Individual Placement - Fisheries Technician

Student Conservation Association

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The US Fish and Wildlife Service is recruiting for two fisheries technician internships at the Mid-Columbia Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office located in Yakima, Washington. The Yakima sub-office is part of the larger Mid-Columbia Fish and Wildlife Office headquartered in Leavenworth, Washington. The fisheries technicians will work as a part of a team to support research and monitoring efforts for a variety of fishery related projects conducted at rivers and dams in the Yakima Basin. They will provide support to projects conducted by the Yakima program.

Requirements

Some course work, experience, and strong interest in fisheries and aquatic sciences
Strong swimming ability and comfort being in and around the water
Ability to work long days in swift moving water and slippery terrain
Ability to work as a team and independently
Ability to record accurate field data and follow set protocols
A valid driver's license
Transportation is required to get to and from the duty station in Yakima

Nice To Haves

Experience in conducting biological surveys
Experience in fisheries monitoring
Basic knowledge of computers and data entry methods and programs (e.g. Microsoft Access, Excel)
Experience being in motorized and non motorized boats
CPR and safety training

Responsibilities

This is a field intensive position that may involve working long hours in inclement weather while walking on uneven, slippery terrain in an and around cold swift flowing water where an ability to swim and a comfort in (wading) and around water is mandatory
Some work will have the intern as a passenger in motorboats and operating inflatable kayaks where life jacket use is required
Night work and backpacking may also be necessary for studies conducted far from the nearest road
The intern should have the ability to lift and carry heavy items up to 50 pounds for extended periods of time
Hook and line fishing
Snorkeling
Netting