Scientific Technician 2, Ocean Port Sampler
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include collection of catch effort and biological data from ocean recreational and commercial troll fisheries through dockside angler interviews and sampling of catches; and upload and reporting of field data on a daily basis to fisheries managers for maintaining in-season quota management goals. Data collection will utilize iPads, electronic forms, and standardized sampling protocols to conduct vessel effort counts, identify and enumerate salmon and other marine fishes, detect coded wire tags in salmon, and collect biological data (lengths, scales, snouts, tissue, etc.). This position also requires regular communication with the public regarding current recreational and commercial marine fisheries state and federal fishing regulations, in-season regulatory actions, and answering other questions in a professional manner as a representative for the agency.
SCHEDULE: Generally 40 hours/week, Monday-Sunday. Weekend and holiday work, occasional overtime, as well as non-consecutive days off are required. Shifts are generally 8 hours, but vary with sampling needs and angler effort. Shifts begin as early as 4AM and can end as late as 10PM.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work duties will occur 100% in the field. Sampling will be performed in all types of weather conditions. Staff will work over water and are required to wear a personal flotation device. Applicants should be able to lift up to 40 pounds of weight, and be able to perform sampling activities (walking, kneeling, bending, and climbing in and out of moored boats) over the course of a full shift.
*Housing and transportation are NOT provided.*
**Email a resume and cover letter indicating your port preference(s) to William Dezan (william.dezan@dfw.wa.gov.) no later than March 27th, 2018 by 5:00PM to convey interest in the jobs starting 5/1/18; or 6/8/18 for the 6/26/18 start date.**
*Please note that an interview, conducted from the Montesano Regional Office, is required.