Shellfish Technical Specialist 2
Company: Squaxin Island Tribe
Location: Shelton
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Job Title:
Shellfish Technical Specialist 2 Department: Natural Resources
Reports To: Eddie Kim FLSA Status: Exempt TS Range: 5/6 ($21.79)
Time Status: Full Time Seasonal (March 1st- Oct 31st) Opening Date:
2/6/2026 Closing Date: 2/20/2026 SUMMARY : Performs a variety of
semi-skilled duties and assists in various technical fieldwork
tasks associated with the shellfish program. This is a senior
shellfish technician and/or natural resources worker and will be,
at times, an in-field supervisor to Shellfish Technical Specialist
1 employees. This level is considered to be an experienced
journey-level technician. This job is a full-time seasonal job
starting March 1st and ending October 31st with on call opportunity
after 10/31/26. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the
following. Other duties may be assigned. Monitors tribal commercial
shellfish harvests. Participates in clam enhancement activities
including predator net installation and maintenance, graveling,
seeding, and ground maintenance. Collects data for intertidal clam
and geoduck population surveys. Operates (day and/or night hours,
year-round) and maintains departmental boats used in a variety of
shellfish program activities. Assist in diving operations including
geoduck sample collections and geoduck population surveys. SCUBA
Certification is not required but is desirable Supervises Shellfish
Technical Specialist 1 employees in the field when Biologist is not
present. Performs clam surveys, data entry, and analysis. Assures
organization, inventory, and security of all departmental
equipment, tools, and supplies. Performs any natural resources
related work as required by the programs of the department.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : This position does have 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 and one year of natural resources or
related experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and three years of
natural resources or related experience. Course work in fisheries,
biology or related field may substitute for experience. LANGUAGE
SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety
rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or
employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to
calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest,
commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and
volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables
in standardized situations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Washington State Driver’s License, PADI certified (Basic and
Advanced) 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. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to
use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;
talk or hear; and lift up to 10 pounds. The employee will
frequently be required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop,
kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift up to 25 pounds. The employee will
occasionally be required to sit; taste or smell; and lift up to 100
pounds. The vision requirements for this position are peripheral
vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 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. This position will require the employee to
regularly work in outdoor weather conditions, to frequently work in
wet or humid conditions; and near moving mechanical parts. The
employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne
particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat and cold (non
weather); run the risk of electrical shock; and be exposed to
vibration. The noise in this work environment is usually loud. 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. CONTACT: Human
Resources Department (360) 426-9781. Requirements:
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