Boat Operator & Test Fisher - Scientific Technician 3 - Seasonal - Non-Perm - 11 Openings -*03277-24 - State of Washington

This recruitment has been extended and will be posted until June 4, 2024.  If you applied previously your application is still under consideration and you do not need to re-apply.  Application review is ongoing, submit your application materials as soon as possible. This recruitment may be closed at any time.

Multiple locations in Western Washington and a variety of appointment types and durations. Apply for one (1), a few, or ALL eleven (11) positions by submitting one (1) application! 

APPOINTMENT TYPES, LENGTHS & LOCATIONS: 

Please Note: All start and end dates are subject to the annual salmon season process.

Please Note: All positions listed below have been filled. 

TWO (2) OPENINGS
 FULL-TIME/CAREER SEASONAL  
 Season Length: 6 months
 May 1 – November 7 

Two (2) Positions - Tacoma, Washington – Pierce County

Two (2) Positions – Port Angeles, Washington – Clallam County 
Three (3) Positions – Anacortes, Washington – Skagit County
Two (2) Positions – Edmonds, Washington – Snohomish County

Join our team as a skilled boat operator responsible for piloting research vessels in the Puget Sound.

Envision yourself in the field, conducting recreational test fishing and on-water boat surveys for recreational salmon fisheries. 

WDFW Test Fishing Boat – Credit: WDFW

Picture yourself, 

Piloting WDFW research vessels to conduct recreational test fishing using a variety of fishing methods including weight and bait, downrigger, jigging, and divers.   

In this dynamic role, 

You will be operating and selecting test fishing locations with little supervision, training and directing staff in the techniques used while test fishing and making changes to gear and fishing locations based on environmental factors.

With your experience, 

You will operate outboard and inboard/outboard motorboats, including trailering, coming along side other boats in motion, launching, and docking boats under various weather conditions.  

We are seeking a candidate, 

Who models WDFW values: Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).