30-Jul-19 04:29 PM
URL: https://www.psmfc.org/psmfc-info/careers_2018
Company / Organization: Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
Pay Rate: $15.00-$17.00/hr
Type: Full-time
City: Oroville
State or Country if outside US: California
Application Deadline: 12-Aug-19
Description:

Title: Fisheries Technician 1- Feather River Escapement Survey (19-1154) Location: Oroville, CA (95966) Anticipated Start Date: September 16, 2019 Position Type: Temporary (4 months or less), Hourly/Non-Exempt Benefits Eligible: No | www.psmfc.org/benefits Salary Target: $15.00-$17.00/hour, DOE Job Number: 19-1154 How to Apply: Online at www.psmfc.org/careers Closing Date: August 12, 2019 at Midnight PST Position/Project Specifics: Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is seeking 5 motivated individuals to assist the California Department of Water Resources Division of Environmental Services, with their annual Chinook salmon escapement survey. Fisheries Technicians will work under the direction of the project lead(s) to follow standardized sampling protocols for the project and will be responsible for collecting biotic data associated with lower Feather River Spring and Fall Chinook. Specific duties may include but are not limited to: weekly adult Chinook salmon escapement surveys, during which the incumbent will be handling dead and decaying salmon, processing samples, using spear poles, gaffs, machetes, fillet knives, etc., and organizing and recording data. Data is collected using a combination of motorized jetboat travel, walking and wading in streams, and standing or sitting for long periods of time in various weather conditions. Experience in salmonid biology, conducting salmonid escapement surveys, and other fish sampling is desirable, but not necessary. Boat experience is desired. Other skills that are necessary include: ability to lift 40-50 lbs, ability to reach, lift, bend, twist, handle and carry equipment, ability to maintain footing in fast moving water, clear written and oral communication, loading boats on trailers, towing and maneuvering trailers, ability to swim, ability to work closely with others in a team environment, safety consciousness, and a positive attitude. Flexibility to help on other Feather River fisheries projects including redd surveys or hatchery sampling is strongly desired. ** This position requires a valid driver's license and all offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a driving record check. **

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.

Point of Contact: Suzann Northup
Attachment: download