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Posted : Monday, August 26, 2024 04:02 PM
Position/Project Specifics:
The Sacramento River Basin Salmonid Monitoring Program is a cooperative agreement between PSMFC and the Department of the Interior as part of the Central Valley Project Improvement Act.
The program seeks to make all reasonable efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability of Salmonid populations in the region.
Adult Chinook salmon spawning and escapement surveys have been historically conducted in the Upper Sacramento River basin to produce adult abundance and trend data that is used to evaluate the performance in region-wide recovery efforts.
Specifically, these data sets are used for the following management purposes: provide a basis for juvenile Chinook salmon production estimates, monitor performance standards to evaluate the success of enhancement and restoration programs, assess hatchery influence, and contribute to inland and ocean harvest management.
The purpose of this agreement is to collect essential baseline data in an effort to enhance the population status of anadromous fish in the region.
The candidate will be the lead biologist in a field-based survey crew monitoring and maintaining 9 individual video stations located along 8 different tributaries of the upper Sacramento River.
Daily activities include: Cleaning and maintaining of fish weirs as well as underwater video cameras and equipment.
Trouble shooting electrical issues and problem solving while in the field Record/process/QA/QC data, and basic statistical analyses of data Analysis of fish passage video data may also be required.
Spending 6-8 hours in the field is normal, hiking and wading in small streams is a daily activity.
Snorkeling and wading in swift water during adverse weather conditions is expected.
This is primarily a field-based position in Red Bluff CA and the successful candidate may be routinely exposed to adverse weather conditions throughout all months of the year.
The schedule will be determined based upon the fish return and sampling regime currently being employed, but is typically a 4-10 shift and candidates will be expected to work weekends and holidays if needed.
Driving trucks is a daily task and towing boats may be required.
Knowledge of welding and soldering is desired but not mandatory.
Minimum HS degree, BS or BA preferred.
Environmental, biological, or science-based degree preferred but not mandatory.
Ideal experience would be at least 1 year in fisheries, wildlife, or the natural sciences.
Pay rate $23.
00/ hour.
Essential Functions: Lead and participate in survey crews that conduct 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.
Lead and perform data entry for data from recovered tags, representative biological samples, telemetry devices, oceanographic data, fish tickets, commercial landing estimates, logbooks, scale cards, port sampling, onboard observers, etc.
Error check the data, maintain and update database, analyze and organize data in the appropriate format (table, spreadsheet, memorandum, or report) necessary for transfer to individuals, agencies, and organizations.
Modify software programs and perform data queries.
Prepare summary reports to transfer data.
Lead crew or assist hatchery manager with maintenance of fish, including feeding fish, cleaning tanks, establishing feeding schedules, assessing growth, and monitoring fish health.
Collect samples of blood and tissues.
Monitor and maintain facility systems, equipment, and water quality.
Maintain records of data and perform routine analysis.
Assist researchers in investigations of long-term and short-term fisheries resource management problems.
Collect biological samples, record data, perform routine analyses of data, and contribute draft sections to scientific papers for publication.
Knowledge Required by the Position: Knowledge of fishery biology (including knowledge of particular species of fish).
Knowledge of fish husbandry.
Knowledge of aquatic habitats.
Knowledge of the scientific method.
Knowledge of personal computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, publishing software, presentation software, database software, topographic software, bibliographic software, and statistical analysis packages.
Knowledge of technical writing protocols.
Knowledge of statistics and mathematics.
Knowledge of database management.
Knowledge of programming languages such as SQL .
Additional Mandatory Skills: snorkeling carcass and redd surveys elec.
detection technology lift 40-50 lbs.
valid driver's license tow & maneuver trailers load boats on trailers operate motorized boats operate GPS fish species ID skills compile and collect neat and accurate data handheld data recorder specific software skills (spreadsheet, word processing, database, GIS, statistical) oral communication skills written communication skills construction, fabrication and installation skills repair & maintain equipment Physical Demands: Demands can range from sedentary, to moderate -where there is walking, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching, lifting, and bending, to rigorous.
In the latter case, the employee 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: Some work is performed in an office setting with adequate lighting, heating and ventilation.
Some work may be performed in fish processing labs, fish holding areas, and/or in the field.
Employees 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 or docks, 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.
Benefits Full-Year Employees working at least 30 hours a week are covered by the Company's Life, LTD and AD&D plan.
They are eligible to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as short term disability, voluntary Life, LTD and AD&D insurance, flexible spending and deferred compensation.
An employee receives up to 120 hours of vacation during their first three years of service.
After that, the amount of vacation increases every three years of service up to a maximum of 192 hours per year.
Employees accrue sick time at a rate of 0.
047/hour with a maximum of 96 hours per year.
Employees also receive 12 paid holidays each year, paid time for jury duty, bereavement leave and 8 hours of Personal Leave.
Employees become eligible for the Commission's pension and post-employment health plans after working 2000 hours within a plan year.
Requirements: Minimum Qualification Requirements: A range of education and experience may be presented.
