Fish Technician II (2) Positions YKFP

Announcement #2026-102 | Issue Date: 07-23-26 | Closing Date: 08-11-26 | Two positions available

About the role

Responsible for residing 5 days a week and working at one of three acclimation sites located in the upper Yakima River Basin. Work with Cle Elum hatchery personnel on various activities to maintain the hatchery and its acclimation sites. Work with hatchery crew to spawn, incubate, rear, and release up to 800,000 Spring Chinook annually. This work is performed 365 days a year and may require working weekends, nights, and holidays. Assist other field crews with trap operations, fish tagging/marking, spawning ground surveys, and predation work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a juvenile fish acclimation site, including:
  • Preparing feed and feeding fish
  • Maintaining adequate water flow
  • Taking and recording daily water readings
  • Cleaning the site
  • Snow removal and overall upkeep of the facility
• Assist other YKFP fish crews with tasks in the Yakima River basin
• Demonstrate strong work habits and self-motivation

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience as a Fish Technician I or equivalent level in natural resources fieldwork
• Pass a pre-employment drug test
• Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Tribal Driver's permit

Skills

• Knowledge of salmonid life history patterns and Yakima fish species identification
• Knowledge of fish culture techniques
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with co-workers, tribal employees, tribal members, other agencies, and the general public
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to perform physical labor

Pay

Hourly wage: $15.74–$17.72

Schedule

• Full-time, regular position
• Work performed 365 days a year, including weekends, nights, and holidays

Yakama enrolled preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.