Temporary Fisheries Environmental Technician III

Description: Performs field, technical or laboratory tasks requiring basic skills as guided by a supervisor. Functions are often repetitive and routine. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently after receiving training related to radio-telemetry receiver downloading, YSI proDSS calibration, and various field collection techniques as well as take primary responsibility for preparing field gear and demobilizing and storing gear at the end of each workday. Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with field experience in environmental field work, a boating safety certification (USCG approved), towing and trailering experience, OSHA training (i.e. 40-hour HAZWOPER, fall protection, etc.), and first aid/CPR/AED certification. Responsibilities for the position: Candidates will assist senior staff in a variety of field projects including: Upstream and downstream fish passage siting and radio-telemetry studies Riverine backpack electrofishing, eDNA sample collection, and macroinvertebrate sampling Collection and processing of fish and macroinvertebrates for fish tissue analyses Deployment, downloading, and calibration of dissolved oxygen, temperature, and pH loggers. Collection of environmental data and biological samples from freshwater ecosystems. Enter, summarize collected data into tables and graphs and generate data reports using MS Office products. Assist with the preparation and maintenance of field sampling equipment. Completion and review of project data sheets. Collection of water quality data. Other duties as assigned. Several projects will require overtime hours, extended overnight work stays, nighttime work, and weekend hours. Candidates will be expected to be available for these projects and provide any dates they are not capable of fulfilling these requirements. Minimum qualifications for consideration will include: Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, Environmental Science, or related field. A willingness to work in harsh and uncomfortable working conditions, including outdoor field sampling both in the river and on a boat. Must be capable of lifting 50-75 pounds. Must be able to hike potentially extensive distances while carrying field gear through rough terrain to access work locations. Effective and efficient verbal and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail. 2 years' field experience preferred but not required. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-03-11