Skagit River System Cooperative is hiring for the position of Senior Research Scientist Job Description: Provide support to SRSC and its staff in the collection of samples and data required in the implementation of salmonid long-term monitoring. This position is a TERM appointment dependent on need and continued funding. It is currently scheduled to conclude two years from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension contingent on continued funding.

Position: Systems Administrator APPLY HERE Location: Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC), Olympia, WA (Onsite/hybrid schedule with up to 4 out of 5 days onsite per week) Close Date: September 21, 2026 Position Overview: The Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) is seeking a full-time, dedicated, and knowledgeable Systems Administrator to maintain NWIFC's core IT infrastructure, from Active Directory and Microsoft 365 to servers, networks, and security systems.

OVERVIEW: This position supports the sustainable management of shellfish resources primarily associated with tribal dive fisheries (geoduck, horse clams, sea urchins, and California sea cucumber) that are co-managed by the Tribe, Salish Sea Tribes, and Washington State. The Shellfish Biologist emphasis is on the subtidal dive fishery. This involves field and desktop research and monitoring, and coordination with Salish Sea Tribes and Washington State co-managers, to ensure shellfish resources are harvested in a sustainable manner.

Puget Sound Partnership is hiring for the position of Ecosystem Recovery Coordinator The Ecosystem Recovery Coordinator (ERC) leads local recovery efforts by managing contracts, managing funds, and building strong collaborative partnerships with Local Integrating Organizations (LIOs) across Puget Sound. The ERC serves as a key bridge between local communities, Tribes, and regional stakeholders, elevating local priorities to shape the agency’s Action Agenda and driving environmental justice initiatives.

APPLY HERE Position: Hatchery NPDES and Coordinated Tribal Water Quality Program Biologist Salary: This position is a 10/11/12 grade band on the NWIFC's current pay scale. Full salary range is $77,621 - $113,902, with the upper range reserved for employee growth Location: Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC), Olympia, WA Close Date: August 2, 2026 Position Overview: The Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Hatchery NPDES Permit and Coordinated Tribal Water Quality Program Biologist.

Current Job Openings with the Suquamish Tribe as of: July 16, 2026 Department Position # Open Positions Status Closing Kitsap OBGYN Receptionist (In-House) 1 Full-Time 07/22/2026 *Community Development Housing Maintenance Assistant 1 Full-Time Open Until Filled *Fisheries Hatchery Culturist I 1 Full-Time Open Until Filled Early Learning Center Preschool Teacher 1 Full-Time Open Until Filled Tribal Child Welfare Case Aide 1 Full-Time Open Until Filled See all of their current listings at

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) DNR Fisheries Program is hiring for the position of Manager II - Imtwaha Fish Hatchery The position will utilize principles of fishery science and fish culture while functioning as the hatchery manager for the ?lmtwaha Fish Hatchery project. The individual will be responsible for implementing production actions in a manner consrstent with the above mission statements as they apply to the Walla Walla River basin.

Download the full Fisheries Geneticist EXTERNAL Announcement (PDF) Position Overview: The Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Fisheries Geneticist. This position plays an important role in providing technical support for Commission and tribal staffs in issues that involve genetics, including development, operation, and uses of hatchery programs; planning, implementation, monitoring, and research for hatchery activities; risk assessment; and mixed stock fishery analysis.

King County DNRP-WLRD is hiring for the position of Capital Projects Supervisor Are you a collaborative leader and skilled manager of capital projects in floodplains or similar environments? Do you enjoy mentoring staff? Are you ready to grow your career as a Capital Project Manager in the exciting world of floodplain management? Look no further than the River and Floodplain Capital Unit within King County, Washington's Water and Land Resources Division.

Job SummaryResponsibilities involve project management related to shellfish fisheries resource co-management and research. The employee has the primary responsibility for the design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data and develops conclusions and recommendations for management and research. The applicant is expected to perform work independently with limited supervisory oversight. This position will be the lead for the Shellfish Program’s Dive Fisheries Division; specifically, geoduck (Panopea generosa), horse clams (Tresus capax), California sea cucumber (Parastichopus californicus) and sea urchins (Strongylocentrotidae & Mesocentrotus spp.) fisheries. See the full Shellfish Biologist III listing (PDF)

Quinault Indian Nation is hiring for the position of Fish Culturist JOB SUMMARY Maintains the fish population for the Quinault Nation through the cultivation and rearing of fish. Performs collection and handling of brood stocks and other hatchery duties. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS •Performs and assists in trapping fish, spawn taking, incubating eggs and raising fish; and team maintenance of hatchery facilities, equipment, and grounds.

Nooksack Tribe is hiring for the position of Fisheries Biologist The Fisheries Biologist position provides a key role in supporting treaty rights and fisheries for the Nooksack Tribe. Under the direction of the Fisheries Program Manager, this position serves as the technical lead for salmon spawner surveys, carcass sampling, and harvest sampling. This includes supervising fishery technicians, performing field work, overseeing data collection, data QA/QC, and data analysis and reporting.

