Public Utilities & Environment

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Spring Smolt Trapping Internship Description

 

Program Overview

The overall goal of the Hood Canal Intensively Monitored Watershed (IMW) project is to test the hypothesis that stream restoration measurably improves salmon habitat quality and population status. The study monitors a series of fish and habitat metrics in four independent streams in Western Washington: Little Anderson, Big Beef, Seabeck and Stavis Creeks.

 

Our study focuses on coho salmon because of their cultural and economic importance to the region, and because their life cycle, particularly the extended juvenile rearing phase, is dependent on diverse, productive freshwater habitats. In this region, coho salmon are not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. We estimate coho salmon abundance at three distinct life stages: adults, stream rearing age-0 parr, and outmigrating age-1 smolts. We also enumerate other salmonids where they are encountered.

Position Summary

This internship position will focus on the juvenile life stage of age-1 coho smolts.  The purpose of this internship is to assist WDFW staff with checking juvenile fish traps on the Hood Canal IMW stream complex. Trap sites include three fence weirs that are located on Little Anderson, Seabeck, and Stavis Creeks and a permanent weir on Big Beef Creek. The traps are installed in late March and removed in mid-June.  Partnered with a WDFW staff member the intern will check traps daily, enumerating catch and sub-sampling catch for size.  The trap catch data enables the estimation of smolt production from each stream.  The intern will learn protocols for operation of the weir traps, freshwater fish species identification, fish sampling techniques, and proper fish handling methods.  Data collection will include abundance, length and weight measurements, documentation of physical characteristics, and scale sample collection.  The intern will be trained to apply Coded Wire Tags (CWTs) to coho smolts captured in the Big Beef Creek trap. CWT data is used in coho forecasting and estimating marine survival and harvest rates.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Assist with the installation/removal, operation, and maintenance of fence weir traps on Stavis, Seabeck, Little Anderson, and Big Beef Creeks.

·         Check traps daily, recording mark and CWT tag status, enumerating and sub sampling catch for fork length and weight as assigned by supervisor.

·         Help maintain trap integrity during high flows and making repairs if damage occurs due to weather, flows, debris, or vandalism.

·         Work with supervisors to apply CWT’s to coho smolts captured in the Big Beef Creek weir.

·         Organize and maintain all sampling equipment, tagging machine, and trap check forms.

·         Record daily trap check information on trap check forms and enter data into project databases.

·         Perform other duties as deemed necessary.

Schedule and Compensation

This 3-month internship begins in mid-March 2025.  The weekly schedule will likely be 8:00am to 4:30pm, Saturday through Wednesday (Thursday and Friday off).  Alternative hours and flexible scheduling to meet the intern’s needs will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

·         Current valid Washington State driver’s license.

Preferred Qualities

Minimum qualifications are not established for this position; however, applicants with the following skills, knowledge, and abilities will be given preference:

·         Motivated and enthusiastic, with an interest in fisheries.

·         Ability to work independently and as a member of a crew.

·         Strong self-initiative and good attention to detail.

·         Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Access.

·         Familiarity and/or desire to learn about marine fishes of the Pacific Northwest.

·         Follows appropriate safety practices.

Physical Requirements:

This work is conducted outdoors in all weather conditions and includes wading in streams, hiking short distances over uneven terrain, carrying field equipment and/or buckets of fish weighing 40 pounds or less. Occasionally, you will be exposed to high stream flows, cold water, noise, odors, extreme temperatures. You may encounter wildlife and/or stinging insects. Other hazards of this position are repetitive lifting, hand movements, finger manipulation and long periods of being on your feet.

Training

All necessary training required to perform the essential functions/duties is provided on the job.

In addition to on-the-job training, this position may include the following formal trainings and certifications to aid in professional development and job training:

●        Basic first aid, CPR, and safety training

●        Personal Flotation Device Training

●        Temporary and permanent weir trap operation training

●        Fish identification and proper fish handling techniques training

●        Salmonid life history training

●        Use of MS-222 to anesthetize fish training

●        Native and invasive species identification training

●        Other trainings/certifications as available and desired by intern

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Questions?

