Fisheries Technician 1- CWT Coordinator (18-1019)
Title: Fisheries Technician 1- CWT Coordinator (18-1019)
Location: Nampa, ID (83686)
Anticipated Start Date: May 14, 2018
Position Type: Full Year, Full Time, Hourly/Non-Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Yes | www.psmfc.org/benefits
Salary Target: $14.35/hour
Job Number: 18-1019
How to Apply: Online at www.psmfc.org/careers
Closing Date: April 13, 2018 at 9pm PT
Position/Project Specifics:
This is a 12 month, 40 hour/week position with a 3-year maximum term.
Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for running the Coded Wire Tag (CWT) lab at the IDFG Fisheries Research Office located in Nampa, ID. Responsibilities for running the lab include coordinating with recovery personnel to provide labeled snout recovery bags for Chinook Salmon and steelhead CWT recovery, coordinating and inventorying all snout returns to the Nampa Research Office, removing all CWTs from fish carcasses in the lab, reading and identifying all CWT codes, recording and entering all CWT info into appropriate databases, and providing data to appropriate agencies. Other responsibilities for this position could include assisting in various field work including salmon and steelhead monitoring at hatchery traps and weirs, PIT tagging, and assisting at anadromous hatcheries. In addition, the CWT Lab Technician will contribute to various data collection and data management processes associated with hatchery Chinook and steelhead monitoring and evaluation projects.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have some experience in fisheries related work. A Bachelor's Degree in fisheries, biology, or a related field is preferred. Experience with data entry and management is a plus. Applicants should also be able to think and work independently, be self-motivated to complete tasks with little direct supervision, and have a willingness to work towards maximizing efficiency related to lab techniques.
***This position requires a valid driver's license and all offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a driving records check.***
Essential Functions: (The functions listed below are characteristic of the type and level of work associated with this group and pay band. They are not all-inclusive. Individual positions may perform some or all, as well as other similar work.)
- Participate in survey crews that conduct regional fishery presence/absence research, recreational/commercial fishing surveys, anadromous fish escapement surveys (carcass, redd, trap/weir, snorkel, etc.), or tag detection and mark recovery surveys. Make standardized observations such as species identification, length, weight, behavior, growth, survival, reproductive condition, and/or signs of parasites, diseases or pathogens, fin clips or tags.
- Collect and organize biological and habitat samples and collections (such as scales, otoliths, ageing structures, other tissues, water quality, etc.).
- Summarize and input biological or habitat data on field forms, electronic data loggers, and/or desktop computers. May assist with preliminary data summaries and analyses, technical report writing, or database management.
Knowledge Required by the Position:
At the lower end of the range, employees use knowledge of basic arithmetic, reading, writing, and data collection to perform routine or repetitive tasks.
At the upper end of the position range, employees use knowledge of the basic principles and protocols of fish biology to make readings, measurements, and observations; execute tests; collect samples, etc. If complex equipment systems are operated, the employee has the knowledge to perform calibrations or adjustments to achieve desired results.
Additional Mandatory Skills:
- electronic detection technol.
- able to swim
- lift 40 - 50 lbs.
- valid driver's license
- fish species ID skills
- compile and collect neat and accurate data
- specific software skills (spreadsheet, word processing, database, GIS, statistical)
- oral communication skills
- written communication skills
Physical Demands:
Demands can range from moderate --where there is walking, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching, lifting, bending, and strenuous sweeping-- to rigorous. In the latter case, the incumbent must be able to handle buckets of water or gear weighing up to 50 pounds. Long daily periods of hiking, carrying equipment, swimming, and/or standing may be required. Camping out for extended periods may be required. Some work requires the ability to maintain footing in fast-moving water.
Work Environment:
A majority of the work is performed in an office setting with adequate lighting, heating and ventilation. A portion may be performed in fish processing labs, fish holding areas, and/or in the field. Incumbents may work on narrow, elevated walkways and platforms that are over or adjacent to water. Field work involves exposure to all types of weather, slippery rocks, trails, irregular terrain, insects, poison oak, rough or fast-moving water, or cold water temperatures.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
A range of experience and education may be presented. At the lower end of the range, candidates must present six months of General Experience* OR one year of education above the high school level that included at least six semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses. An equivalent combination of experience and education is also qualifying.
At the upper end of the range, candidates must present one year of Specialized Experience** OR a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with a major or at least 24 semester hours of coursework in any combination of scientific or technical courses. An equivalent combination of experience and education is also qualifying.
*General Experience is (1) any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with biological sciences or the processes of the biological sciences.
**Specialized Experience is experience that equips the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position being filled.
Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is an Affirmative Action (AA) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, you may call the PSMFC human resources office at (503) 595-3100 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday-Friday. Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.
We maintain a drug-free workplace.