Individual Placement - Hydrology Technician at Mid-Columbia Fish and Wildlife Conservation

Position Summary

The US Fish and Wildlife Service is recruiting a Hydrology Technician member at the Mid- Columbia Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office located in Leavenworth, Washington. The Hydrology Technician will work as a part of a team to support

• research and monitoring efforts for potentially a variety of hydrology and

streamflow-related projects to support research and work at salmon hatcheries and rivers in eastern Washington. The technician may have the opportunity to

• provide support to projects conducted by the National Fish Hatcheries, Hatchery

Evaluation, Native Fish Conservation, and/or Habitat Restoration Programs.

This is a field intensive position that may involve working long hours in inclement weather while walking on uneven, slippery terrain in and around cold swift flowing water where an ability to swim and a comfort around water is mandatory. Night work and backpacking may also be necessary for studies

• conducted far from the nearest road. The technician should have the ability to

lift and carrying heavy items up to 50 pounds for extended periods of time. This position will afford the selected candidate the opportunity to gain experience and develop skills in a potential variety of hydrology, streamflow, groundwater and/or habitat related assessment techniques depending on funding, staffing, and

safety related constraints. Additionally, each season can entail a variety of unanticipated challenges that the Service will attempt to overcome but does not guarantee the technician will have the opportunity to participate in every potential activity.

Location

Leavenworth, WA

• Schedule

June 29, 2026 - November 7, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Measuring groundwater wells and streamflow at federal hatcheries
• Measuring streamflow and temperature
• Assisting with well installation, maintenance, and management
• Data management and data entry eDNA collection

Marginal Duties

• Assisting with fish survey work as needed (stream snorkeling, hatchery fish
• management)
• Database organizing
• Developing flow-discharge relationships

Required Qualifications:

• Driver's license, vehicle, bachelor's degree, strong swimming capability

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can

be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in hydrology, water resources management/science/engineering, environmental science with a hydrology focus.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

No living accommodations are provided. SCA members must find their own housing.

Compensation:

• $1,100 - One Time Round-Trip Travel Allowance
• $500 - Weekly Living Allowance (Paid bi-weekly)
• $1000 - Monthly Housing Allowance (5 disbursements) to be secured by selected

candidate

• All-Weather Uniform Package
• $1,500 - Duty Related Travel Funds (Receipts required for tax-free

reimbursement)

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

Defensive Driving Training

First Aid/CPR

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.