Fisheries Technician 1- Chinook Captive Rearing Program

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Title:   Fisheries Technician 1- Chinook Captive Rearing Program

Anticipated Start Date:  October 16, 2013                    

Position Duties:

• Perform field activities including the operation of an adult salmon trapping facility and conduct redd and carcass surveys. Trap duties will include capturing, anesthetizing, measuring, tagging and collection of fin clip samples.
• Collect, organize, and inventory biological samples and collections
  Conduct genetic laboratory analyses including microsatellite and SNP genotyping
• Assist with spawning activities
• Assist with project organization and management including summarizing genetic data, assisting with data summaries and analyses, and assisting with technical report writing and data management.

Knowledge Required by the Position: 

Employees use knowledge of the basic principles and protocols of fish biology to make readings, measurements, and observations; execute tests; collect samples, etc.

Employee must possess knowledge to conduct genetic laboratory analyses including microsatellite and SNP genotyping.

***This position requires a valid driver's license and all offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a driving record check.

Additional Mandatory Skills:  

• snorkeling                                           
• trap/weir
• carcass and redd surveys
• electronic detection technol.               
• able to swim                           
• lift 40 - 50 lbs.
• valid driver's license
• operate GPS
• habitat typing                                     
• habitat monitoring                  
• fish ageing (scale, otolith, other)        
• fish species ID skills               
• using fish keys
• operate handheld data recorder         
• 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

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.  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.

PSMFC is an EEO/AAP employer. We maintain a drug free workplace.