Fish Technician II-YKFP

Fish Technician IIYakima Klickitat Fisheries Project (YKFP)Department of Natural ResourcesHourly Wage: $15.74/Regular/Full-TimeLocation: ToppenishResponsible for a variety of semi-technical and semi-skilled tasks relating to fisheries management, duties include; harvest monitoring, stream surveys, making fish, fish tagging and enumeration, environmental monitoring and recording field data. Examples of Work Performed:Operate and maintain backpack battery operated electro shocker and associated equipment. Tag and mark fish using coded-wire tagging machine or freeze branding. Clean and maintain equipment under supervision. Under supervision will operate juvenile or adult fish traps and record data such as length weight, sex, etc. Ensures that fish are handled in accordance with established guidelines and released unharmed. Collect routine water samples and record data such as D.O., temperatures, Ph, etc. As a member of the harvest monitoring team will collect, catch and harvest data through on-site monitoring or fishermen interviews recording data such as fishing effort, catch, species, weight, sex, etc. As a member of the spawning ground survey team, conducts spawning ground survey by foot or boat recording data such as species, length, sex, etc. Transport and release juvenile trout or salmon ensuring fish are properly maintained during transit. Perform other job related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of standard fisheries principles and procedures. Knowledge and skill in the operation of equipment and tools used in fisheries work. Ability to take some leadership responsibility. Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to deal tactfully with the public. Ability to work outside under all types of conditions and to perform physical labor. Minimum Requirements:Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of experience as Fish Technician I and demonstration of the ability to perform the work. Required to pass a pre-employment drug test. Required to pass a pre-employment background check. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid WA State Driver's license with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Tribal Driving permit. Yakama enrolled preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.