Fisheries Technician- Ice Harbor Dam

Natives of Kodiakorporated•Burbank, WA

8d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

EAS has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Fisheries Technician to assist on a contract providing Biological Services to the US Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District. We are currently looking to fill two part-time Fisheries Technician roles at Ice Harbor Dam near Pasco, Washington for an average of 8-12 hours per week. The pay for this position ranges from $22.34 - $29.67 per hour and will be based on factors such as experience, education, and location of the job site, plus an additional $5.09 per hour towards health and welfare dollars. The health and welfare dollars may be reduced if participating in employer sponsored benefit plans. This position would start mid-March and last through mid-July. Although this position is for part-time work at Ice Harbor Dam there may be opportunities for additional work at other sites including McNary, Little Goose and Lower Granite Dams, depending on project needs. Why join us? Competitive Salary 401k with 4% Company Match Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) Short- and long-term disability Health care and dependent care spending accounts Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays Life insurance and more

Requirements

Bachelors or Associates degree in a natural resources field or a closely related discipline with relevant work experience.
Experience as a fisheries technician or biologist, evaluating the health of juvenile salmonids.
Experience with fish handling.
Experience with anesthetizing fish.
Work experience at a large hydroelectric project smolt collection facility.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access) in Windows, including generating tables from Excel, preparing data deliverables and writing scientific reports in Word, and utilizing Access.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to take direction and work collaboratively with a wide range of personalities.
Strong organization skills and detail oriented.
Ability to accurately interpret and follow established protocols, guidelines, and procedures.
Ability to meet USACE requirements and security clearances to work at dam sites on the Snake and Columbia rivers. This includes about 8 hours of online training that must be completed before the first on-site shift at a dam.
Knowledge of Snake and Columbia rivers fish species.
Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, walking up to 5 miles per day, and working outdoors in various weather conditions and around spiders/insects.
Must have reliable transportation and be able to commute to remote locations, which is not compensated.
Must be available to work regularly scheduled shifts for the duration of the season (back-up staffing is limited).
Some overtime may be required.
Must be willing to start work in the early morning, (be onsite by 0630 and work until the late morning or early afternoon) .
Required to work weekends and/or holidays.
A typical schedule for this position is Wednesday to Sunday.
Ability to adapt to variable work schedules.
As a Federal Contract Employer, KOMAN Families of Companies follows Federal Laws as it pertains to drug testing. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Federal Law. It is important to note although a State may have legalized a controlled substance, if the controlled substance is illegal per Federal Law, it is then considered to be illegal. KOMAN Families of Companies is a Drug-Free Workplace.
Successful completion of a background and DMV record check also must be completed prior to hire.

Responsibilities

Assist with sampling fish at USACE hydroelectric projects, including juvenile salmonid and non-salmonid species identification, look for fin clips, weigh, measure, identify injuries and diseases on the fish.
Accurately record information in spreadsheets and collate and summarize information to write weekly and annual reports on fish information.
Conduct juvenile and adult fishway inspections of the dam and fish facility to ensure operations follow criteria as set forth in the USACE Fish Passage Plan.
Piscivorous avian predator identification.
Produce an accurate weekly report distributed to state and federal agencies.