Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry

Organization: Washington Fish and Wildlife

Location: Bingham Creek Hatchery, Elma,WA

Responsibilities: 

Checking Bingham Creek weir; identifying, sampling and enumerating salmon before passing them upstream.
Observing, counting, and accurately identifying all salmon species (Coho, Chinook, Chum) and by sex and age.
Scanning Coho for CWT (coded-wire tags) and sampling CWT snouts.
Scanning and recording Steelhead for PIT tag (Passive Integrated Transponder).
Collecting scale samples from wild Coho and Steelhead.
Sacrificing and recording number of hatchery fish by sex and species. 
Accurately record data on datasheets and scale cards. 

The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group is one of 12 original Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups, or RFEGs, created by the Washington State Legislature in 1990. There are now 14 RFEGs across Washington state. The RFEGs were created to be active partners in assisting Washington State in salmon recovery efforts, supported by community volunteers. The RFEGs were tasked with supplementing fish populations, restoring salmon habitat, and developing salmon-related education programs. The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group was granted 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation status in November 1990.

We create educational programming, conduct research, and demonstrate sustainable agricultural practices at the edge of salmon habitat.

We offer or conduct: dozens of educational opportunities every year to the general public and K-12 school children; on-site programs and projects like 4-H, a certified organic garden and farm; salmon habitat restoration projects up and down the watersheds of Hood Canal; a vibrant salmon and steelhead restoration program, currently active in the Union, Dewatto, Little Quilcene and Tahuya Rivers; a knotweed control program on several river systems; and hundreds of volunteer opportunities.

Wild salmon are unique and their life history encompasses forests, estuaries, and open marine environments. The journey of the wild salmon from the forest to the ocean is not one way, however. In an extraordinary life strategy, adult wild salmon typically return to the forest watersheds where they were hatched two to five years after swimming to and living in the ocean. The return of wild salmon to their natal watersheds is key to the functional health of the environment.

The story of the wild salmon can be told through the eyes of a stream bug, forest bird, heron, eagle, seal, orca, or person. The story from each is important; but without the wild salmon there is no story.

Geostabilization International Technicians are the backbone of our company and do work that saves lives while protecting infrastructure. Working across the U.S. and Canada, our technicians operate under intensive

conditions preventing landslides, remediating rockfalls, and repairing foundations and bridges. They enjoy

working outside on challenging projects in an environment that is constantly changing. This is a career

opportunity with excellent earning potential and upward growth opportunities for the right person.

As a GSI intern, you will travel the U.S. working on our various soil stabilization, grouting, or foundation

projects. GSI will pay for your travel, hotel accommodations and meals.

**THERE IS ZERO OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES FOR THIS INTERNSHIP**

Your role? Work safe, work hard, and help produce the highest quality product for our clients.

Pre-Reqs:

Be on Active Duty and within 180 days of separation as of internship start date

Comfortable with heights

A clean Motor Vehicle Driving Record

Ability to travel 3-4 weeks at a time (During Internship and Employment)

Ability to get along with diverse groups of people

Reliability and strong work ethic

Any prior experience with grouting, construction,

Repair landslides

Build and repair bridges

Heavy equipment operating

Work together in a team environment

Work with concrete applications

Exemplify Geostabilization’ s Values at all times

ALL MILITARY SPECIALTIES WELCOME! WE WILL TRAIN THE RIGHT PERSON!

Upon internship approval, complete a one-week orientation in Williamstown, KY. From there, you

will be assigned a crew for the eleven-week program.

Upon successful internship completion, you can join the Geostabilization family with potential to

Flexibility to live wherever you choose in the U.S.