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Fisheries Technician 1- BACI Monitoring Program (18-1091)
URL: https://www.psmfc.org/psmfc-info/careers_2018
Company / Organization: Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
Pay Rate: $14-$16 per hour
Type: Full-time
City: Fort Bragg
State or Country if outside US: CA
Application Deadline: 15-Sep-18
Description:
Title: Fisheries Technician 1- BACI Monitoring Program (18-1091) Location: Fort Bragg, CA (95437) Anticipated Start Date: October 1, 2018 Position Type: Temporary (6 months or less), Hourly/Non-Exempt Benefits Eligible: No | www.psmfc.org/benefits Salary Target: $14.00-$16.00/hour, DOE Job Number: 18-1091 How to Apply: Online at www.psmfc.org/careers Closing Date: September 15, 2018 at 11:59pm PT Position/Project Specifics: Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is seeking a motivated individual to assist the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Trout Unlimited to conduct a Before-After/Control-Impact study to assess the impact of in-stream accelerated large wood recruitment on salmonid productivity. This is a multi-year experiment, requiring pre-treatment and post-treatment summer and winter habitat and abundance evaluations. Treatment concluded in summer 2015 so this is the 4th winter and spring post-treatment. Primary responsibilities include: backpack electrofishing surveys, winter habitat surveys, PIT tag array maintenance and repair, spawning ground surveys, adult and juvenile migrant trap operation, Floy and PIT tagging salmonids, and collection of clean and accurate data following strict protocols. These positions will require working with multiple agencies, technicians, and biologists, so having good interpersonal skills is required. We need motivated, focused, and detail oriented people, who will follow strict field and safety protocols. Candidates must be able to hike up to 8 miles a day, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform strenuous field work on difficult terrain and in inclement weather, all while maintaining a positive attitude. These positions will start October 1, 2018 and will go through the end of March, 2019. In general we follow a 4-10 schedule but some holiday and weekend work will be required. ** This position requires a valid driver's license and all offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a driving record check. ** Essential Functions: • Participate in survey crews that conduct regional fishery presence/absence research, recreational/commercial fishing surveys, anadromous fish escapement surveys (carcass, redd, trap/weir, snorkel, etc.), or tag detection and mark recovery surveys. Make standardized observations such as species identification, length, weight, behavior, growth, survival, reproductive condition, and/or signs of parasites, diseases or pathogens, fin clips or tags. • Collect and organize biological and habitat samples and collections (such as scales, otoliths, ageing structures, other tissues, water quality, etc.). • Make regular facility inspections, including tag interrogation equipment. Record findings and adjustments made. Respond appropriately and immediately to emergencies. • Summarize and input biological or habitat data on field forms, electronic data loggers, and/or desktop computers. May assist with preliminary data summaries and analyses, technical report writing, or database management. Knowledge Required by the Position: At the lower end of the range, employees use knowledge of basic arithmetic, reading, writing, and data collection to perform routine or repetitive tasks. At the upper end of the position range, employees use knowledge of the basic principles and protocols of fish biology to make readings, measurements, and observations; execute tests; collect samples, etc. If complex equipment systems are operated, the employee has the knowledge to perform calibrations or adjustments to achieve desired results. Additional Mandatory Skills: • trap/weir • backpack electrofishing • carcass and redd surveys • electronic detection technol. • able to swim • lift 40 - 50 lbs. • valid driver's license • hiking • operate GPS • fish species ID skills • operate handheld data recorder • compile and collect neat and accurate data • specific software skills (spreadsheet, word processing, database, GIS, statistical) • oral communication
Requirements:
Minimum Qualification Requirements: A range of experience and education may be presented. At the lower end of the range, candidates must present six months of General Experience* OR one year of education above the high school level that included at least six semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses. An equivalent combination of experience and education is also qualifying. At the upper end of the range, candidates must present one year of Specialized Experience** OR a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with a major or at least 24 semester hours of coursework in any combination of scientific or technical courses. An equivalent combination of experience and education is also qualifying. *General Experience is (1) any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with biological sciences or the processes of the biological sciences. **Specialized Experience is experience that equips the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position being filled. _________________________________________________________________________________ Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is an Affirmative Action (AA) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, you may call the PSMFC human resources office at (503) 595-3100 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday-Friday. Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
Point of Contact: Suzann Northup
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