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Cramer Fish Sciences (CFS)-Watershed Sciences Lab is hiring a temporary, full-time, summer seasonal Biological Technician to conduct habitat and snorkel surveys of river restoration projects throughout the Columbia River Basin. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate to explore habitat monitoring protocols and restoration techniques in the Columbia Plateau. Please feel free to share with interested parties in your department or organization.

Position Details

Title: Seasonal Biological Technician

Focus: Stream Surveys and Restoration Monitoring and Assessment
Salary: $19 – $22 per hour, DOE

Duration: Mid- June to September 2022 (3.5 – 4 Months)
Location: Issaquah, WA with multiday surveys throughout the Columbia River Basin (Washington/Oregon)

Accepting Applications until: May 15, or until filled (Applications accepted on rolling basis).

Essential Duties:

• 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, etc.)
• 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

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

To see the complete job listing and application, please visit: https://fishsciences.isolvedhire.com/jobs/536616.html
Please contact CFS Human Resources with questions: kristine.constans@fishsciences.net

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