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Issaquah, WA

$24 per hour

Hourly

Full Time

FOCUS: River Restoration Monitoring and Assessment

LOCATION: CFS Watershed Sciences Lab, Issaquah, WA

Overview: Cramer Fish Sciences (CFS) is a fisheries consulting firm that conducts research and monitoring throughout the Pacific Northwest and California. Our mission is to rigorously apply the scientific method to afford our clients innovative, scientifically robust solutions to address a variety of fisheries and environmental challenges. We achieve this through effective and unbiased data collection, insightful analysis and interpretation, and clear communications and publication of results in scientific journals. The Senior Field Technician provides support for the organization by leading field crews in field data collection and assisting with literature reviews, data QA/QC and summary, and reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and/or assist field crews on multiple projects, including training and delegating to permanent and seasonal Technicians to support the project work and data collection
• Perform hands on field work, which may include stream habitat surveys, snorkel surveys, electrofishing, seining, and fish tagging and trapping
• Lead and perform stream habitat surveys and mapping using traditional methods, laser range finders, Total Station, RTK GPS, and drones
• Manage, perform QA/QC, and summarize data using excel, GIS, R, and other software packages
• Manage field logistics, including equipment purchasing and maintenance, gear organization for field hitches of three to twelve days, and coordinating scheduling, lodging, and travel for field work
• Conduct literature reviews to independently learn and understand ongoing projects and to support various other projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (required):

• Fisheries Science and Stream Habitat Expertise: Demonstrated ability to work alone and as part of a team collecting, recording, and summarizing high-quality stream habitat, topographic, and restoration monitoring data. Knowledge and experience in the identification of salmon and other stream fishes in Pacific Northwest streams.

• Field Crew Leadership: Experience leading and training field crews in remote settings. Demonstrated organizational skills to build and track a field schedule to ensure work is completed in a timely and within budget manner.
• Team Leadership Skills: Treats all team members with respect and professionalism. Desire to lead by example, by setting a high bar for personal performance. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with team members and mentor and guide other Technicians.
• Science-Business balance: Expertise in and passion about science, natural resources, and resolving complex fishery problems. Understand demands of consulting, including working under deadline and business functions, to help CFS continue to run as a profitable business.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to complete quality work assigned by Senior Scientists and Biologists in an accurate and timely manner meet objectives and deadlines
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks with overlapping deadlines
• Ability to make decisions and problem solve in high-stress environments
• Ability to work and learn independently and as part of a team

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to express and exchange ideas

• Attention to detail and strong organizational and coordination skills
• Positive and optimistic attitude

Desired Experience

• Conducting stream habitat and snorkel surveys using common stream survey protocols (USFS, CHaMP, EMAP, ODFW, or similar protocols)
• Surveying and mapping stream channels with surveying equipment
• Using QGIS, ArcGIS, and R to summarize and analyze data and present results as maps, figures, and tables
• Leading field crews to conduct stream habitat and snorkel surveys
• Operating 4-wheel drive vehicles, boats, trailers, and other field equipment
• Collecting aerial imagery with a drone

Education/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Forestry, Biology, or an equivalent science field and 3 years of related professional experience
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Access
• Demonstrated skills in data collection, QA/QC, and summary, literature review, and communicating project methods and findings in presentations and reports

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Must be comfortable working in aquatic environments including wading, snorkeling, and boating in rivers, streams, lakes, and estuaries

• Must be willing to work irregular hours (including weekends and evenings) in various kinds of weather and potentially rugged terrain to meet project deadlines
• Must be willing to travel to remote areas to conduct field work for 3 to 12 days at a time and able to drive safely in a variety of weather conditions for extended distances.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive base hourly wage based on qualifications, with opportunities for overtime

Health and retirement benefits

CFS is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company

Closing Date: February 28, or until filled

Location: Issaquah, WA

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