Fisheries Technician III

Job Description

Job Description

Assist project biologist with mark-recapture estimate of lamprey, maintain PIT tag arrays, distribution and density survey of larval lamprey, and other work as assigned. Responsibilities include capturing lamprey at night, ability to reliably record data, maintain PIT tag antenna arrays, backpack electrofishing, and knowledge of water quality sampling and instruments.

DUTY STATION IS IN OREGON CITY, OREGON.

Requirements

Associates degree in fisheries or Natural Resources, and at least six months of experience in natural resources work, OR a minimum of three years' experience in fisheries / natural resources. Must have a valid Oregon driver's license, successfully pass a drug test, a background check and be insurable for driving by the tribes. Must be able to work in a safe manner, arrive to work on time, work independently with little to no supervision. Must be flexible in scheduling workday and night work, and work in all weather. Extended periods of physical labor may be required. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50+ pounds.

Benefits

Benefits include : Excellent medical insurance with low annual maximum-out-of-pocket costs, plus vision and dental. Available flex spending plan for daycare and medical costs. Also available are numerous supplemental insurance packages. 401(k) or ROTH retirement with up to 5% employer matching after one year of employment. Eleven days of paid holidays and Personal time off (PTO) accruing at 130 hours annually with increases after three years of service.