Position details/Application

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Cramer Fish Sciences currently has an opening for two Seasonal Biological Technicians. The focus of these seasonal positions will be field assessment to support restoration monitoring and assessment based out of the CFS Watershed Sciences Lab in Issaquah, WA  

FOCUS:  River Stream Surveys and Restoration Monitoring and Assessment

LOCATION:  CFS Watershed Sciences Lab, Issaquah, WA

Approximate Dates: June – September

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on field work including river and snorkel surveys, to estimate juvenile salmon abundance and collect data on the physical environment (e.g., water quality, channel bathymetry)
• Perform habitat assessments including mapping of stream channels with a Total Station or Real-time Kinematic GPS (RTK GPS), and measuring and quantifying fish habitat, channel unit classification, large woody debris, substrate size, discharge, and water quality parameters using multiple protocols
• Conduct data collection using tablets and paper data sheets, entry, and organization and basic summaries of fisheries and aquatic habitat related data
• Organize field logistics, including preparing and maintaining equipment and supplies needed for field work
• Assist Lead Biologists on various tasks including administrative tasks, data collection, literature reviews, data QA/QC and management and problem solving for various projects, studies, and other assignments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Personal Attributes

• Knowledge and interest in riverine and fish ecology
• Safety conscious in all aspects of field and office work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skill and attention to detail
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and accurately interpret and execute established protocols and procedures
• Ability to produce accurate, timely, and quality work products
• Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with others to resolve problems
• Positive attitude and a team-player

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Must be comfortable working in the aquatic environment including wading in rivers, streams, and wetlands covering up to six miles a day, swimming to perform snorkel surveys, collecting data from rafts or kayaks
• Must be able to work effectively in inclement weather, including heat and sun, in remote locations
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Possible long periods of computerized data management in an office environment
• Working irregular hours in various kinds of weather and potentially rugged terrain on occasion
• Travel to remote areas for 2-10 days at a time
• Ability to travel by car to field locations for two to ten hours, as a passenger and driver

Education/Minimum Qualifications:   

• Undergraduate course work in Fisheries Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, or closely related field
• Basic level proficiency with MS Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Valid Driver’s License

Desired Qualifications:

• General knowledge of Pacific Northwest fish biology, aquatic or plant ecology, fish habitat requirements, fluvial geomorphology and hydrology
• Experience conducting stream habitat surveys (CHaMP or EMAP protocol)
• Experience with surveying methods using a Total Station or RTK GPS
• Basic experience using ArcGIS or QGIS

Accepting Applications until:  May 15, or until filled.

Location:  Issaquah, WA with travel throughout Washington State and the Columbia River Basin

Pay Rate: $19.00 to $22.00/hour