Individual Placement - Fisheries and Hydrology Technician
About The Position
Performs individually and as crew member, fisheries and hydrologic technician work in support of resource professionals engaged in land management planning and design of projects in both watershed and fisheries resources. Candidate supports the development of resource project plans and uses standard tools and procedures for data collection; and Install and maintain equipment; and Assists in sampling design; and Communicates with other technicians and professionals; and Measures aquatic habitat quantity and quality, measures and records discharge volumes, and gathers data for analysis; and Assists in development of data compilation and summaries to supervisors and other authorities.
Requirements
- Completed degree in either Watershed Science, Hydrology, Fisheries Biology and Management, or similar related coursework; OR One year of technical experience equivalent to the GS-4 level, OR A combination of technical work experience and education that provide equivalent knowledge or training as above.
- Ability to conduct strenuous field work and carry heavy loads over rugged terrain
- Must be able to drive 4x4 trucks on forest roads, work in burned areas, and carry out duties in steep and rugged terrain and wilderness areas
- Must be able to work with other people on a crew and under the direction of USFS staff
- Must be able to camp overnight in backcountry settings
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in wading streams.
- Experience with electrofishing equipment and technique.
- Hydrology and watershed science equipment and techniques.
- GIS experience is desired but not required.
Responsibilities
- Performs individually and as crew member, fisheries and hydrologic technician work in support of resource professionals engaged in land management planning and design of projects in both watershed and fisheries resources.
- Uses standard tools and procedures for data collection
- Installs and maintains equipment
- Assists in sampling design
- Coordinates efforts with other technicians and professionals
- Measures aquatic habitat quantity and quality, measures and records discharge volumes, and gathers data for analysis
- Makes recommendations on projects to professionals
- Assists in development of reports to supervisors and other authorities
- Performs other duties as assigned in meeting US Forest Service mission "to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity or the Nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations"
- Supports other mission critical work as needed.
Benefits
- Living Allowance – $600/week
- One-time Travel Allowance – $1,100
- Housing Allowance - $400/month
- Federal Holiday Off (if required to work, an alternative day will be scheduled off)
- Bear Safety
- Defensive Driving Training
- First Aid/CPR
- Off-Road Vehicle Safety
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
