Four-month full-time field job interviewing anglers on the Queets, Quinault, Clearwater and Salmon rivers (and sometimes the Quillayute and Hoh) during winter steelhead and salmon fisheries. You count vehicles and trailers, check fish for marks and coded wire tags with handheld detectors, and enter the data on an iPad app. Requirements are a high school diploma or GED plus two years of field or lab experience, or equivalent college science, and a driver’s license. Expect bad weather, uneven ground, hiking up to 5 miles or boating stretches of river. Apply with resume, cover letter and references through the Washington state careers portal by November 17.
| Pay | $3,653 to $4,866 per month |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | Dec 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Entry level, no experience required |
| Location | Forks, Washington |
| Job Type | Fisheries & Hatchery |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Apply By | Nov 17, 2026 |
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