For more information about WDFW’s Hood Canal IMW project, contact:          

Eric Kummerow

Scientific Technician 3 | Hood Canal IMW

Fish Science Division | Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Mobile: 564-222-1473 | Email: [email protected]

 

US Forest Service, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Forestry Technician

Location: Hood River, OR

Position Summary

The Forestry Technician Position is a great entry level position with the US Forest Service. This field based position provides experience in Trail Maintenance, Visitor Services, Developed Recreation Maintenance and Permit Checking/Enforcement.

Trail Work

Serves as a member of a trails maintenance team to maintain, repair, and build trails throughout the Forest Service unit to ensure protection of wildlife habitat and water quality in addition to improving recreational access to forest lands.

Builds trails using hand tools and power tools, restores impacted areas, and replaces signage as needed.

Prepares construction materials, ensures proper tool maintenance, and reports work completed.

Assists with removal of downed logs with a certified sawyer.

The work requires walking and climbing in steep, uneven terrain, exposure to adverse weather and insects, performing physical labor, bending, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds or more, and potentially dealing with problem visitors.

Permit Checking

Assists with the yearly implementation of the permit system at the Dog Mountain Trailhead. Enforces and checks permits on location during designated timeframe. Educates visitors on additional locations and resources. Provides top notch customer service and represents the agency professionally.

Works with other staff and volunteers on site in a team oriented way.

May have to deal with angry or frustrated visitors and must handle conflict with respect and grace.

Developed Recreation

Assures recreation sites and areas with one or two major uses are operated and maintained in accordance with operation and maintenance plans. Schedules daily activities, establishes maintenance schedules. Inspects recreation areas, areas of concentrated public use, and special use permits for compliance with the permit and the management plans, public health, and safety. Performs safety hazard analyses of public recreation use areas and takes or recommends corrective action. Collects, compiles and summarizes information for recreation data management systems. Provides input for programming and planning.

Contacts recreational visitors to provide factual information and answers questions about recreation opportunities, rules, regulation, and information on resource management practices on the unit. Patrols recreation areas for compliance by day visitors and campers with established rules and regulations posted in the area. Maintains developed recreation sites as a crew member, performs routine recreation maintenance and cleanup work including repairing minor damage of recreation facilities; i.e., picnic tables, buildings, signs, fire pits, road closure gates, water systems, fire rings, barriers, dumpsters, and other miscellaneous structures. Closes areas of facilities when hazards cannot be promptly eliminated. Cleans restroom facilities as use requires, disposes of trash as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

If interested, please email Lily Carey at [email protected]

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (CRGNSA) stretches along both sides of the Columbia River from the mouth of the Sandy River to the mouth of the Deschutes River, and encompasses portions of southern Washington and northern Oregon. The Gorge is unique in its natural and cultural history, as well as its designation as a National Scenic Area. With an 85 mile east-to-west span, an elevational range from near sea level to almost 5,000 feet, and a strong precipitation gradient, the Gorge contains a unique concentration of diverse ecosystems, from temperate rainforest to dry bunchgrass hills. In between are basalt cliffs, talus slopes, waterfalls, wetlands, streams, lakes & riparian areas, and woodlands of Oregon oak & ponderosa pine.

 

The CRGNSA is an exciting place to work. Designated in 1986, the National Scenic Area is a unique area including all (private, county, state, federal) lands within the boundaries.  The enabling legislation includes two purposes: (1) to protect and provide for the enhancement of the scenic, cultural, recreational, and natural resources of the Columbia River Gorge; and (2) to protect and support the economy of the Columbia River Gorge area by encouraging growth to occur in existing urban areas and by allowing future economic development in a manner that is consistent with paragraph (1).  The USDA Forest Service is the federal agency charged with implementing the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, and protecting and enhancing the scenic, natural, cultural and recreational resources of the Columbia River Gorge. This responsibility is undertaken in partnership with the Columbia River Gorge Commission, the states of Oregon and Washington, and Gorge counties on both sides of the River. Implementing the National Scenic Area Act is a complex, challenging, and unique role for the Forest Service. The CRGNSA Forest Service unit also manages the White Salmon and Klickitat Wild and Scenic Rivers, and shares management of the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness area with the Mount Hood National Forest.

