Dive Internship with Tulalip Tribes Shellfish Department

The Tulalip Tribes of Washington is seeking several individuals to assist our dive team in conducting sub-tidal geoduck clam population studies and associated clam research. These divers will be expected to work with and assist Tulalip Tribes Shellfish Program biologists and technicians. Candidates interested in this position should be SCUBA certified, have an ability to work between 20 and 80 feet of sea water (fsw) for 45 to 65 minutes per dive and have a basic understanding of geoduck population assessment methods. This position will be offered as an on-call position for up to three days per week at a maximum of 24 hours. Compensation for work has been set at a rate of $16.72 per hour. Dive equipment, transportation and schedules will be designed around the selected individual as well as Tulalip Shellfish Program staff’s additional fishery related duties.

Prior to the positions being offered a check-out dive will be required to better assess skills associated with diving. In short, a candidate will need to confidently and under control descend to 70 or 80 fsw, identify enumerate and record geoduck clams along with associated fauna and flora and ascend back to the surface. Prospective applicants should be able to swim 250 feet in full SCUBA gear, be familiar with boats, and be available for a standard eight hour work day or an extended effort such as 7:00 am until 6:30 pm.

Education: Candidates will need a minimum of two years of college level science and be currently pursuing a degree in Biology, Environmental Studies, Fisheries or a related field. It is expected that all candidates will be SCUBA certified to PADI Advanced Open Water and be able to dive in cold and moderate current conditions. To be considered, please supply the following to the contact listed below through electronic communications:

Paragraph describing previous dive experience

List of dive qualifications

Contact information

Contact:

Maxim Lundquist – Tulalip Shellfish Biologist mlundquist@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov (360) 716-4612