Resource Tech 2 at SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBE

Shelton, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

21.79

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fieldwork, Equipment Operation, Fish Feeding, Net Cleaning, Smolt Trapping, Sampling, Stream Surveys, Shellfish Field Tasks, Data Collection, Driving, Boating

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Title: Resource Technician 2 Department: Natural Resources Reports to: David Dorland Resource Technician 4 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Time Status: Full time TS Range: 5/6 ($21.79) Opening Date: 3/13/26 Closing Date: 3/27/2026 SUMMARY: Performs a variety of semi-skilled duties and assists in various technical fieldwork associated with the Natural Resources Department. Operates natural resource equipment, including boats, trucks, etc. This position requires the successful applicant to occasionally work weekends, holidays, and after hours. This level is considered to be an entry-level technician. This position is an on-call position; schedule and hours depend on availability of work. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assists in feeding fish, pulling and cleaning nets. Assist with smolt trapping, commercial sampling, and stream surveys. Assist with shellfish field tasks and data collection. Perform other Natural Resource Department duties as required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate of Arts Degree in Natural Resources or a closely related field OR High School Diploma/GED and three years of Natural Resources experience or experience in a closely related field OR 4 years of relevant Natural Resources experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current Washington State Driver’s License, Current Boaters certification. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The successful applicant will regularly be required to talk and hear, frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms and occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste or smell. The employee may frequently be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level for this position is generally moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently required to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally required to work in high, precarious places; and around vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Most of the job duties will be required to perform outdoors in all types of weather. Also must be comfortable being able to work in and around open waters. OTHER: This position will be required to occasionally work weekends and holidays. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: The successful candidate will be required to have a urinalysis for drug and alcohol screening in accordance with the Tribe’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. INDIAN PREFERENCE: Indian Preference will be exercised in the hiring of this position in accordance with the Tribe’s Personnel Policies. TO APPLY: Submit application packets including a resume and cover letter to apply@squaxin.us Contact Human Resources for more information: 360-432-3865.

Responsibilities

This entry-level technician assists in various technical fieldwork duties for the Natural Resources Department, including tasks such as feeding fish, cleaning nets, and supporting smolt trapping and stream surveys. The role requires operating natural resource equipment like boats and trucks, often involving work outdoors in all weather conditions.