Technician I​/II - Seasonal KK

Job Details

Job Location:

Omak - WA Salary Range: $20.34 - $21.20 Hourly CLOSING DATE:
September 06, 2026

POSITION:
Technician I/II (Seasonal)

SALARY: $20.34 - 21.20, per hour

REPORTS TO:

Fish & Wildlife OBMEP

LOCATION:

Nespelem, WA

Basic Functions:
This is a Non-Exempt position. The Natural Resources Technician I/II (Seasonal) assists project biologists with collecting data for fisheries/habitat research, monitoring and evaluation projects within the Okanogan River basin for the Fish & Wildlife’s Okanogan Basin Monitoring and Evaluation Program. This is a three to five-month seasonal position, typically starting Aug 1 and ending on November 30. Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist and outdoors where exposure to water, hazardous elements, animals, snakes, and inclement weather conditions exist.

We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long
- Term disability for Full-Time employees. Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

• For Natural Resource Technician I: HS Diploma or GED and satisfactory work history.
• For Natural Resource Technician II:
  Requires a High School Diploma or GED and 36 months progressively responsible experience equivalent to the Technician I or equivalent level, related to wildlife, natural resource management or other closely related field. An Associates Degree in the applicable science will substitute for experience. (Must submit transcripts for credit).
• Requires a valid driver's license and be eligible for the Tribes' vehicle insurance and maintain throughout employment.
• Driving record must qualify for a U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operators Identification card.

• Requires knowledge and skill in identifying fish in the Upper Columbia Basin is highly valued (preferred.)
• Requires knowledge of standard fishery techniques.
• Requires basic knowledge of biological data collection.
• Requires accurate identification of freshwater fish species of the Columbia River basin.
• Requires basic sampling gear and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Requires working knowledge of computers for word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software for data entry and web browser for researching sampling equipment.
• Requires the skill of attention to detail.
• Requires experience using hand and power tools, and proper care and maintenance of tools.
• Requires sufficient knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation to prepare professional correspondence.
• Requires sufficient human relations skill to work productively and cooperatively with diverse teams, exercise patience when dealing with internal and external customers, and convey technical concepts.
• Requires the ability to efficiently fulfill the responsibilities of this position and ensure the success of the Colville Tribes' Okanogan Basin Monitoring and Evaluation Program.
• Requires the ability to perform duties in both an office environment and at field sites where work is performed.
• Requires the ability to execute duties and responsibilities as assigned in a timely fashion.
• Requires excellent attendance.
• Requires the ability to apply standard fisheries related laboratory and field methods to gather data.
• Requires the ability to accurately identify freshwater fish species of the Columbia River basin. Requires the ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, crew and the general public.
• Requires the ability to organize and prioritize work to achieve results, goals and objectives on time.
• Requires the ability to operate equipment, including hand and power tools and sampling gear, safely and effectively.
• Requires the ability to maintain equipment.
• Requires the ability to effectively troubleshoot problems with equipment.
• Requires the ability to understand and follow applicable regulations and standards to maintain a safe work environment.
• Requires the ability to remind others of safety practices to minimize the likelihood of accidents.
• Requires the ability to effective handle adverse…