Individual Placement - Fish Biotechnician at Little Goose Dam
About The Position
Learn and participate in the Lower Snake River Little Goose Lock and Dam Juvenile Fish Collection - Transportation Program and the Adult Fishway Passage System. Participants will learn identification of and execute and monitor juvenile through adult salmonid species (Chinook, Steelhead, Coho, and Sockeye), lamprey, and other common freshwater fish. Tasks include data collection, reporting, and direct handling of all fish species for successful movement of fish within the facility in accordance with fish passage plan criteria. Position will also entail status reporting to monitor criteria points within the adult channel and ladder passage systems.
Requirements
- Students or participants interested in biology, fish management systems, and / or general livestock handling
Nice To Haves
- Current or past students with educational coursework with or relevant to fish species.
- Individuals with current or past work experience with or relevant to fish species.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and steward successful fish movement through the facility separator
- adult release tank
- holding tanks
- sample tanks
- wet lab tanks
- research tanks
- truck transport tanks
- barge holds
- and raceway infrastructure in accordance with fish passage plan criteria.
Benefits
- Defensive Drive Training
- Off-Road Vehicle Safety
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
