Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission

Biometrician – MakahTribe Title: Biometrician Organization: Makah Tribe – Fisheries Management Department Location: Neah Bay, Washington, USA Description: The Biometrician will be housed in Makah Fisheries Management in the Fisheries Management Division under the Director of Fisheries.  The Biometrician shall be responsible for analyzing data to determine population dynamics, survival rates, site use, harvest limits, effects of changing environment, and other important biological information to promote the sound management of fisheries and the environment by the Makah Tribe.

Makah Tribe is hiring a Biometrician, responsible for analyzing data to determine population dynamics, survival rates, site use, harvest limits, effects of changing environment, and other important biological information to promote the sound management of fisheries and the environment.

Fisheries Technician II – Swinomish Tribe Swinomish Tribe is hiring for the position of Fisheries Technician II The Fisheries Technician II is a Temporary full-time, 40-hour per week position assisting with day-to-day functions of the Swinomish Fisheries - Shellfish program, including European green crab monitoring and eradication, shellfish surveys, and other fisheries research projects. The position is supervised by the Fisheries Department Environmental Specialist and collaborates with other department staff.

The Swinomish Tribe is looking to hire a Fisheries Technician II to assist with the day-to-day functions of the Swinomish Fisheries - Shellfish program, including European green crab monitoring and eradication, shellfish surveys, and other fisheries research projects.

Fisheries-Scientific Technician-2 – Puyallup Tribe of Indians

Puyallup Tribe of Indians is hiring for the position of Fisheries-Scientific Technician-2 Fisheries – Scientific Technician II PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT (TEMPORARY) OPEN: JANUARY 20, 2026 CLOSE: FEBRUARY 18, 2026 JOB…

Timber Fish and Wildlife Manager – Lummi Nation Lummi Nation is hiring for the position of Timber Fish and Wildlife Manager The Timber, Fish, and Wildlife (TFW) Manager provides administrative and technical support services to the Lummi Natural Resources Department (LNR) of the Lummi Indian Business Council. Administrative duties include program planning, funding via procurement of grants and contracts, budgeting, reporting, grant administration, and staff coordination and supervision. Other responsibilities include conducting and coordinating technical review and drafting comments on project or program proposals identified as having the potential to adversely impact treaty-reserved resources.

Timber Fish and Wildlife Manager – Lummi Nation

Lummi Nation is hiring for the position of Timber Fish and Wildlife Manager The Timber, Fish, and Wildlife (TFW) Manager provides administrative and technical support services to the Lummi Natural Resources Department (LNR) of the Lummi Indian…

Fish Culturalist – Fisheries Technician I (Multiple Positions) – Quinault Indian Nation Quinault Indian Nation is hiring for the position of Fish Culturalist - Fisheries Technician I (Multiple Positions) Maintains the fish population for the Quinault Nation through the cultivation and rearing of fish. Performs collection and handling of adult broodstock and other hatchery duties.

Quinault Indian Nation is hiring for the position of Fish Culturalist - Fisheries Technician I (Multiple Positions)

Quileute Indian Tribe is looking to fill multiple positions, such as Fisheries Biologist I, Marine Scientist III, and Deputy Director of Natural Resources.

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Contract Technician (CWT) – Suquamish Tribe Responsibilities Marine Fish: Coded wire tag and scale sampling from hatchery and treaty commercial fisheries in the field Coded wire tag processing Assisting with dissecting snouts and reading coded wire tags Work collaboratively with other employees to ensure snouts data are counted accurately Maintain an organized laboratory space Interpret/decipher and organize data using a CWT viewer to read data on tags…

Suquamish Tribe is seeking a Contract Technician to perform marine fish coded wire tagging (CWT) and scale sampling from hatchery and treaty commercial fisheries in the field - click for more info.

