Individual Placement-Alaska- Subsistence Monitoring Technician

Student Conservation Association • Sitka, AK

26d

About The Position

The ideal candidate for this position is looking for an immersive experience
working in the fisheries field in remote Alaska.
The work and field conditions will be challenging at times, but there will be no shortage of wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and rich culture along the way.
In this position, you will learn about salmon, freshwater ecology, remote
fieldwork, fisheries data collection and management, boats, bears, Alaskans, and
our rich way of life. Please submit an application, if that sounds like a fun
summer for you.

Requirements

• A candidate must be willing to serve in the conditions present in Sitka, AK.
• SCA interns and USFS staff will work 8-10 hours a day with a maximum of 12 hours per day.
• Work is conducted in all weather conditions (Sitka is nestled in a rainforest), around coastal brown bears and pesky bugs.
• Much of our work requires walking on uneven surfaces that can be wet and slippery, standing or snorkeling in cold, sometimes fast-moving water (waders and drysuits will be provided), and carrying up to 40 pounds over moderate distances.
• The candidate must be a proficient swimmer.
• This is a rifle carrying position.
• ALL candidates will be required to take a drug test and carry a rifle in the field (bear and rifle safety training will be provided).
• This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority.
• All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger.
• Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
• Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to learn
• Good communication
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in adverse conditions
• Ability to work and live with a diverse team
• Good sense of humor
• Emotional intelligence to resolve social and emotional disagreements with field crew members
• Previous firearm experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Assisting subsistence staff with fisheries monitoring and outreach
• Construction and take down of fish weirs
• Sampling fish
• Calling harvesters
• Engaging youth and adults in subsistence activities
• Encouraging participation in the subsistence regulatory process
• Help conduct wildlife, fish, or habitat surveys
• Implement watershed and fish habitat improvement projects
• Removal of old structures
• Cabin and trails maintenance
• Assisting with the kids’ fishing derby and other educational outreach programs.

Benefits

• $450/week living allowance
• $1500 one-time roundtrip travel stipend
• $2400 duty-related reimbursements ($400 for Personal Protective Equipment; $2000 for gear and in-season travel)
• Bear Safety

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed