Riverine Ecology Research Technicians - Scientific Tech 2 - Non-Perm - Four positions - *01753-25

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is hiring four Riverine Ecology Research Technicians for a full-time, non-permanent position in Olympia, WA, from April 15 to June 30, 2025. The role involves studying non-native fish distribution and climate impacts in coastal watersheds under the guidance of a biologist. No degree is required for applicants.
Positions- Four (4)Title- Riverine Ecology Research TechniciansClassification- Scientific Technician 2Job Status- Full-Time/Non-PermanentAppointment Length- *2.5 months – April 15, 2025-June 30, 2025WDFW Program- Fish Program – Fish Ecology and Life Cycle Monitoring UnitDuty Station- Olympia, Washington – Thurston County *These positions are currently funded through June 30, 2025. Pending confirmation of the 2025-2027 budget, there is a possibility of extension through August 30th. Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW! These positions act as technicians for the Chehalis River Ecology of Non-Native Fish, assisting in studying freshwater predator fish distribution, population dynamics, habitat use, and feeding ecology, as well as climate change impacts on river temperature in Washington’s coastal watersheds. Working under a Fish and Wildlife Biologist 3, these technicians conduct fish surveys, collect biological and...