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Fisheries Tech 1- Central Valley Steelhead Monitoring 19-1161
URL: https://www.psmfc.org/psmfc-info/careers_2018
Company / Organization: Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
Pay Rate: $16.00/hr
Type: Full-time
City: Sacramento
State or Country if outside US: California
Application Deadline: 25-Aug-19
Description:
Title: Fisheries Technician 1- Central Valley Steelhead Monitoring (19-1161) Location: Sacramento, California (95628) Anticipated Start Date: September 16, 2019 Position Type: Seasonal (11 months or less), Hourly/Non-Exempt Benefits Eligible: Yes | www.psmfc.org/benefits Salary Target: $16.00/hour Job Number: 19-1161 How to Apply: Online at www.psmfc.org/careers Closing Date: August 25, 2019 at Midnight PT Position/Project Specifics: This position is Seasonal Fisheries Field Crew (11 months or less) for the Central Valley Steelhead Monitoring Program (CVSMP) based in Sacramento, CA. Under direct supervision of Lead Biologists/Crew Leaders, Seasonal Fisheries Technicians will assist with daily field data collection activities. Data collection will occur seven days a week. Positions will obtain scientific information to examine the distribution, abundance, and population trends of Central Valley (CV) steelhead trout in the Sacramento River watershed by using mark-recapture methods with large-wire fyke traps on the mainstem Sacramento River. The position requires working on 25ft long motorized watercraft. Motorboat operator and safety training will be provided. Duties and responsibilities include: • Operate and maintain large wire fyke traps • Operate and maintain motorized watercraft and 4wd vehicles • Handle, anesthetize, tag, and collect biological samples from adult steelhead trout • Assist with installation, operation, and maintenance of PIT tag antenna arrays • Assist with data entry and QAQC of all data • Candidate must be willing and able to work long hours on motorized watercraft, on rough/uneven terrain, and in adverse weather conditions. • A flexible schedule and the ability to work weekends is mandatory ** This position requires a valid driver's license and all offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a driving record check. **
Requirements:
Title: Fisheries Technician 1- Central Valley Steelhead Monitoring (19-1161) Location: Sacramento, California (95628) Anticipated Start Date: September 16, 2019 Position Type: Seasonal (11 months or less), Hourly/Non-Exempt Benefits Eligible: Yes | www.psmfc.org/benefits Salary Target: $16.00/hour Job Number: 19-1161 How to Apply: Online at www.psmfc.org/careers Closing Date: August 25, 2019 at Midnight PT Position/Project Specifics: This position is Seasonal Fisheries Field Crew (11 months or less) for the Central Valley Steelhead Monitoring Program (CVSMP) based in Sacramento, CA. Under direct supervision of Lead Biologists/Crew Leaders, Seasonal Fisheries Technicians will assist with daily field data collection activities. Data collection will occur seven days a week. Positions will obtain scientific information to examine the distribution, abundance, and population trends of Central Valley (CV) steelhead trout in the Sacramento River watershed by using mark-recapture methods with large-wire fyke traps on the mainstem Sacramento River. The position requires working on 25ft long motorized watercraft. Motorboat operator and safety training will be provided. Duties and responsibilities include: • Operate and maintain large wire fyke traps • Operate and maintain motorized watercraft and 4wd vehicles • Handle, anesthetize, tag, and collect biological samples from adult steelhead trout • Assist with installation, operation, and maintenance of PIT tag antenna arrays • Assist with data entry and QAQC of all data • Candidate must be willing and able to work long hours on motorized watercraft, on rough/uneven terrain, and in adverse weather conditions. • A flexible schedule and the ability to work weekends is mandatory ** This position requires a valid driver's license and all offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a driving record check. **
Point of Contact: Suzann Northup
Attachment: download
