Yakima Basin Habitat Fish Technician I

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2024-097

Issue Date:

05-01-24

Closing Date:

05-17-24

Yakima Basin Habitat Fish Technician I

(3) Three Positions

Yakima Klickitat Fisheries Project (YKFP)

Department of Natural Resources

Hourly Wage: $15.77/Temporary/Full-Time

Location: Toppenish

Is responsible to assist in all facets of implementing habitat restoration in the ceded lands of the Yakima watershed. Specific duties include coordination with Yakama Nation Bookkeepers, state, local, and federal agencies and other Yakama Nation DNR programs to ensure that projects are implemented on schedule. This position will complete general restoration work, re-vegetation projects, build and repair fence, collect habitat data, assist with cultural surveys, and support various fish culturist activities. Fieldwork in adverse weather conditions will be required at times.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Build and maintain livestock exclosure fences.
• Control invasive weeds through herbicide application or by mowing and mechanical removal.
• Improve instream habitat complexity by placing large coniferous trees with manual and power tools, including grip hoists, chainsaw and tractor skid winches.
• Assist Yakama Nation Archaeologist in collecting cultural resources data to support habitat restoration projects. Tasks include creating maps, downloading and uploading GPS points, data entry, and conducting pedestrian surveys and shovel test excavation.
• Conduct stream habitat surveys and complete data entry using Microsoft Excel.
• Collect and plant live stakes and install rooted and container plants for re-vegetation projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn basic ArcGIS and Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to physically work in remote areas under a wide range of weather conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Required to pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driver's permit.
• Due to the nature of work, employee shall adhere to protection of confidential information.
• Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.