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Salary- $2,864.00 – $3,701.00 Monthly

Our Scientific Technician 2,

Collects mark-recapture data used to develop abundance estimates of juvenile steelhead via screw traps. Tasks include:   

  • Deploys internal Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags on juvenile steelhead.
  • Examines live specimens and collect biological data (scales, lengths).
  • Uses rigging (cable, clamps) and tools, winches, ropes, and occasionally inflatable boats to place and secure traps in deep, swift water.
  • Uses provided personal protective equipment (dry suits, personal floatation devices (PFDs), waders), boats and rope systems to access floating screw traps.

Collects data used in mark-resight population estimators for adult steelhead. Tasks include:

  • Operates and maintains Shipherd Falls adult ladder trap.
  • Examines live specimens for existing visual and internal ID marks using visual inspection and electronic scanning equipment.
  • Deploys internal and external ID tags on adult and juvenile steelhead.
  • Collects scales, biological and morphological data from live specimens.
  • Conducts adult steelhead mark-resight surveys via walking and snorkeling.

Performs juvenile steelhead (screw trap) database entry in Microsoft Access. Tasks include: 

  • Maintains, backs up, downloads, and edits data from ruggedized tablets used to collect screw trap data.
  • Performs Quality Analysis/Quality Control juvenile data from screw traps in Microsoft Access.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

  • Work Setting, including hazards: 
    1. Work is conducted primarily outdoors (85%) and secondarily in the office (15%). Tasks include working in and around deep, swift flowing, cold streams and trap systems consisting of heavy rigging and moving parts, in all weather conditions, carrying heavy loads up to 50 lbs. for up to one mile, walking up to 5 miles over uneven, slippery, and difficult terrain.
    2. Work requires the ability to negotiate water in emergency situations. Fish traps are often accessed by small inflatable boats or canoes using ropes (no paddles or oars) to cover distances of approximately 30 feet over 6-8 ft. deep flowing water. All personal protective equipment (PPE) and training for this task will be provided.
  • Schedule:   
    1. Work is typically 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and will include weekends.
    2. rotating and variable night shifts will occur.