FISHERIES TECHNICIAN II, ANDRAMOUS

VACANCY ANN#: STOI-24-097
TITLE: FISHERIES TECHNICIAN II (ANDRAMOUS)
DEPARTMENT: DNR, ANDROMOUS PROGRAM
SUPERVISOR: ANDROMOUS FISHERIES BIOLOGIST
STATUS: REGULAR, FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT
RATE OF PAY: $20.05 - $29.72 / PER HOUR
OPENING DATE: FEBRUARY 14, 2025
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

INTRODUCTION:
The Spokane Tribe of Indians’ Anadromous Program is the Tribe’s technical lead for fish passage and salmon reintroduction efforts in the Upper Columbia and Spokane Rivers. Work performed by the Program is highly collaborative with our partners at the Upper Columbia United Tribe (UCUT) and Phase 2 Implementation Plan (P2IP) partners.
Multiple fisheries research projects associated with the P2IP are currently underway, with more planned in the near future. This position will be responsible for leading field and data collection operations of the Anadromous Program. These include aspects of fish rearing, fish marking and biological sampling, fisheries and habitat monitoring in tributaries and large rivers/reservoirs, acoustic and PIT tag-based research. The incumbent will be expected to prepare equipment and crews for field operations, perform data collection protocols, and post-collection equipment and data management.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with data collection, entry, and QA/QC for all sampling efforts. This is inclusive of specific P2IP studies (e.g., genetic samples, PIT tag       data, acoustic fish behavior data) and generalized research, monitoring, and evaluation activities such as fish transport events and spawning       surveys.
• Work with biologists to perform research, monitoring, and evaluation needed for P2IP decision-making. This includes productivity, population      and habitat monitoring in tributaries and large rivers/reservoirs.
   o Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and data collection associated with salmonid sampling. This may include but is not limited to,         screw traps, weirs, electrofishing, and other commonly used fish sampling techniques.
   o Perform spawning and carcass surveys on foot, by raft, or with the use of unmanned vehicles.
• Perform Program aquaculture activities for salmonids associated with the reintroduction effort.
    o Installation and maintenance of fish rearing equipment and vessels. Exam-ples include net pens, automated feeders, PIT tag detection                   equipment.
    o Provide regular care such as feeding, removal and cataloging mortalities, cleaning of rearing vessels.
    o Regularly collect associated data such as length/weight and fish condition, enumeration data (manual and via PIT detection), precosity                   testing, and co-ordinate fish health inspections as needed.
    o Transport eggs and juvenile fish, as needed and guided by the P2IP rearing and release strategy.
• Ensure the maintenance of all Anadromous Program equipment including vehicles, vessels, sampling equipment, and storage space is                      satisfactory.
     o Ensure regular preventative maintenance is performed on all vehicles and vessels, and that non-routine maintenance is completed                         efficiently.
     o Perform regular preventative maintenance and non-routine maintenance of sampling equipment. Examples include water quality                            monitoring probes, te-lemetry receivers, etc.
     o Regularly clean and organize equipment and storage space, ensuring condi-tions are suitable for short and long-term storage of vehicles,              vessels, and sampling equipment.
     o Maintain equipment inventory and maintenance logs.
 Assist internal and external project partners with fish transport events, spawning surveys, tributary sampling efforts, and other activities as needed and available.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Capable of performing field work with internal and external partners.
• Follow established protocols and adhere to programmatic standards
• Able to identify, or ability to learn to identify, fish species of the Pacific Northwest at various life stages
• Familiar with the lifecycle of pacific salmon species
• Operate vessels, motorized and human powered
• Comfortable wading in rivers
• Work independently with limited supervision, at times
• Competent with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, outlook).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• High School diploma or GED
• 2 years (field seasons) of similar experience required.
• Must be able to travel and stay overnight for up to 5 days at a time.
• Must have reliable transportation and possess a valid Washington State driver li-cense and good driving record for Tribal insurance purposes.
• Have or able to obtain a Washington Boater Education Card

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possess or willingness to get a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with tanker
certification.
• Previous experience handling and identifying Pacific northwest fish species.

*Indian Preference Applies – Indian Preference grants preference to any enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.

Confirmation receipt of on-line submission and interview status will be sent to the applicants
e-mail address used in applying. Applicants are responsible for regularly monitor their e-mails.

Contact: Sabrina McCoy, HR Specialist, or Tashina Brown, HR Generalist
509-458-6583 or 458-6527
E-mail: hrfrontdesk@spokanetribe.com
Applications must be received in the Human Resource Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on the closing date.
The Spokane Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy
All Applicants are subject to a Pre-Employment Drug Test
All Positions with the Spokane tribe of Indians are subject to a 90-day orientation period

Salary : $20 - $30