Job Title: Wildlife Technician (Seasonal)

Job Type: Contractor

Job closes on March 30, 2025

THE TULALIP TRIBES

The Tulalip Tribes publicly announces that Indian Preference in hiring shall apply to Tulalip Tribal job opportunities according to our Preference Code.

DEPARTMENT: Natural Resources- Wildlife

JOB SUMMARY: The Wildlife technician will assist with all aspects of the beaver project, including trapping, handling, and release, environmental monitoring, site assessment, and data collection, management, and analysis. Primary duties will consist of the safe and humane handling, husbandry and transport of wild beavers and collecting data in remote areas of the Snohomish and Stillaguamish Watersheds in Western Washington. We seek highly motivated candidates with field-based experience that are pursuing a career in wildlife management or other natural resources fields.

The Seasonal Wildlife Technician is a full-time, six (6) month contracted position working occasional weekends and 10-12-hour days. Working early morning and into the evening, on occasion.

COMPENSATION:  $23.25 hr.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Completed or pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in an Environmental field with at least two years of completed coursework related to Wildlife Biology, Habitat Restoration, Aquatic Ecosystems, or Natural Resources. *Transcripts required

MINIMUM RELATED EXPERIENCE

• Six (6) months Experience in environmental or ecological field work
• Six (6) months Experience in data collection, management, and analysis
• Six (6) months Experience in animal trapping, handling, and husbandry. Preferred
• Six (6) months Experience in Pacific Northwest ecosystems, flora and fauna ID. Preferred

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES

• WA State Driver’s License.
• Must adhere to the Motor Vehicle Regulation (Abstract Required)
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  This is a seasonal contracted position up to six (6) months.