Temporary Fisheries Technician – J. Best Team (Section of Natural Resources); New Paltz, New York

Cornell University•New York, NY

3d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

As the Temporary Fisheries Technician, will provide technical assistance with the monitoring of migratory fish (striped bass, American shad, American eel, etc.) in the Hudson River in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hudson River Fisheries Unit located in New Paltz, New York. You will be responsible for data collection of fisheries dependent and independent surveys.

Requirements

High School Diploma and 6+ months of experience in agriculture, field biology, ecology, or a similar setting, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Will be expected to work flexible hours, occasional evenings, and weekends as job functions require.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including the ability to retrieve sampling gears, which requires strenuous pulling and lifting.
Able to maneuver in and out of boats.
Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-based work environment under challenging field conditions.
Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather.
Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position, and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver’s license.
Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

Nice To Haves

Prior fisheries experience
Knowledge and experience with computer use, databases, and report preparation.

Responsibilities

Use of large and small fishing gears (500-foot haul seine, 200-foot and 100-foot beach seine, gill nets, crab pots, electrofishing equipment, and other types of fishing sampling gears)
Operate outboard boats for deploying and retrieving gear
Trailer boats to and from sampling locations
Fish identification and enumeration
Collect biological data and water quality data
Data entry and quality assurance
Prepare and mount fish scales for age analyses