employee programs, there are other benefits that 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: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Union - WAFWP

This position is in the bargaining unit 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 Cheri.Potter@dfw.wa.gov.
  • 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 careers.wa.gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

As part of WDFW’s 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.

Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Cheri.Potter@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2025-04070.

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More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read About Our Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

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.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

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.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

01

Do you have a valid driver's license?

  • Yes, I have a current valid driver's license.
  • No, I do not have a current valid driver's license.

02

Please select the option below that best describes the highest level of education you have completed.

  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Some College.
  • Vocational Degree or Certificate.
  • Associate's Degree.
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Master's Degree.
  • Ph.D.
  • None of the above.

03

What is your major area of study? If you possess multiple degrees, please list each degree and major. (If this does not apply to you, please put N/A.) This includes both vocational and college education.

04

Select the option below that best describes your experience as a Scientific Technician OR your experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist.

  • I do not have this experience.
  • I have less than 1 year of this experience.
  • I have between 1 year and 2 years of this experience.
  • I have 2 years or more of this experience.

05

Please BRIEFLY describe where you gained your experience as a Scientific Technician OR your experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist. Your answer should be reflected in the work history section of your application. If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A" in the box below. Do not write "See application/resume/cover letter" as those are not valid responses.

06

Select the type of sampling techniques you have performed. Select all that apply.

  • Coded Wire Tag (CWT) collection.
  • Fork length.
  • Otolith collection.
  • Scale sampling.
  • Sex.
  • Tissue sampling.

07

Please briefly describe your experience using GPS navigation, including marking points. If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A" in the box below. Do not write "See application/resume/cover letter" as those are not valid responses.

08

Do you have previous experience with identifying and handling salmonids?

  • Yes, I have this experience.
  • No, I do not have this experience.

09

Select the option below that best describes your experience accurately entering data and information into computer applications.

  • I have little to no experience, but willing to learn.
  • I have working knowledge of this function, but do not perform this function frequently.
  • I have performed the function frequently.

10

Do you have work experience with identifying and handling salmonids?

  • Yes, I have this work experience.
  • No, I do not have this work experience.

11

Do you have experience working in swift water environments?

  • Yes, I have experience working in swift water environments.
  • No, I do not have experience working in swift water environments.

12

How did you hear about this job posting? (Select all that apply).

  • American Fisheries Society (AFS)
  • Careers.wa.gov
  • Community Based Organization
  • Community/Technical College
  • Conservation Job Board
  • El Informador
  • Facebook
  • Four W's Fishing Team, LLC – Willard Franklin III, LinkedIn
  • Handshake
  • Hiring Event/Workshop
  • Indeed.com
  • Job Board
  • Job Fair
  • LinkedIn
  • MHCC - Mount Hood Community College
  • Newspaper
  • Other
  • Other State Agency
  • Other Website
  • Professional Association
  • Society of American Foresters (SAF)
  • Texas A&M
  • Twitter
  • University Job Board
  • UW College of the Environment
  • WDFW Employee
  • WDFW Recruiter
  • WDFW Website
  • Word of Mouth
  • WorkSource

13

Tell us more – kindly share which website, organization, person, or other source led you to this job posting.

14

Are you currently an employee of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife? This includes permanent, non-permanent, intern, project, and career seasonal.

  • Yes
  • No
  • Required Question
Juvenile Salmonid Sampler - Scientific Tech 2 - Non-Permanent - Two (2) Openings - *04086-25
State of Washington -
Walla Walla, WA

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