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Company

West Fork Environmental

Location

Tumwater, WA

Salary

$20.00-26.00 hourly

Job Posted On: February 26, 2024

Description:

West Fork Environmental is seeking two Fisheries Technicians for positions primarily located in Forks, WA, with occasional responsibilities in the Tumwater, WA office. These roles are instrumental in supporting the operation and maintenance of rotary screw traps on the Olympic Peninsula. The positions are temporary, with a duration from approximately April 1 to June 30, and offer a compensation range of $20.00 – $26.00 per hour plus overtime, depending on experience. There is a high likelihood of extension into the fall based on job performance and the needs of ongoing projects within the company. Lodging will be provided during travel for fieldwork.

Responsibilities:

Assisting in the operation and maintenance of rotary screw traps.

Identifying, enumerating, measuring, and weighing juvenile salmonids.

Marking fish using fin clips for efficiency trials.

Recording biological information.

Data entry using Microsoft Excel.

Maintaining field equipment and fleet vehicles.

Performing at a high level during inclement weather conditions.

Qualifications:

An undergraduate degree in fisheries or equivalent experience and training from job-related activities.

Experience operating fish traps and collecting biological data from juvenile salmonids is preferred.

Familiarity with juvenile salmonid identification.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.

Candidates with the aforementioned experience and skills will receive preference.

Salary: $20.00-26.00 hourly

Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

How to Apply: Submit an electronic letter of interest and resume to jarred@westforkenv.com

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