Recreational Creel Technician - Scientific Technician 2 - Career Seasonal - 2026-06590
State of WashingtonAbout the role
Posting number: 2026-06590
Department: Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
Job classification: SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN 2
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Natural Resources, Wetlands, Sciences, Green-Collar/Environmental, Wildlife
Summary
WDFW recruitment bannerWorking Title- Recreational Creel Technician
Classification- Scientific Technician 2
Job Status- Full-Time/Career Seasonal
Season Length- 5.5 Months – September 16 – February 28
WDFW Program- Fish Program – Fish Management
Duty Station- Montesano, Washington – Grays Harbor County
If you are interested in being considered for a similar position that is non-permanent, please submit a separate application for that recruitment. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for each position. Recreational Creel Technician - Scientific Technician 2 - 2 Positions - Non-Permanent - 2026-06584
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Photo Caption – Westport jetty fishing – Photo Credit: WDFW
In this position, you’ll collect data through angler interviews, accurately recording species composition, monitor catch, record mark types and use electronic tools like iPads and iForms.
Working in the beautiful outdoors, you'll identify and sample fish, collect biological data, and ensure accurate records for daily submission. This position requires professional communication with recreational anglers, adherence to safety protocols, and safe operation of state vehicles.
WHAT TO EXPECT -
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position:
Collect freshwater recreational fisheries data for salmon and steelhead to monitor catch, species composition, and marked/unmark encounter rates for salmon and steelhead. If necessary, collect coded-wire tags (CWT) to determine stock origin and biological data. Duties conducted outdoors during all weather conditions at public boat launches and on gravel bars used by recreational anglers along rivers in Grays Harbor County.
- Collect data from the freshwater recreational fishery through angler interviews by following sampling protocols and accurately recording data electronically on iPads and iForms. Observe, count, and accurately identify all salmon species and steelhead. Record the mark type (presence or absence of an adipose fin) for all coho, Chinook, and steelhead.
- Sample all retained coho, Chinook, and steelhead.
- Review and maintain accurate records for daily submission to supervisor. Informs supervisor daily regarding project progress and issues affecting data collection and work schedules.
Operate and maintain assigned field equipment, vehicles, and other gear.
- Daily inspect and clean all gear, vehicles (interior and exterior), and other equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Inform supervisor in a timely manner of issues affecting the daily use of gear, vehicles, or other field equipment.
Other duties as assigned to assist District 17 Grays Harbor projects.
- Depending on project needs may assist:
- As an on-board observer for commercial fisheries monitoring.
- Hatchery staff at facilities.
- Other field projects such as spawning ground surveys.
Working Conditions:
Work setting: The primary work environment occurs outdoors during all weather conditions and can be physically demanding. During recreational fishery monitoring, work hours are spent standing, walking, bending, traversing slippery boat ramps, slippery riverine gravel bars, and muddy, slippery forest trails. Lifting, handling, and manipulating fish up to 40 pound
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