Tech III (Data/Sampler) – Makah Tribe Tech III (Data/Sampler) EXEMPT: No JOB CODE: 3-SS T3 SHIFT: 32 hr/week Flex PROGRAM: Fisheries LOCATION: Bldg 180 REPORTS TO: Salmon Biologist SUMMARY: Provide technical services to the Makah Tribe and Washington Department of Fisheries in mark sampling recovery efforts and to assist with the data entry for the Makah Fisheries Management program. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

The Makah Tribe is seeking a Tech III (Data/Sampler) to provide technical services to the Makah Tribe and Washington Department of Fisheries in mark sampling recovery efforts and to assist with the data entry for the Makah Fisheries Management program.

Habitat Restoration Intern – Hoh Indian Tribe Hoh Indian Tribe is hiring for the position of Habitat Restoration Intern Summary: The temporary, full-time Habitat Restoration Intern will help the Hoh Tribe’s Habitat Restoration Biologist to survey waterways and riparian habitat throughout the Hoh Tribe’s Usual and Accustomed Area, gaining hands-on experience in applied ecology, project development, and natural resource management. This internship provides an opportunity to work in a unique and rewarding environment, contributing to the management and conservation of Tribal natural resources while being exposed to several specialized sub-disciplines within the field of biology.

Hoh Indian Tribe is seeking a temporary, full-time Habitat Restoration Intern who will help the Tribe’s Habitat Restoration Biologist to survey waterways and riparian habitat throughout the Hoh Tribe’s Usual and Accustomed Area, gaining hands-on experience in applied ecology, project development,…

Biometrician II, Population Dynamics & Modeling (Coho Salmon) – NWIFC VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position: Biometrician II, Population Dynamics & Modeling (Coho Salmon) Location: Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) 6730 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA 98516 Relocation assistance is available. Close Date: October 3, 2025, 5:00 pm PST APPLY HERE Position Overview: NWIFC is seeking candidates for the full-time, exempt role of Biometrician II, with the focus on Population Dynamics & Modeling of Coho Salmon.

NWIFC is seeking candidates for the full-time position of Biometrician II, with the focus on Population Dynamics & Modeling of Coho Salmon. This provides modeling and statistical analysis services to Tribal and NWIFC technical staffs

*Post mistakenly says 'internal', but this position is open for all qualified candidates.

Biometrician III (Shellfish Population Dynamics and Modeling) – NWIFC Position: Biometrician III – Shellfish Population Dynamics and Modeling Location: Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) Olympia, WA Candidates must be located within commutable distance of Olympia, WA for a hybrid working schedule. Close Date: September 19, 5:00 pm APPLY: Biometrician III Application Position Overview: NWIFC is seeking internal candidates for the open role of Biometrician III with the focus on Shellfish Population Dynamics and Modeling.

NWIFC is seeking internal candidates for the open role of Biometrician III with the focus on Shellfish Population Dynamics and Modeling. This role is integral to the Fisheries Services team and will be responsible for assisting in the development and application of harvest management and population…

Oceanographer – NWIFC Position: Oceanographer APPLY HERE Location: Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) 549 Tillicum Ln, Forks, WA 98331. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance from Forks, WA. Position Overview: NWIFC is seeking candidates for the full-time, exempt role of Oceanographer. This position is integral to the Environmental Protection team and will focus primarily on changing ocean conditions and associated impacts to species of interest, specifically as they relate to tribal ocean fishery resources.

NWIFC is seeking candidates for the role of Oceanographer. This position is integral to the Environmental Protection team and will focus primarily on changing ocean conditions and associated impacts to species of interest, specifically as they relate to tribal ocean fishery resources.

Biometrician – Makah Tribe The Makah Tribe is hiring for the position of Biometrician The Biometrician will be housed in Makah Fisheries Management in the Fisheries Management Division under the Director of Fisheries. The Biometrician shall be responsible for analyzing data to determine population dynamics, survival rates, site use, harvest limits, effects of changing environment, and other important biological information to promote the sound management of fisheries and the environment by the Makah Tribe.

The Makah Tribe is hiring for the position of Biometrician

Seahawks Host Muckleshoot Tribe For Blessing Ceremony At Lumen Field The Seahawks hosted a blessing ceremony at Lumen Field after the final art element of the Muckleshoot Heritage Plaza, a bronze canoe was installed.