 

DUTY STATION: Hood River, Oregon

The CRGNSA Forest Service office, located in Hood River, Oregon, is a single Forest Service administrative unit combining a unique mix of supervisor’s office and ranger district responsibilities along with technical support and engagement with the six counties and the Bi-State Gorge Commission.

 

Hood River, a town of 8,300 in the heart of the Gorge, is known for its fruit orchards, vineyards, and wineries, and for world class kiteboarding and windsurfing. It has excellent schools, medical facilities, churches, and a range of housing opportunities. Homes range from $400,000 condos/townhouses to 3-bedroom homes at $600,000 and up. Rentals range from $900 to $2100 per/month. Affordable rentals are hard to find in the summer months. Our office is located about 60 miles east of the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area. Many Scenic Area employees choose to live in The Dalles (25 miles east), in the nearby smaller cities of Parkdale, Mosier or Cascade Locks, or across the river in Bingen or White Salmon, WA.

The Scenic Area office has about 47 permanent employees, with a typical seasonal staff of about 25.

 

The Environmental Division of the Directorate of Public Works’ mission is to protect and enhance the JBLM environment through education, leadership, and stewardship. The Environmental Division implements programs to ensure compliance with multiple environmental laws as well as clean-up of past contamination, management of current environmental hazards, pollution prevention, and conservation of natural resources.

The internship will be assisting and working alongside the current environmental protection specialists on staff for the collection, storage, and transportation of hazardous waste. The internship will be working in both the office and in the field on Joint Base Lewis McChord. Intern must be able to lift up to 50lbs. 

This 6-12 week course will prepare an intern for jobs related to the management and transport of hazardous waste and materials. The intern will have a good sense as to what is required to be learned and mastered prior to applying for a position related to hazardous waste/materials in the Federal, public, or private sector.

Core Duties Include:

1. Hazardous Waste Management
Monitors and inspects the handling, marking, storage, packing, transporting, turning in, and disposal of hazardous waste to ensure compliance with applicable installation, local, state and federal environmental regulations.

2. Hazardous Materials Spill Response
Responds to and provides basic guidance on cleanup of petroleum, chemical, and wastewater spills.

3. Educational Outreach
Provides training to installation personnel concerning all facets of hazardous materials and wastes to include improved methods and procedures. Advises installation personnel using hazardous materials on measures to control or eliminate hazardous environmental conditions.

Job Overview
 
The Software Development Project Manager is responsible for leading, planning, and overseeing software development projects from ideation through to completion. This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, budgets, and resources, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet both customer and company standards.
 
Responsibilities and Duties
 
Project Planning and Management:
·      Develop detailed project plans that outline scope, timelines, resources, and budget.
Oversee the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure.
·      Implement project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) best suited to each project.
 
Team Leadership and Coordination:
·      Lead, motivate, and manage project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
·      Coordinate with product managers, developers, designers, QA testers, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive efforts and communication.
·      Conduct regular team meetings to track progress, address challenges, and adjust plans as needed.
 
Stakeholder Management:
·      Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including clients, senior management, and team members.
·      Regularly update stakeholders on project status, milestones, and any changes to project scope or timelines.
·      Manage stakeholder expectations and negotiate solutions to project challenges.
·      Quality Assurance and Risk Management:
·      Ensure projects are delivered to the highest quality standards, meeting functional and non-functional requirements.
·      Identify potential risks and issues early in the project lifecycle and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
·      Conduct post-project reviews to capture learnings and improve future project processes and outcomes.
·      Financial and Resource Management:
·      Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring optimal use of resources and cost-effectiveness.
·      Monitor project expenditures and make adjustments as necessary to stay within budget.
 
Qualifications:
·      Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
·      Project management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Certified Scrum Master) is highly desirable.
·      Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within a software development environment.
·      Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and contemporary software development methodologies.
·      Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., JIRA, Asana, Trello).
 
Skills:
·      Excellent leadership and team management skills.
·      Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
·      Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
·      Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
·      Adaptability and flexibility to changing technologies and requirements.
 
