Individual Placement - Fish Biotechnician at Lower Monumental Dam

Student Conservation Association • Kahlotus, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The position is located at Lower Monumental Dam on the lower Snake River near
the rural town of Kahlotus Washington. Lower Monumental Dam is a hydroelectric
project with several missions, such as navigation, recreation, power generation
and fish passage. At Lower Monumental Fish Facility, the primary
responsibilities is the collection of juvenile salmonids and non-salmonid fish,
collection and processing of data, making standardized observations of growth of
several fish species, examine fish for signs of descaling, injury and disease,
and transportation of juvenile fish. Participants will engage in sampling
juvenile fish species, transporting fish, bypassing fish and collection and
dissemination of data.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have the ability to effectively speak, read, and write in English
• Must have the ability to work outdoors

Nice To Haves

• Fish identification
• Bird identification
• Microsoft experience in excel, word, powerpoint, access and macros
• Experience in working with chemicals

Responsibilities

• Sample juvenile salmonids and non-salmonids
• Collection and dissemination of data
• Preparing circulation systems for sampling
• Collection of sample fish
• Crowding fish in tanks and raceways
• Cleaning flumes, tanks and filters
• Loading barge holds of juvenile fish
• Enumeration and calculation of raceway and barge holds
• Identification of juvenile and adult fish species
• Monitor fish behavior and report changes
• Interacting with powerhouse electricians, mechanics and engineers
• Participate in critical decisions surrounding ESA listed species
• Adult fishway inspections
• Fish rescue from turbine areas or other waterways
• Avian bird counts and behaviors

Benefits

• First Aid/CPR

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED