Weir Trap Technician - Scientific Technician 2 - Non-Permanent - *01559-25

The Weir Trap Technician position at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in Mount Vernon, WA, is a full-time, non-permanent role lasting 2.5 months. Responsibilities include conducting fish trap checks, collecting data, and applying coded wire tags to smolts to support marine survival analysis. This role offers valuable field experience in fisheries.
Title- Weir Trap TechnicianClassification- Scientific Technician 2Job Status- Full-Time - Non-PermanentAppointment Length- 2.5 months – April 2, 2025 – June 15, 2025WDFW Program- Fish Program Duty Station- Mount Vernon, Washington – Skagit County Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW! This is an opportunity to gain valuable working knowledge and field experience in fisheries. In this role, conduct daily fish trap checks, collect data at Mannser Creek, and apply coded wire tags (CWT) to smolts at Baker Lake Dam to provide critical data for marine survival analysis and forecasting efforts. What to Expect-Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Weir Trap Technician will, Mannser Creek weir trap: Assist with the installation, removal, and maintenance of the Mannser Creek fence weir. Check trap as assigned by supervisor, counting catch and marking coho smolts. Re...