Fisheries Technician

Description: Assisting in the operation and maintenance of rotary screw traps on the Olympic Peninsula. The positions operate on a five-day work schedule near Forks, WA. Lodging will be provided for those candidates who are not based locally. Positions have a high likelihood of extending into the fall depending on job performance and other ongoing projects within the company.

Responsibilities: Identify, enumerate, and measure juvenile salmonids

Mark fish using fin clips and elastomer for efficiency trials

Record biological information

Data entry using Microsoft Excel

Maintain field equipment and fleet vehicles

Perform at a high level during inclement weather

Adhere to all safety protocols

Qualifications: The successful candidates will have an undergraduate degree in fisheries or the equivalent from job experience and training. Individuals that have experience operating fish traps, collecting biological data from juvenile salmonids and familiarity with juvenile salmonid identification will receive preference. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential for the position. Candidates who are willing to be flexible with their work schedule are preferred.

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