Fishery Sampler - Scientific Technician 2 - Non-Permanent - Five Openings - *02657-25

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is hiring five Fishery Samplers (Scientific Technician 2) for a non-permanent, full-time position in Ellensburg, WA. The role involves field data collection for fishery conservation efforts, particularly in the Yakima River Basin. The appointment lasts 4.5 months, from June 2, 2025, to October 15, 2025, with a salary range of $3,477 to $4,632 per month.
Title- Fishery Sampler Classification- Scientific Technician 2Job Status- Full-Time - Non-PermanentNumber of Vacancies- Five (5)Appointment Length- 4.5 months – June 2, 2025 – October 15, 2025WDFW Program- Fish Program Duty Station- Ellensburg, Washington – Kittitas County Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW! This is an opportunity to support fishery conservation efforts through efficient, accurate, and precise data collection. Envision yourself in the field, throughout the Yakima River Basin assisting with mark-recapture population estimates and gathering fish for passive integrated transponder (PIT) tagging. What to Expect- Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Fishery Sampler will, Conduct field data collection activities associated with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Viable Salmonid Population (VSP) contracted work under the Yakima Klickitat Fisheries P...