Description

• Board commercial fishing vessels while underway via vessel-to-vessel transfers or at the dock prior to departure.
• Interact professionally with commercial fishing crews and captains.
• Use paper and/or electronic sampling to accurately record data on catch, by-catch, and vessel effort data.
• Conduct vessel to vessel interviews gathering catch and set data.
• Identify salmon and other marine fish by species, record marked status of all salmon.
• Observe and record seabird and marine mammal interaction/encounters with fishing gear.
• Participate as research vessel deck crew by handling lines, assisting in vessel maintenance, loading gear, launch/retrieval, and following vessel operators’ instructions.
• Work with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) to assist in data archiving of previous years’ sampling efforts.

• Sample on a working commercial fishing vessel, transferring safely from research vessel to a fishing vessel while vessels are underway. Exposure to rough seas and inclement weather conditions with rain/wind.
• This position involves working in, on or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating and performing duties related to water environments, and slippery docks. Personal flotation devices (PFD) are required to be worn when working on the docks or on the water.
• Some research boats do not have bathroom facilities (heads), but a marine grade portable toilet will be available, or it is possible to dock and use shoreside facilities.

• Experience identifying salmon, marine fish, sturgeon, and marine mammals (pinnipeds).
• Experience conducting fisheries sampling.
• Small boat experience, with the ability to work at sea while safely and effectively performing all assigned duties.
• Experience accurately recording information.
• Experience with communicating with the public.
• Experience working on boats in rough sea conditions.

• A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• An up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three (3) professional references with current contact information.

Supplemental Information

• Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at Ashley.Lee@dfw.wa.gov.
• Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
  • Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2026-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.