On-Call Fish Counter

This position is sedentary in nature; meaning employees sit for up to 7 hours out of an 8-hour workday (performing repetitive motion data entry and fish counting activities at a computer station). 

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.  The first review date for application materials is scheduled for June 2, 2025.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.

The Contract Rate for this position is $26.33 per hour, plus an additional $.50 per hour in lieu of employee benefits. Additionally, and in accordance with the Washington State Paid Sick Leave Law, you will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours actually worked. 

This is a seasonal on-call position that will work 200 – 300 hours for the season. The season typically ends mid-November. Work hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm and workdays may include Saturday and/or Sunday.

On-Call Fish Counter

Join our team at Chelan County Public Utility District. As one of the largest hydroelectric generating utilities in the Northwest, our mission at Chelan PUD is to improve the quality of life for the thousands of people who call our pristine desert and mountain community home.

Overview
Accurately identify and count various fish species and collect data on adult fish migration at the District's generating facilities located at Rocky Reach and Rock Island dam in support of District and outside agency hatchery and fish passage programs. The data is used by other District staff and outside fisheries agencies to monitor and evaluate the status of the fisheries resource in the mid Columbia, to help determine salmon and steelhead fishing seasons, and to determine the level of success achieved by the District's hatchery programs, fish passage operations, and overall Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) goals. This position works a variable schedule on an on-call basis.

Responsibilities

• Accurately identify various fish species thru video recordings or direct observation.
• Correctly record the number of each fish species passing through the generating facility by reviewing video recordings and performing direct observation. Provide daily counts for each species.
• Operate and configure computer based monitoring equipment.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

Overtime exemption
Non-Exempt

Qualifications

Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

• Additional education demonstrating knowledge of fish species preferred.

Experience

• Ability to identify various fish species required. and

Skills and Abilities
A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

• Knowledge of fish counting equipment such as computer controls.
• Basic knowledge of fish passage facilities.
• Requires ability to identify, accurately count fish and record data.
• Requires attention to detail and ability to concentrate on video images for long periods of time.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Requires ability to communicate effectively with other employees.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of PeopleSoft Timekeeping/HR; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Excel; and Microsoft Word. The individual is also required to operate a computer, printers, fax machines, copiers and other general office equipment. The individual is required to have knowledge of fish counting equipment such as computer controls.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

Physical Demands

• Sitting - Regularly
• Standing - Occasionally
• Climb Stairs - Occasionally
• Twisting at Waist - Occasionally
• Stooping/Bending - Occasionally
• Reach Floor to Waist - Occasionally
• Reach Waist to Shoulder - Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder - Occasionally
• Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) - Regularly
• Hand Controls (joy stick, controls on equipment, etc.) - Regularly
• Repetitive Motions - Regularly
• Talking - Occasionally
• Hearing - Occasionally
• Visual - Near Acuity - Regularly
• Visual - Far Acuity - Regularly
• Visual - Depth Perception - Regularly
• Visual - Color Discrimination - Regularly

Working Conditions

• Noise Intensity Level: - Quiet

District Values

• Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety
• Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us
• Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect
• Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution

Equal Opportunity/ADA
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish.

The job functions and physical requirements described above 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.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

 We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish. 

Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)