FISHERIES TECHNICIAN I (2 positions)
About The Position
The technician will have hands-on experience in water quality and fisheries management, with an emphasis on limnological and fish health surveys on Lake Roosevelt. It is anticipated that Techs will work with limnology June – November and with Fisheries December – May. Work within the Spokane Tribal Fisheries Department assisting with limnological and fisheries survey efforts on Lake Roosevelt. Techs will assist biologists with extensive field work (typically 10 hrs/day, 4 days/week, in possibly inclement weather conditions), data collection, maintenance of survey gear and boats, and data entry. Techs will be required to complete boater safety training and will be extensively trained in various fields and laboratory safety protocols. Techs will be provided with personal protective equipment, including footwear and life jackets. Techs will be expected to maintain a weekly log of their activities and accomplishments. Techs will learn how and why limnological and fisheries data are collected to inform management actions which preserve and enhance Lake Roosevelt fisheries. Techs will be responsible for other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Completed High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Good employment history with references.
- Valid State Driver’s License and good driving record.
- Must have computer knowledge and skills for data entry.
- Must be able to travel and stay overnight for up to 5 days at a time.
- Must be able to work holidays, nights, and weekends.
- Must be physically capable of performing job duties, at times in adverse weather conditions and rough terrain/water.
- Ability to work from mid-June through the end of October.
Nice To Haves
- Indian Preference Applies – Indian Preference grants preference to any enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.
Responsibilities
- Assist with adult stock assessment surveys using set lines.
- Assist with larval collections efforts for the conservation aquaculture program.
- Assist with acoustic telemetry downloads and maintenance.
- Assist with annual recruitment monitoring using small hook set lines.
- Aid in data input into Microsoft Excel.
- Assist with sample organization and archiving.
- General equipment (boats and sampling gear) and facility maintenance.
- Assist in other fisheries monitoring activities using electrofishing, gillnetting, and seining gear
Benefits
- Personal protective equipment, including footwear and life jackets.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
