Natural Resource Tech I​/II​/Senior; KK

Job Details

• Position:
  Natural Resource Tech I/II/Senior
• Location:
  
  Omak, WA
• Salary: $20.34 - $26.26 per hour
• Reports To:
  
  Harvest Biologist
• Closing Date:
  Open until filled
• Interval:
  Bi‑weekly reviews

Collect fisheries data for research and monitor and evaluate projects within the Okanogan River Basin. Produce and/or transport flake ice for fishing operations; transport fresh or frozen fish to tribal districts for distribution; rinse, vacuum, seal, and freeze salmon for long‑term storage; clean and fillet salmon for long‑term care; maintain and clean processing building and equipment; communicate with other staff and supervisors regarding fish processing and distribution.

Assist with purse seine, beach seine, and tangle net fishing; hatchery surplus activities; provide overnight and/or weekend security for tribal fishing equipment near Brewster, WA; conduct creel survey duties at Chief Joseph Dam tailrace or other tribal fisheries.

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Short‑term and long‑term disability for full‑time employees
• Generous leave package including paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for full‑time and part‑time employees

• Natural Resource Technician I:
  High School Diploma or GED with satisfactory work history.
• Natural Resource Technician II:
  High School Diploma or GED with 36 months progressively responsible experience equivalent to Technician I, or an Associate’s Degree in applicable science (submit transcripts).
• Natural Resource Technician Senior:
  Bachelor’s Degree in wildlife, natural resources science, range, or environmental science OR Associate’s Degree in fish, wildlife, and/or natural resource management (submit transcripts) AND 24 months experience at Technician II with satisfactory performance review OR HS Diploma/GED and 48 months combined education/experience. Must have a valid driver’s license; may require ClassB CDL; clean driving record for U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operators Identification card;
  
  food handler’s permit within 10 days; forklift operator license within 6 months;
  Washington State boat safety course within 90 days. Maintain licenses and certifications throughout employment.

• Harvesting salmonids with a purse seine.
• Basic equipment maintenance and repair.
• Computer literacy: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, web browsing.
• Attention to detail; use of hand and power tools; proper care and maintenance of tools.
• Proficient English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation; professional correspondence.
• Human relations skills; patience with internal and external customers; convey technical concepts.
• Operate electrical and processing equipment: walk‑in freezer, vacuum sealer, ice machines, fillet knives, band saw.
• Operate forklift.
• Use hand or power tools safely.
• Perform varied outdoor tasks.
• Work effectively in a multicultural team environment.
• Work both in office and at field sites.
• Time‑management and organization to achieve objectives.
• Accurate identification of freshwater fish species of the Columbia River basin.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, crew, and the public.
• Understand and follow applicable regulations and standards for safety.
• Remind others of safety practices.
• Handle adverse situations calmly and accurately.
• Use field equipment.
• Write and speak clearly and effectively.
• Collect, compile, and record scientific data.
• Work collaboratively and independently; follow instructions to completion.
• Towing and backing boat experience preferred.
• Hand‑eye coordination for keyboard and office equipment.
• Visual acuity; auditory ability for conversations.
• Physical condition: lift 50lb, pull, haul in variable terrain and weather; repeated tasks.
• Long shifts, variable schedule including nights, early mornings, late evenings, holidays, weekends.
• Travel for meetings, training, conference participation.
• Drive in adverse weather conditions.
• Complete repetitive tasks such as habitat data collection.
• Sit or stand for extended periods.
• Swim and work on boats, docks, and catwalks around swift moving cold water.
• Operate 4‑wheel drive vehicles; safely operate rafts and motor boats in riverine environments.
• Operate hand and power tools and sampling gear safely.

Tribal member and Indian preference apply; preference given to honorably discharged veterans who are minimally qualified.

Position is safety sensitive; subject to pre‑employment drug testing. Also subject to reasonable suspicion and post‑accident drug testing. May require pre‑employment background clearances maintained throughout employment.