Job Description – Seasonal Biological Technician
FOCUS: Watershed Restoration, Monitoring and Assessment
LOCATION: CFS Watershed Sciences Lab, Issaquah, WA
Approximate Dates: June 26th – September 15th
Overview: The Biological Technician assists senior staff in conducting fieldwork and data collections, literature reviews, data management and summaries and problem solving.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform hands on work which may include fish trapping and tagging, visual estimation techniques (e.g., snorkeling, redd surveys), collecting data on the physical environment
- Perform habitat assessments including surveys of stream habitat condition, measurements of streamside vegetation conditions, and water quality monitoring
- Conduct data collection, entry, and organization and basic summaries of fisheries and aquatic habitat related data
- Prepare and organize the upkeep of all equipment and supplies needed for field work
- Assist Lead Biologists on various tasks including: collecting data, literature reviews, performing statistical analyses and problem solving for various projects, studies and other assignments
- Perform other duties as assigned
Personal Attributes
- Knowledge of fisheries, forestry or wildlife studies
- Safety conscious in all aspects of field and office work
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team with strong organization skills
- Approaches work from a high-energy, efficient standpoint
- Ability to accurately interpret and follow established guidelines and procedures
- Ability to produce accurate, timely and quality work products to meet project objectives
- Ability to work collaboratively with others to resolve problems
- Positive attitude and energy to complete all tasks and objectives
Minimum Qualifications:
- Undergraduate course work in Fisheries, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Comfortable working in aquatic environments including swimming and wading in streams
- Must be able to work effectively in inclement weather in remote locations
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Working irregular hours in various kinds of weather and potentially rugged terrain
- Willing to travel overnight and stay in remote locations for 2-8 days at a time
- Basic level proficiency with MS Office Suite
- Entry-level skills in data entry, developing graphs and basic data summaries
- Valid driver license
Closing Date: May 5, or until filled.
Location: Issaquah, WA
Pay Rate: $16.50/hour
How to apply:
Please send resume to Christopher Clark; Christopher.clark@fishsciences.net