Working Conditions:
·      This role may require occasional travel to meet with clients, vendors, or offsite teams.
·      Standard office hours apply, though flexibility is required to accommodate project deadlines and meetings in different time zones.
 
Physical Requirements:
·      Primarily a desk-based role with long periods of sitting.
Requires extended use of a computer keyboard and monitor.

The Software Development Project Manager is responsible for leading, planning, and overseeing software development projects from ideation through to completion. This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, budgets, and resources, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet both customer and company standards.
 
Responsibilities and Duties
 
Project Planning and Management:
·      Develop detailed project plans that outline scope, timelines, resources, and budget.
Oversee the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure.
·      Implement project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) best suited to each project.
 
Team Leadership and Coordination:
·      Lead, motivate, and manage project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
·      Coordinate with product managers, developers, designers, QA testers, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive efforts and communication.
·      Conduct regular team meetings to track progress, address challenges, and adjust plans as needed.
 
Stakeholder Management:
·      Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including clients, senior management, and team members.
·      Regularly update stakeholders on project status, milestones, and any changes to project scope or timelines.
·      Manage stakeholder expectations and negotiate solutions to project challenges.
·      Quality Assurance and Risk Management:
·      Ensure projects are delivered to the highest quality standards, meeting functional and non-functional requirements.
·      Identify potential risks and issues early in the project lifecycle and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
·      Conduct post-project reviews to capture learnings and improve future project processes and outcomes.
·      Financial and Resource Management:
·      Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring optimal use of resources and cost-effectiveness.
·      Monitor project expenditures and make adjustments as necessary to stay within budget.
 
Qualifications:
·      Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
·      Project management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Certified Scrum Master) is highly desirable.
·      Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within a software development environment.
·      Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and contemporary software development methodologies.
·      Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., JIRA, Asana, Trello).
 
Skills:
·      Excellent leadership and team management skills.
·      Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
·      Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
·      Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
·      Adaptability and flexibility to changing technologies and requirements.
 
Working Conditions:
·      This role may require occasional travel to meet with clients, vendors, or offsite teams.
·      Standard office hours apply, though flexibility is required to accommodate project deadlines and meetings in different time zones.
 
Physical Requirements:
·      Primarily a desk-based role with long periods of sitting.
·      Requires extended use of a computer keyboard and monitor.

Spotlight Safety is poised to revolutionize workplace safety in the oil and gas pipeline industry through the deployment of advanced AI-driven solutions. A pioneering technology company dedicated to revolutionizing workplace safety in the oil and gas pipeline industry through the utilization of AI and advanced technology solutions.

Problem and Solution
Our focus is oil and gas pipeline safety, where traditional safety measures often fall short in identifying and mitigating risks effectively. By integrating computer vision and AI technologies, Spotlight Safety aims to provide early warning systems for pipeline leaks and releases, thereby minimizing environmental damage and reducing fines and liability for pipeline companies. Additionally, our solutions address workplace safety concerns by monitoring PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) compliance and identifying high-risk activities to prevent accidents before they occur.

 

The Evergreen Rural Water of Washington Association (ERWoW), formed in 1994, is a non-profit organization that is governed by a membership-elected board of directors. ERWoW’s office is located in the town of Shelton, WA with the field staff based all across the state, from Olympia to Omak. ERWoW is a state affiliate of the National Rural Water Association. 

Our vision: To be the recognized leader in assisting essential Drinking Water & Wastewater Professionals to enhance the quality of life in Washington State.

Our mission: To provide the best professional training, technical assistance, and advocacy for Washington State Drinking Water & Wastewater Utilities.

Following our mission ERWoW provides training and technical assistance to water and wastewater systems throughout the state. The staff works directly with systems to solve operational, regulatory, administrative and financial challenges faced by water systems. Evergreen Rural Water works independently of state agencies; however we do work closely with Department of Health, Department of Ecology, USDA Rural Development, the Environmental Protection Agency, local health districts and other agencies that provide help in solving rural water problems.

Working with employers our Apprenticeship and QUEST Programs are training and preparing the next generation of Water and Wastewater Operators