At the lower end of the range, candidates must present successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major in biological science with at least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects and at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences.
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 year of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position.
**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.
To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
The program seeks to make all reasonable efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability of Salmonid populations in the region.
Adult Chinook salmon spawning and escapement surveys have been historically conducted in the Upper Sacramento River basin to produce adult abundance and trend data that is used to evaluate the performance in region-wide recovery efforts.
Specifically, these data sets are used for the following management purposes: provide a basis for juvenile Chinook salmon production estimates, monitor performance standards to evaluate the success of enhancement and restoration programs, assess hatchery influence, and contribute to inland and ocean harvest management.
The purpose of this agreement is to collect essential baseline data in an effort to enhance the population status of anadromous fish in the region.
The candidate will be the lead biologist in a field-based survey crew monitoring and maintaining 9 individual video stations located along 8 different tributaries of the upper Sacramento River.
Daily activities include: Cleaning and maintaining of fish weirs as well as underwater video cameras and equipment.
Trouble shooting electrical issues and problem solving while in the field Record/process/QA/QC data, and basic statistical analyses of data Analysis of fish passage video data may also be required.
Spending 6-8 hours in the field is normal, hiking and wading in small streams is a daily activity.
Snorkeling and wading in swift water during adverse weather conditions is expected.
This is primarily a field-based position in Red Bluff CA and the successful candidate may be routinely exposed to adverse weather conditions throughout all months of the year.
The schedule will be determined based upon the fish return and sampling regime currently being employed, but is typically a 4-10 shift and candidates will be expected to work weekends and holidays if needed.
Driving trucks is a daily task and towing boats may be required.
Knowledge of welding and soldering is desired but not mandatory.
Minimum HS degree, BS or BA preferred.
Environmental, biological, or science-based degree preferred but not mandatory.
Ideal experience would be at least 1 year in fisheries, wildlife, or the natural sciences.
Pay rate $23.
00/ hour.
Essential Functions: Lead and participate in survey crews that conduct 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.
Lead and perform data entry for data from recovered tags, representative biological samples, telemetry devices, oceanographic data, fish tickets, commercial landing estimates, logbooks, scale cards, port sampling, onboard observers, etc.
Error check the data, maintain and update database, analyze and organize data in the appropriate format (table, spreadsheet, memorandum, or report) necessary for transfer to individuals, agencies, and organizations.
Modify software programs and perform data queries.
Prepare summary reports to transfer data.
Lead crew or assist hatchery manager with maintenance of fish, including feeding fish, cleaning tanks, establishing feeding schedules, assessing growth, and monitoring fish health.
Collect samples of blood and tissues.
Monitor and maintain facility systems, equipment, and water quality.
Maintain records of data and perform routine analysis.
Assist researchers in investigations of long-term and short-term fisheries resource management problems.
Collect biological samples, record data, perform routine analyses of data, and contribute draft sections to scientific papers for publication.
Knowledge Required by the Position: Knowledge of fishery biology (including knowledge of particular species of fish).
Knowledge of fish husbandry.
Knowledge of aquatic habitats.
Knowledge of the scientific method.
Knowledge of personal computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, publishing software, presentation software, database software, topographic software, bibliographic software, and statistical analysis packages.
Knowledge of technical writing protocols.
Knowledge of statistics and mathematics.
Knowledge of database management.
Knowledge of programming languages such as SQL .
Additional Mandatory Skills: snorkeling carcass and redd surveys elec.
detection technology lift 40-50 lbs.
valid driver's license tow & maneuver trailers load boats on trailers operate motorized boats operate GPS fish species ID skills compile and collect neat and accurate data handheld data recorder specific software skills (spreadsheet, word processing, database, GIS, statistical) oral communication skills written communication skills construction, fabrication and installation skills repair & maintain equipment Physical Demands: Demands can range from sedentary, to moderate -where there is walking, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching, lifting, and bending, to rigorous.
In the latter case, the employee 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: Some work is performed in an office setting with adequate lighting, heating and ventilation.
Some work may be performed in fish processing labs, fish holding areas, and/or in the field.
Employees 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 or docks, 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.
Benefits Full-Year Employees working at least 30 hours a week are covered by the Company's Life, LTD and AD&D plan.
They are eligible to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as short term disability, voluntary Life, LTD and AD&D insurance, flexible spending and deferred compensation.
An employee receives up to 120 hours of vacation during their first three years of service.
After that, the amount of vacation increases every three years of service up to a maximum of 192 hours per year.
Employees accrue sick time at a rate of 0.
047/hour with a maximum of 96 hours per year.
Employees also receive 12 paid holidays each year, paid time for jury duty, bereavement leave and 8 hours of Personal Leave.
Employees become eligible for the Commission's pension and post-employment health plans after working 2000 hours within a plan year.
Requirements: Minimum Qualification Requirements: A range of education and experience may be presented.
At the lower end of the range, candidates must present successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major in biological science with at least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects and at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences.
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 year of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position.
**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.
To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
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• Location : Red Bluff, CA
• Post ID: 9057513016
