All positions with the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians are Indian Preference in Hiring, in accordance with P.L. 93-638

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

The Fisheries Technician position will perform duties pertaining to data collection and habitat enhancement.

From February to June, 2020, the majority of the technician’s duties will be participating in a continuing juvenile salmon outmigration study on the Stillaguamish River. The incumbent will work under the lead smolt trap technician on a screw-type smolt trap located on the mainstem Stillaguamish River near Silvana, WA. The successful applicant will be expected to work weekends (Wed.-Sun, or Fri-Tues) and randomized day and night shifts. Additional shifts will be added during the season as needed to calibrate the trap. The smolt trap is exposed to the elements and work in inclement weather will be required. Shifts may be canceled depending on river flows. Primary duties include: deploying and operating the smolt trap; identifying, measuring, and enumerating juvenile salmonids; trap maintenance; data collection and entry, reconciliation of electronic data; and trap maintenance. Additionally, the technician will assist in seining for broodstock for the Tribe’s Fall Chinook captive brood program. The technician will be seining for Chinook juveniles, transporting juveniles to the Tribe’s hatchery and following all written procedures and biosecurity protocols.

Upon completion of the smolt trap and seining projects, the technician will begin habitat enhancement tasks from July to August 2020. The technician will work under the supervision of the Restoration Crew Lead or the Riparian Ecologist to collect vegetation monitoring data at riparian restoration project sites located throughout the Stillaguamish Basin. In addition, the technician will conduct weed control activities at select riparian restoration project sites. Weed control shall include application of herbicide to non-native, invasive, and/or noxious weeds. Habitat enhancement shifts will coincide with the shifts of the supervisors (Mon-Fri). Primary duties include completing vegetation monitoring field protocol and reporting, identification and mapping of weed distribution and extent, weed control (manual, mechanical, and chemical application), and reporting.

Position is expected to start January 21st, 2020 and end on or before August 31th, 2020.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

•Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as hiking, swimming, heavy lifting and carrying (up to 45 pounds) in inclement weather conditions.

•Ability to perform data entry efficiently and accurately in a Microsoft Access Database. Attention to detail to perform data checks on entered data against original copy, with ability to ensure accurate, controlled data. Ability to execute data standards and procedures to ensure legally defensible data.

•Ability to work with a partner in the performance of assigned tasks, sometimes independently.

•Ability to professionally interact with tribal technical staff and effectively handle potentially contentious situations in dealing with the public and other agency personnel.

•Ability to identify juvenile salmonids.

•Familiarity with western Washington plant species

•Familiarity with herbicide application preferred.

•Knowledge of the methods and techniques for collecting scientifically credible field data related to natural resource management.

•Knowledge of treaty fishing rights including compliance with U.S. vs. Washington, Civil 9213, and subsequent orders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required

•Graduation from an accredited two-year college with an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree focusing on natural resources, information technology or related field, or two years of related experience may substitute for education requirement.

•Valid Washington State Driver’s License and a clean driving record.

•Ability to pass a background check.

•Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Test.

Preferred

•Experience with ropes, rigging, pulleys and winches

•Experience in maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment

•Experience operating row boats and motorized boats in high flows

•Experience launching, retrieving and hauling a boat on a trailer

•Experience maneuvering a truck and trailer

•Washington State herbicide applicators license

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians has a “Drug Free Workplace Policy” and will conduct Pre-Employment Drug Testing.

REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PACKET MATERIAL

•Complete Tribal Employment application. Online at Stillaguamish.com

•Cover letter explaining your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position.

•Personal resume identifying your qualifications and experiences relevant to the functions of this position.

APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY

It is the absolute responsibility of the applicant to provide sufficient evidence to show they fully meet the position requirements.

OBTAIN AND SUBMIT RESUME/APPLICATION TO

Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians

Attn: Human Resources

P.O. Box 277

3322 236th Street NE

Arlington WA 98223