"Our economy was based in the canoe. We hunted from canoes. We fished from canoes."

The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and @seahawksofficial.com unveiled new artwork — a bronze canoe — at Muckleshoot Heritage Plaza.

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'Stay tuned': Puyallup Tribe lands major downtown Tacoma property - ICT News Business donation puts community events center under Native stewardship

"Usually our land is taken from us. It’s not given back to us."

Alma LLC donated its 22,000-square-foot Tacoma community center to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.

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Contracting Opportunities | Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission Request For Proposals: Recreation Impacts Management - Ecological, Policy and Technical Support Services The Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC)

Nisqually Indian Tribe and the Department of Natural Resources are issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Contractors to submit proposals for the Kalama Creek Hatchery Rebuilt – Phase II project. Minority and disadvantaged companies are encouraged to submit proposals.

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Quinault Indian Nation recently posted 2 employment opportunities: Forest Practice Technician, and Archaeology and Cultural Resources Section Supervisor

Visit nwifc.org/employment/ to see listings or go directly to www.quinaultindiannation.com/161/Human-Re...

Lummi Natural Resources Grants and Contracts Specialist – Lummi Nation Lummi Nation is hiring for the position of Lummi Natural Resources Grants and Contracts Specialist This is a natural resource administration position that serves as administrative support to the LNR Division Managers under the direction of the LNR Grants Manager. Priority division support will be for Salmon Enhancement, Restoration, Stock Assessment, and Harvest Management. Incumbent will coordinate with LNR Division Managers, Contracting and Accounting Departments to administer awarded grant funds, process and manage contracts with subcontractors and grant contracts with funding agencies and ensure for compliant and timely expenditure of grant funds.

Lummi Natural Resources is hiring a Grants and Contracts Specialist - primarily supporting Salmon Enhancement, Restoration, Stock Assessment, and Harvest Management - Lummi Nation

Water Resources Specialist II – Lummi Nation Lummi Nation is hiring for the position of Water Resources Specialist II The Water Resources Specialist II (Specialist II) will assist the Water Resources Scientist III/Hydrologist and Water Resources Manager to provide administrative and technical support services to the Lummi Indian Business Council (LIBC) Natural Resources Department (LNR), with an emphasis on supporting water rights adjudication and related work. Technical duties may include designing, conducting, coordinating; hydrological, water quality, and/or biological data-collection/studies/reviews.

Lummi Nation is looking to hire a Water Resources Specialist II - with an emphasis on supporting water rights adjudication and related work.

Wetland Specialist – Hoh Indian Tribe Hoh Indian Tribe is hiring for the position of Wetland Specialist Job Title: Wetland Specialist Department: Natural Resources Reports To: Director of Natural Resources Status: Permanent/Full Time Salary Range: $27.50-31.50 Location: Hoh Tribe Reservation and Usual and Accustomed Treaty Area of the Goodman, Hoh, and Kalaloch Basins Summary The wetland specialist will develop the Hoh Tribe’s wetlands program to map and assess wetlands in the Tribe’s Usual and Accustomed Area.

HIRING: Wetland Specialist - Hoh Indian Tribe. map and assess wetlands in the Tribe’s Usual and Accustomed Area, identify and protect wetlands associated with Tribal properties.

Natural Resource Technician – Skagit River System Cooperative Skagit River System Cooperative is hiring for the position of Natural Resource Technician TITLE: NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICIAN Full Time/Seasonal REPORTING AUTHORITY: Field Operations Manager GENERAL: Provide field work for SRSC programs to support implementing and maintaining native plant revegetation and other habitat restoration projects. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in implementing native plant revegetation and other habitat restoration projects. Perform assigned tasks that involve physical labor such as, but not limited to, site clearance, preparation, planting, carpentry, hauling, lifting, boat operation, use of gas-powered tools and hiking.

