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Natives of Kodiak Fisheries Technician in Walla Walla, Washington
Be appreciated for a job well done. That is exactly what it is like working for the Natives of Kodiak family of companies. Environmental Assessment Services, LLC (EAS) is a nationally known, scientific environmental characterization company based in Eastern Washington since 2005. Build your career with us!
EAS has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Fisheries Technician to assist on a contract providing Biological Services to the US Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District.
We are currently looking to fill a part-time Fisheries Technician role at Little Goose, McNary, and Lower Granite dams in Washington with hours ranging from 28-40 hours per week. Work will be approximately 7-8 months in duration and will start early-March 2025. The pay for this position ranges from $22.34 - $29.67 per hour and will be based on factors such as experience, education, and location of the job site, plus an additional $4.90 per hour towards health and welfare dollars.
Essential Functions (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):
Assist with sampling fish at USACE hydroelectric projects, including juvenile salmonid and non-salmonid species identification, look for fin clips, weigh, measure, identify injuries and diseases on the fish.
Monitor fish health and recirculation system while sampling fish.
Accurately record information in spreadsheets and collate and summarize information to write weekly and annual reports on fish information.
Conduct juvenile and adult fishway inspections of the dam and fish facility to ensure operations follow criteria as set forth in the USACE Fish Passage Plan.
Piscivorous avian predator identification.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience as a fisheries technician or biologist, evaluating the health of juvenile salmonids.
Experience with fish handling.
Experience with anesthetizing fish.
Work experience at a large hydroelectric project smolt collection facility.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access) in Windows, including generating tables from Excel, preparing data deliverables and writing scientific reports in Word, and utilizing Access.
Experience with avian identification.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to take direction and work collaboratively with a wide range of personalities.
Strong organization skills and detail oriented.
Ability to accurately interpret and follow established protocols, guidelines, and procedures.
Ability to produce accurate, timely and quality work products and be accountable for meeting objectives.
Ability to meet USACE requirements and security clearances to work at dam sites on the Snake and Columbia rivers. This includes about 8 hours of online training that must be completed before the first on-site shift at a dam.
Knowledge of Snake and Columbia rivers fish species.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural resources field or a closely related discipline or an Associate’s degree in a natural resources field or a closely related discipline with relevant work experience.
Benefits:
- Our full-time employees are eligible for an outstanding benefits package that consists of medical, dental, vision, life / disability insurance, and 401k with match.
Additional Requirements:
Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, walking up to 5 miles per day, and working outdoors in various weather conditions and around spiders/insects.
Must have reliable transportation and be able to commute to remote locations.
Must be available to work regularly scheduled shifts for the duration of the season (back-up staffing is limited).
Must be willing to work early morning to early afternoon and/or late morning to evening shifts.
May be required to work holidays and/or weekends.
Ability to adapt to variable work schedules.
As a Federal Contract Employer, KOMAN Families of Companies follows Federal Laws as it pertains to drug testing. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Federal Law. It is important to note although a State may have legalized a controlled substance, if the controlled substance is illegal per Federal Law, it is then considered to be illegal. KOMAN Families of Companies is a Drug-Free Workplace. Successful completion of a background and DMV record check also must be completed prior to hire.
Preference will be given to Natives of Kodiak, Inc. Shareholders and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i)
Environmental Assessment Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
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