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POSITION: Field Technician
PROJECT LOCATION: Mono County, CA
FUNCTIONAL AREA: Conservation
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Seasonal
COMPENSATION: $25-$29/hr DOE (with additional overtime pay)
Housing not provided
Benefits: California Trout offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience; health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), and generous holidays.
California Trout (CalTrout) is a recognized and effective 501(c)3 conservation organization, For over 50 years, CalTrout has championed initiatives focused on solving complex resource issues that balance the needs of fish, water and people. Our professional staff drives innovative, science-based solutions that work for the diverse interests of Californians, through projects implemented in our six regional offices, including two offices in the South Coast region, and one office in the Sierra Headwaters region.
Position Summary
California Trout is seeking to hire a motivated Seasonal Field Technician (Fisheries) to join an exciting project in the Sierra Headwaters region. Do you have a passion for native trout, the eastern Sierra, camping and working outdoors? California Trout is looking to hire four additional Field Technicians for this coming season to assist with field-based fisheries work in the eastern Sierra on a Lahontan Cutthroat Trout recovery project. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on, career-building experience in fish sampling methods, data collection, and applied fisheries management and restoration. These positions will require weeklong field work trips, and remote camping to conduct field work near the Walker Basin in Mono County. Field techs will provide their own camping equipment, water, and food.
Project summary: This is a seasonal position with fieldwork and a minor office work component. Fieldwork is expected to take place from early – June through October, but this project may be extended due to weather conditions. Crews will be required to backpack and camp into remote locations while working up to 12 hour days during the 8-day hitches. This project will utilize dewatering and electrofishing techniques to remove and euthanize non-native trout populations. Crews will be working long hours in variable conditions in the backcountry of the Eastern Sierra.
Field Work Will Include
We are looking for a field technician that is confident in the backcountry and is willing to work long hours for a meaningful project.
Ability to drive 4WD on rough mountain roads. Experience collecting data in the field. Experience using electro-fishing backpack. Knowledge of fish identification, and biological sampling preferred.
Diversity
CalTrout strongly embraces diversity and inclusion principles throughout our organization. CalTrout recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status.
Additional Information
Additional information about California Trout can be found on our website at Mission & Vision | California Trout (caltrout.org) https://caltrout.org/about-us/mission-vision.
For additional information about the LCT Recovery Project: Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Recovery | California Trout (caltrout.org) https://caltrout.org/projects/lahontan-cutthroat-trout-recovery
PROJECT LOCATION: Mono County, CA
FUNCTIONAL AREA: Conservation
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Seasonal
COMPENSATION: $25-$29/hr DOE (with additional overtime pay)
Housing not provided
Benefits: California Trout offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience; health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), and generous holidays.
California Trout (CalTrout) is a recognized and effective 501(c)3 conservation organization, For over 50 years, CalTrout has championed initiatives focused on solving complex resource issues that balance the needs of fish, water and people. Our professional staff drives innovative, science-based solutions that work for the diverse interests of Californians, through projects implemented in our six regional offices, including two offices in the South Coast region, and one office in the Sierra Headwaters region.
Position Summary
California Trout is seeking to hire a motivated Seasonal Field Technician (Fisheries) to join an exciting project in the Sierra Headwaters region. Do you have a passion for native trout, the eastern Sierra, camping and working outdoors? California Trout is looking to hire four additional Field Technicians for this coming season to assist with field-based fisheries work in the eastern Sierra on a Lahontan Cutthroat Trout recovery project. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on, career-building experience in fish sampling methods, data collection, and applied fisheries management and restoration. These positions will require weeklong field work trips, and remote camping to conduct field work near the Walker Basin in Mono County. Field techs will provide their own camping equipment, water, and food.
Project summary: This is a seasonal position with fieldwork and a minor office work component. Fieldwork is expected to take place from early – June through October, but this project may be extended due to weather conditions. Crews will be required to backpack and camp into remote locations while working up to 12 hour days during the 8-day hitches. This project will utilize dewatering and electrofishing techniques to remove and euthanize non-native trout populations. Crews will be working long hours in variable conditions in the backcountry of the Eastern Sierra.
Field Work Will Include
- Backpacking and camping in remote locations;
- Extensive 4x4 driving on unmaintained roads;
- Navigating off-trail to project locations;
- Working in stream beds and on uneven ground;
- Moving and carrying equipment for long distances;
- Electrofishing in potential high to low flow conditions;
- Collecting data during instream work.
We are looking for a field technician that is confident in the backcountry and is willing to work long hours for a meaningful project.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Detail-oriented.
- Ability to work outdoors long (12-hr) days, while hiking and camping.
- Ability to wear waders and walk on rocky terrain.
- Lift and backpack 45-70 lbs. for several miles.
- Ability to work in inclement weather (extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.).
- Willing to learn new skills, work with a small group, and be a team player.
- Ability to self-direct and manage timelines.
- To be considered for this position you must be able to commit to the entire field season.
Ability to drive 4WD on rough mountain roads. Experience collecting data in the field. Experience using electro-fishing backpack. Knowledge of fish identification, and biological sampling preferred.
Diversity
CalTrout strongly embraces diversity and inclusion principles throughout our organization. CalTrout recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status.
Additional Information
Additional information about California Trout can be found on our website at Mission & Vision | California Trout (caltrout.org) https://caltrout.org/about-us/mission-vision.
For additional information about the LCT Recovery Project: Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Recovery | California Trout (caltrout.org) https://caltrout.org/projects/lahontan-cutthroat-trout-recovery
Salary : $25 - $29