Senior Environmental Support Technician

Portland General Electric Company•Butte, MT

4d•$30 - $50

About The Position

The Senior Environmental Support Technician works closely with fisheries biologists to monitor adult salmon and steelhead upstream of the Pelton Round Butte Hydroelectric Project. This position supports research and field operations through data collection, equipment maintenance, and a variety of monitoring activities. Core responsibilities include conducting spawning redd surveys for Redband Trout, summer steelhead, spring Chinook, and Bull Trout; downloading and maintaining radio‑fixed monitoring stations throughout the basin; and performing mobile tracking of radio‑tagged adult salmon and steelhead by vehicle, boat, or on foot. Fieldwork may require hiking into remote areas to locate and track fish. The role requires the ability to work independently in challenging outdoor conditions and communicate effectively with team members. Additional duties include assisting fish‑facility operations, water quality and terrestrial projects as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Typically four or more years in related field.
Intermediate knowledge and skill in the application of assigned technical area’s processes and procedures
Intermediate ability to interpret related technical content
Intermediate knowledge of department policies and procedures
Basic knowledge of safety requirements
Working knowledge of office computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, etc.
Basic knowledge of related company and department-specific systems and tools
Basic knowledge of QA/QC process and procedures of specialty area
Intermediate knowledge of company
Basic knowledge of utility industry and technology trends
Basic problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
Ability to follow accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
Demonstrates sound memory
Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule
Ability to work long hours
Ability to work a variable schedule
Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
Ability to work shift schedule
Ability to work on-call schedule
Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs.
Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 50 lbs.
Lifting/pushing/pulling: More than 50 lbs.
Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.
Carrying: Up to 50 lbs.
Carrying: More than 50 lbs.
Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats)
Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)
Confined spaces
Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
Stairs (over 10 steps)
Ladders (over 10 rungs)
Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in related area preferred, such as fisheries or aquatic science.

Responsibilities

Performs less routine aspects of assignments related to environmental studies, projects and programs.
Performs complex field work and data analysis.
Independently conducts field surveys, such as data collection, soil sampling, fish collection, field monitoring and water-quality sampling.
May start to expand knowledge in other technical areas.
Maintains, calibrates and services related field equipment.
Enters data from various field studies into electronic spreadsheets and databases.
Conducts quality checks and prepares data summaries.
Assists with preparation of reports.
Provides oversight and direction to Technician I under fieldwork conditions
Assists Environmental Services employees in other department activities as needed.
Coordinates communication for fieldwork and related fieldwork schedules.
Coordinates and assembles equipment.
Adheres to PGE standards, safety objectives and regulatory requirements.