Fisheries Technician 1: Cowlitz River Crew Member
About The Position
Fisheries Technicians perform duties related to the protection, preservation, propagation, and sampling of fish species and the preservation or enhancement of their habitat. They use knowledge of procedural requirements and processes to support the technical work of their unit. They provide practical technical support to research, operations, or program administration efforts. The successful candidates will work alongside Tacoma Power staff at the Cowlitz River Hydroelectric Project in Lewis County. Primary responsibilities include assisting operations at both the Mayfield Dam Juvenile Fish Passage Facility and the Adult Separation Facility located at the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery. The Mayfield Dam Juvenile Fish Passage Facility is a juvenile bypass system where salmonids are captured, enumerated, and CWT tagged as they migrate out of the Tilton River basin. In early fall, outmigrant numbers increase significantly requiring additional personnel to ensure fish are handled, tagged and processed safely and efficiently. The Adult Separation Facility supports a trap and haul program in which adult salmonids are enumerated, assessed for species, sex, marks, and tags, and distributed to either broodstock for hatchery needs or transported upstream, around the dams to spawn naturally. Candidates must be comfortable working with a fast-paced team in inclement weather, exposed to loud noises, and in a wet environment. Strong data recording skills and knowledgeable with data management practices are required. Proficiency in juvenile and adult salmonid identification preferred, but not required. Additional responsibilities include collecting essential trap operations information, ensuring accurate data entry, and assisting with research activities, as data is frequently shared with other organizations. These positions also involves supporting office needs as well as maintaining clean and organized work areas. Successful candidates must be able to work effectively with others and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
Requirements
- Knowledge of personal computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, publishing software, presentation software, database software, topographic software, bibliographic software, and statistical analysis packages.
- Knowledge of basic math.
- Ability to assess or interpret the significance of their results and relate that to the overall objective of the project.
- Mark Fish
- Valid driver's license
- Fish species ID skills
- Oral communication skills
- Compile and collect neat and accurate data
- Written communication skills
- Six months of General Experience OR one year of education above the high school level that included at least six semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses. An equivalent combination of experience and education is also qualifying.
- One year of Specialized Experience OR a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with a major or at least 24 semester hours of coursework in any combination of scientific or technical courses. An equivalent combination of experience and education is also qualifying.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in juvenile and adult salmonid identification
- Lift 40-50 lbs.
- Electronic Detection Technology
- CPR/First Aid
- Literature search/review
- Trap/Weir
- Repair and maintain equipment
Responsibilities
- Make standardized observations such as species identification, length, weight, behavior, growth, survival, reproductive condition, fin clips or tags, and/or signs of parasites, diseases or pathogens, recreational/commercial fishing surveys, anadromous fish escapement survey
- Monitor the status of facility systems and equipment, fabricate, construct, and maintain systems.
- Gather research data and organize information from fish samples or experimental projects.
- Assist crew in regular facility inspections including, for example, dewatering equipment, pumps, flumes, gates, tanks, screens, filters, gate wells, and/or tag interrogation equipment.
- Monitor and maintain water quality levels. Record findings and adjustments made.
- Provide input for facility improvements. Respond appropriately and immediately to emergencies.
- Update database by entering, checking, and/or editing biological or habitat data that has been inputted on field forms, electronic data loggers, and/or desktop computers.
- Maintain and organize databases.
- Write memoranda and short reports for transfer of data.
- Produce summaries including corrections. Produce presentation quality tables and graphs of data.
- Collecting essential trap operations information
- Ensuring accurate data entry
- Assisting with research activities
- Supporting office needs
- Maintaining clean and organized work areas
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
