Seasonal Fisheries Technician

The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians is looking for a

Seasonal Fisheries Technician

OPEN: 10/14/2026   CLOSES: 11/20/2026 or until filled

INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026

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

From January to July, 2027, 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 Fisheries Biologist on a screw-type smolt trap located on the mainstem Stillaguamish River near Silvana, WA.  The successful applicant will be expected to work weekends (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.

Position is expected to start mid January 2027 and end July 2027.  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.


• Ability to swim.


• 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 S. vs. Washington, Civil 9213, and subsequent orders.

  Position 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

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  • 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.
  
  
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    REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PACKET MATERIAL

    
    

    ·         Complete Tribal Employment application. 

    
    

    ·         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.

    
    
  
  
  
  

   

  
  


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  Starting pay based experience $27.64 - 29.48/hour
  Full Time 40 hours/week

  
  

  Seasonal Full Time employees are eligible for:

  
  

  Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D, Short & Long Term Disability
  401(k)
  PTO