Fisheries-Fish Buy Assistant

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.


OPEN: June 15, 2026 CLOSE: UNTIL FILLED
JOB TITLE: FISH BUY ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT: FISHERIES
REPORTS TO: FISH BUY PROGRAM MANAGER HOURS: 40 HRS/WK – FULL TIME

SALARY: REQUISITION:

*Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Helping the Fish Buying Coordinator with all aspects of the job.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Helps oversee buying of fish from Tribal members at station and ensures that Tribal Member fishers have proper identification. (i.e. fishing cards, updated stickers, no helpers cards accepted)
2. Makes sure ice is always available for the buying station and fishers as needed
3. Contact Tribal Enforcement if there are any problems
4. Responsible for grading fish purchased from fishermen.
5. Maintains coolers and freezers as needed.
6. Sets up and maintains fish buying station.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
8. Drive truck to and from the buying station to get ice and deliver fish
9. Drive a fork lift
10. All fish that are not being sold to the buyer will be put on the fish ticket take- home section.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education and/or Experience


High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training are required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Intermediate computer skills in Word and Excel required to assist with records maintenance.


Language Skills
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to keep track of the fish tickets, keeping track of the number of fish, and keeping accurate weights.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Licenses or Certificates
• Must have and keep a current Fish Buying License from NWIFC/ Puyallup Tribe.
• Must have Valid State Driver’s License and proof of insurance.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to work with all personalities in a diversified setting.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
◦ Requires the ability to operate a typewriter, personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile and photocopier.
◦ Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
◦ Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
◦ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
◦ The employee occasionally is required to stand and walk.
◦ The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
◦ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


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