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Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is recruiting candidates to
fill the Fisheries Technician 1 - Chinook and Steelhead Monitoring
position. This position is temporary with full-time hours and has a
projected start date of August 8th, 2026 with an expected project length
of 4 months or less.
Primary duties will include: working alongside NOAA fisheries and other
state, federal, and private agencies to sample juvenile and adult
salmonids. The technician is expected to PIT tag adult salmonids,
collect biological data from juvenile and adult salmonids, maintain
field equipment, and manage data. Other potential duties include
assisting with screw trap operations in the Clearwater region of Idaho.
This is a field position based out of the Idaho Department of Fish and
Game regional office in Lewiston, Idaho. Field work will be conducted at
Lower Granite Dam near Pomeroy, Washington. Transportation from the
regional office to the dam will be provided on a daily basis. The work
schedule is variable and includes weekends and holidays.
Essential Functions :
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:
trap/weir
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
repair & maintain equipment
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Physical Demands :
Demands can range from moderate --where there is walking, climbing
stairs and ladders, reaching, lifting, bending, and strenuous sweeping.
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 portion of the work is performed in an office setting with adequate
lighting, heating and ventilation. The majority is 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. Work at high elevations
or aboard boats may be required.
Qualifications
Preferred qualifications:
Individuals with fisheries experience, including PIT tagging, collecting
and organizing biological data from both adult and juvenile salmonids
will be given preference. Demonstration of good computer and data
management skills are required. Applicants must possess a valid d
