Creel Surveyor - Scientific Technician 2 - Non-Permanent - *02497-25
Working Title- Creel Surveyor
Classification- Scientific Technician 2
Job Status- Full-Time/Non-Permanent
Appointment/Season Length- 3.5 Months – May 16, 2025 – August 31, 3025
WDFW Program- Fish Program – Fish Management Division
Duty Station- Wenatchee, Washington – Chelan County
Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!
This is an opportunity to also conduct fish population surveys and fish stocking for Lake Chelan and tributaries.
You are excited to conduct creel surveys during fisheries within the upper Columbia River system, generally above Priest Rapids Dam.
We are seeking a candidate to conduct angler creel surveys to assess catch and harvest of fish.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position will:
Conduct creel surveys on lakes and streams to gather information on angler usage and harvest.
- Working extensively with the public to collect information on fisheries.
- Use roving creel surveys, total and/or index counts, and interviewing individual anglers.
Sampling fish metrics.
- Identifying fish species.
- Taking various measurements.
- Checking for marks and tags (fin clips, floy, and/or pit tags).
- Collecting snouts for analysis.
- Taking scales and/or otoliths for age studies.
- Occasionally capturing fish by hook and line.
Conduct fish abundance surveys in small tributary waters.
- Setting and maintaining block netting.
- Collecting environmental data to include stream section length, average stream width and water temperature.
- Collecting fish biological data and samples to include scales, tissue samples, length, weight, and species determination.
Working Conditions:
Work setting: Work settings may include recreational fishing docks, lake and river shorelines, public water access sites, boat ramps and docks, and office environments. Assigned work will be conducted during severe inclement weather, and on slippery/uneven/steep/moving docks. Frequent and repetitive lifting of salmon up to 40 pounds unassisted over the 8- to 10-hour work shift and communicating in person with the angling public, is necessary to successfully perform all tasks. This position involves working over or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.
Schedule: Schedule is variable, adjusted according to need, usually five (5) days per week, but this position could potentially work 10-hours per day as needed. Weekend work required. Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules.
Travel requirements: Daily travel in WDFW issued vehicles up to 2,500 miles per month.
Customer Interactions: Extensive work with the public in conducting interviews and informing anglers of rules and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
Option 1: Graduation from high school or GED including one year of high school science, and two (2) years of experience as a Scientific Technician 1.
Option 2: Graduation from high school or GED including one year of high school science, and two (2) years of laboratory or field experience as an assistant to a biologist, chemist, or zoologist.
Please note: College course work involving major study in biology, zoology, fisheries, chemistry, natural sciences, or closely allied field will substitute year-for-year for experience, provided the course work includes at least 6 semester or 9 quarter hours of natural science classes.
License: Valid driver’s license.
Special Requirement/Condition of Employment:
Successful completion of agency training and/or certification for potentially assigned watercraft transportation and stream surveying, dependent on supervisory direction, position need and training availability.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:
- Experience conducting creel surveys on resident and/or anadromous fish species in stream and lake environments.
- Knowledge of both resident and anadromous fish species.
- Working knowledge of stream and/or lake fish surveys.
- Good public relations with the ability to work independently.
Your application should include the following:
- A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
- An up-to-date resume.
- At least three (3) professional references with current contact information.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.
Important Note:
All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Union - WAFWP:
This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals.
Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:
Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:
- Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at Cheri.Potter@dfw.wa.gov.
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Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
- Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
- Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran).
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.
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Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Cheri.Potter@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2025-02497.