Skagit River System Cooperative is hiring for the position of Research Natural Resource Technician In this position, you will support SRSC’s mission of salmon recovery in the Skagit River watershed through a variety of fisheries research field data collection activities, most commonly on a Monday-Thursday schedule. A typical day is 8-12 hours and might begin as early as 4, but…

Puyallup Tribe of Indians is hiring for the position of Shellfish-Farm Manager Job Title: Shellfish Farm and Wild Harvest Manager Department:  Shellfish Reports To:  Director Job Grade: Salary: Position Summary: The Shellfish Farm and Wild Harvest Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of a shellfish farm, including but not limited to: sourcing clam and oyster seed, planting, growing, harvesting, processing transporting shellfish from farm to buyer, and keeping all required paperwork.

Swinomish Tribe is hiring for the position of Wildlife Field Biologist JOB TITLE: Wildlife Field Biologist DEPARTMENT: Wildlife Program POSITION SUMMARY: The Wildlife Field Biologist will lead field work and day-to-day operations related to wildlife research and management projects in the western North Cascades Ecosystem. Primary emphasis will be on big game species, including: cougars, elk, deer, black bears, mountain goats, and wolves.

Title: Biometrician Organization: Makah Tribe – Fisheries Management Department Location: Neah Bay, Washington, USA Description: The Biometrician will be housed in Makah Fisheries Management in the Fisheries Management Division under the Director of Fisheries.  The Biometrician shall be responsible for analyzing data to determine population dynamics, survival rates, site use, harvest limits, effects of changing environment, and other important biological information to promote the sound management of fisheries and the environment by the Makah Tribe.

Swinomish Tribe is hiring for the position of Fisheries Technician II The Fisheries Technician II is a Temporary full-time, 40-hour per week position assisting with day-to-day functions of the Swinomish Fisheries - Shellfish program, including European green crab monitoring and eradication, shellfish surveys, and other fisheries research projects. The position is supervised by the Fisheries Department Environmental Specialist and collaborates with other department staff.

Puyallup Tribe of Indians is hiring for the position of Fisheries-Scientific Technician-2 Fisheries – Scientific Technician II PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT (TEMPORARY) OPEN: JANUARY 20, 2026 CLOSE: FEBRUARY 18, 2026 JOB TITLE: SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN 2 DEPARTMENT: FISHERIES REPORTS TO: STOCK ASSESSMENT BIOLOGIST HOURS: 40 HRS/WK – TEMPORARY SALARY: BASED ON SALARY MATRIX+BENEFITS REQUISITION: 846 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email [email protected].

Lummi Nation is hiring for the position of Timber Fish and Wildlife Manager The Timber, Fish, and Wildlife (TFW) Manager provides administrative and technical support services to the Lummi Natural Resources Department (LNR) of the Lummi Indian Business Council. Administrative duties include program planning, funding via procurement of grants and contracts, budgeting, reporting, grant administration, and staff coordination and supervision. Other responsibilities include conducting and coordinating technical review and drafting comments on project or program proposals identified as having the potential to adversely impact treaty-reserved resources.

Quinault Indian Nation is hiring for the position of Fish Culturalist - Fisheries Technician I (Multiple Positions) Maintains the fish population for the Quinault Nation through the cultivation and rearing of fish. Performs collection and handling of adult broodstock and other hatchery duties.

Responsibilities Marine Fish: Coded wire tag and scale sampling from hatchery and treaty commercial fisheries in the field Coded wire tag processing Assisting with dissecting snouts and reading coded wire tags Work collaboratively with other employees to ensure snouts data are counted accurately Maintain an organized laboratory space Interpret/decipher and organize data using a CWT viewer to read data on tags…

Tech III (Data/Sampler) EXEMPT: No JOB CODE: 3-SS T3 SHIFT: 32 hr/week Flex PROGRAM: Fisheries LOCATION: Bldg 180 REPORTS TO: Salmon Biologist SUMMARY: Provide technical services to the Makah Tribe and Washington Department of Fisheries in mark sampling recovery efforts and to assist with the data entry for the Makah Fisheries Management program. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Hoh Indian Tribe is hiring for the position of Habitat Restoration Intern Summary: The temporary, full-time Habitat Restoration Intern will help the Hoh Tribe’s Habitat Restoration Biologist to survey waterways and riparian habitat throughout the Hoh Tribe’s Usual and Accustomed Area, gaining hands-on experience in applied ecology, project development, and natural resource management. This internship provides an opportunity to work in a unique and rewarding environment, contributing to the management and conservation of Tribal natural resources while being exposed to several specialized sub-disciplines within the field of biology.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position: Biometrician II, Population Dynamics & Modeling (Coho Salmon) Location: Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) 6730 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA 98516 Relocation assistance is available. Close Date: October 3, 2025, 5:00 pm PST APPLY HERE Position Overview: NWIFC is seeking candidates for the full-time, exempt role of Biometrician II, with the focus on Population Dynamics & Modeling of Coho Salmon.