Natural Resource Technician – Skagit River System Cooperative

Skagit River System Cooperative is hiring for the position of Natural Resource Technician TITLE: NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNICIAN Full Time/Seasonal REPORTING AUTHORITY: Field Operations Manager GENERAL: Provide field work for SRSC programs…

Fisheries Program Manager – Nooksack Indian Tribe Nooksack Indian Tribe Job Opening Fisheries Program Manager Salary Range:           $75,296.00 To $101,233.60 Annually Job Title:                  Fisheries Program Manager Department:            Natural Resources Reports To:              Natural Resources Director Job Status:               Exempt Type:                        Full-time JOB SUMMARY:  Under direction of the Natural Resources Director, this position is responsible for overall management of the fisheries program and overseeing the fisheries technical work of the Natural Resource Department, including the harvest and hatchery technical work in support of managing sustainable fisheries. 

The Nooksack Indian Tribe is looking for a Fisheries Program Manager, this position is responsible for overall management of the fisheries program and overseeing the fisheries technical work of the Natural Resource Department, including the harvest and hatchery technical work in support of managing…

Fish Passage Biologist I – Quileute Natural Resources Position: Fish Passage Biologist I Supervisor: Habitat Program Manager (Quileute Natural Resources) Location: La Push, Washington Work Info: Full Time: 40 Hrs/Week (M-F) Salary: DOQ/E ($55,000 - $70,000) POSITION SUMMARY: The Fish Passage Biologist will work in the Habitat Program within Quileute Natural Resources. This position requires previous experience and knowledge of salmonid fish passage and Pacific Northwest ecology. This position will be responsible for evaluating fish passage barriers and associated barrier correction projects within the Quileute Tribe’s Usual & Accustomed Area (U&A).

Fish Passage Biologist I – Quileute Natural Resources

Position: Fish Passage Biologist I Supervisor: Habitat Program Manager (Quileute Natural Resources) Location: La Push, Washington Work Info: Full Time: 40 Hrs/Week (M-F) Salary: DOQ/E ($55,000 - $70,000) POSITION SUMMARY: The Fish Passage…

Hatchery Manager – Hoh Indian Tribe Hoh Indian Tribe is hiring for the position of Hatchery Manager Summary: The Hoh Tribe has had an active hatchery program since the early 80s, devoting significant staff time and resources primarily to the production of Cook Creek-origin winter steelhead. The Hatchery Manager will be overseeing the operation and maintenance of the Chalaat Creek Hatchery and the successful production of winter steelhead, as well as other salmon stocks, for the economic and cultural enrichment of the Hoh Tribe.

Hatchery Manager – Hoh Indian Tribe

Hoh Indian Tribe is hiring for the position of Hatchery Manager Summary: The Hoh Tribe has had an active hatchery program since the early 80s, devoting significant staff time and resources primarily to the production of Cook Creek-origin winter steelhead. The…

NWIFC is seeking candidates for the full-time, exempt role of Policy Analyst, Forest and Agriculture Practices. This position is integral to the Environmental Protection team and will be responsible for the direct and indirect supervision of 5 staff members.

European Green Crab Technician – AmeriCorps – Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe

Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe is hiring for the position of European Green Crab Technician - AmeriCorps The European Green Crab Technician is an AmeriCorps position that will assist the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Refuge…

Accounting Specialist – Skagit River System Cooperative

Skagit River System Cooperative is hiring for the position of Accounting Specialist Accounting Specialist Position Overview The accounting specialist will provide immediate support to the financial department with various accounting tasks to…

Natural Resource Technician – Skagit River System Cooperative

Skagit River System Cooperative is hiring for the position of Natural Resource Technician SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assist in implementing native plant revegetation and other habitat restoration projects. 2. Perform assigned tasks…

Receptionist | Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission Position Overview: Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission is seeking a Receptionist for our front office. This is an integral role as a first point of

Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission is seeking a Receptionist for our front office in Olympia. This is an integral role as a first point of contact for visitors a member of our Clerical Team.

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