FISHERIES TECHNICIAN I (2 positions)

VACANCY ANN#:    STOI-26-037

POSITION TITLE:     FISHERIES TECHNICIAN I (2 positions)
DEPARTMENT:        DNR / FISHERIES
SUPERVISOR:          PROGRAM MANAGER
STATUS:                  SEASONAL, FULL-TIME, HOURLY
RATE OF PAY:          $19.65 / PER HOUR
OPENING DATE:      MAY 8, 2026
CLOSING DATE:      MAY 22, 2026 

INTRODUCTION:

The technician will have hands-on experience in water quality and fisheries management, with an emphasis on limnological and fish health surveys on Lake Roosevelt. It is anticipated that Techs will work with limnology June – November and with Fisheries December – May.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Work within the Spokane Tribal Fisheries Department assisting with limnological and fisheries survey efforts on Lake Roosevelt. Techs will assist biologists with extensive field work (typically 10 hrs/day, 4 days/week, in possibly inclement weather conditions), data collection, maintenance of survey gear and boats, and data entry. Techs will be required to complete boater safety training and will be extensively trained in various fields and laboratory safety protocols. Techs will be provided with personal protective equipment, including footwear and life jackets. Techs will be expected to maintain a weekly log of their activities and accomplishments. Techs will learn how and why limnological and fisheries data are collected to inform management actions which preserve and enhance Lake Roosevelt fisheries. Techs will be responsible for other duties as assigned.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with adult stock assessment surveys using set lines.

Assist with larval collections efforts for the conservation aquaculture program.

Assist with acoustic telemetry downloads and maintenance.

Assist with annual recruitment monitoring using small hook set lines.

Aid in data input into Microsoft Excel.

Assist with sample organization and archiving.

General equipment (boats and sampling gear) and facility maintenance.

Assist in other fisheries monitoring activities using electrofishing, gillnetting, and seining gear

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Completed High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Good employment history with references.

Valid State Driver’s License and good driving record.

Must have computer knowledge and skills for data entry.

Must be able to travel and stay overnight for up to 5 days at a time.

Must be able to work holidays, nights, and weekends.

Must be physically capable of performing job duties, at times in adverse weather conditions and rough terrain/water.

Ability to work from mid-June through the end of October.

*Indian Preference Applies – Indian Preference grants preference to any enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.

*Safety Sensitive

MUST APPLY ONLINE

Contact: HR Front Desk

(509) 458-6527

E-mail:   [email protected]

Applications Must Be Received In The Human Resources Department No

Later Than 4:30 p.m. on the Closing Date

The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire According To Its Indian Preference Policy

Applicants May be Subject To A Pre-Employment Drug Test Positions

All Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A-90 Day Orientation