Non-Destructive Test Technician jobs in Lacey, WA

This recruitment has been extended and will be posted until May 7, 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: 

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

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

NINE (9) OPENINGS
 FULL-TIME/NON-PERMANENT
 Anticipated Appointment Length: 4.3 months
 May 28, 2024 – October 7, 2024 
 
 Four (4) Positions – Anacortes, Washington – Skagit County
 Three (3) Positions – Edmonds, Washington – Snohomish County
 Two (2) Positions – Port Angeles, Washington – Clallam County 

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

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).

Some of what our Boat Operator and Test Fisher will enjoy doing, 

Conduct test fishing and on the water boat surveys in the Marine Areas of Puget Sound for salmon fisheries: 

• Perform minor routine maintenance on the boat, motor, trailer, and test fishing equipment. 
• Operate GPS, depth finder, Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), Very High Frequency (VHF) radios, and electronic data collection devices.
• Ensure safety of self and other staff while at sea, including following all rules, safety procedures, and agency policies on the operation of vessels at sea.
• Collect biological data on salmon catch to obtain stock composition (DNA), age structure (scales), length information (legal and sublegal proportions) and hatchery/natural-origin (mark-status) proportions.  
• Record data using electronic data forms and ensure data is accurately recorded, summarized, and uploaded to Puget Sound Sampling Units’ database.

• Pilot WDFW research vessels to conduct on the water boat surveys. This will include navigating other recreational and charter fishing vessels at sea to conduct angler interviews.  
• Operate outboard and inboard/outboard boats, including trailering, coming alongside other boats in motion, launching, docking, and doing procedures safely in all types of weather conditions, with little supervision.  

Sample predominantly recreational fisheries for salmon, marine fish and shellfish catch to determine the catch per unit of effort and species composition to obtain valid sport catch estimates:

• Interview recreational fishery anglers at assigned boat launch facilities and accurately record data on appropriate electronic or paper forms.  
• Sample all Coho and Chinook salmon with electronic coded-wire tag (CWT) detection devices (wand detectors). 
• Sample recreational and or commercial salmon catch for biological data including DNA, age (scales), and sex ratios. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Majority fieldwork - may encounter adverse weather and sea conditions, noise, odor, fish blood and slime, slippery surfaces, biting and stinging insects, and use of knives.
  • Requires repetitive movements of hands, finger manipulations, long periods of squatting, walking, boating for angler interviews, climbing in and out of boats, sampling salmon in a boat, carrying, kneeling, occasionally heavy lifting of containers of fish (up to 40 pounds) unassisted, and working and standing in confined spaces.  
  • Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
• Schedule:
  • 24/7 non-scheduled, 40 hours per week. Typically, 8 - 10 hours per day between 5:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M.          
  • Weekend and evening work is required.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Travel around the Puget Sound area with seldom overnight travel.
  • May transport agency staff and equipment in agency vehicles.
  • May be required to use personal vehicle when an agency owned vehicle is unavailable. 
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Outboard motorboat operation including proper and safe fueling, boat trailer, GPS, compass, data logger, fishing tackle and gear including downriggers, iPad, iPhone, electronic accessories, electronic sampling equipment such as a coded wire tag detector (CWT), weighing scale, knives, forceps, head lamp, measuring board, tally counter, tide book, totes/bins, paper forms, labels, scale cards, pencils, pens, clipboard and scissors, personal floatation device (PFD), WDFW apparel, gloves, rain gear and copies of current sampling and administrative manuals.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Interact with co-workers from WDFW and Tribes, commercial harvester or fishers, salmon buyers, fish processors, recreational anglers and shellfishers. 
  • Daily interaction with the public regarding fisheries data collection, basic information including fisheries resources, agency programs and activities and sport fishing regulatory information. 
  • Act as a liaison with regional supervisor and enforcement on fishery violations observed in the field.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

OR 

Please Note: College course work involving major study in biology, zoology, fisheries, chemistry, natural sciences, or closely allied field will substitute, year for year, for experience, provided the course work includes at least six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter hours of natural science classes.

Certifications/Licenses: 

Experience: 

• At a minimum, six (6) months or more experience operating 16’-28’ length motorized vessels in marine waters such as the Puget Sound or equivalent area. 
• Competent in fishing for salmon from a vessel.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Twelve (12) months experience test fishing for salmon in Puget Sound.
• Twelve (12) months experience sampling fisheries in Puget Sound.
• Ability to identify all salmon species, common marine fish species, and crab species.
• Familiar with salmon, marine fish, and shellfish life histories and sport fishing regulations.
• Safe operation of vessel at times in adverse conditions in the Puget Sound. 
• Proficient use of typical marine electronics such as GPS, depth finder, radar, and radio. 
• Experience working with members of the public.

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.

In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume. 
• Three professional references. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

UNION - WAFWP:

This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE: 

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov.  
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. 

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.   Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.   Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.  

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone at 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

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