What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fisheries Technician position at Portland General Electric?
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This is a temporary position that may last up to 6 months.
Fisheries Technician
Job Function:
Environmental Support Provide support to programs that ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations and support implementation of fish, wildlife and water quality programs and activities at generation and other company projects.
This is a seasonal position.
Key Job Information:
Associate Environmental Support Technician 6201 Grade 3
Career Level: T1 Entry Technical Support Entry-level position with appropriate licenses/training certifications
Career Level: T1 Entry Technical Support Entry-level position with appropriate licenses/training certifications
Has basic skills in an analytical or technical process
Works within clearly defined standard operating and adheres to quality guidelines
Work is completed with close supervision
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs routine aspects of assignments related to environmental studies, projects and programs.
- Assists with field surveys, such as data collection, soil sampling, fish collection, field monitoring and water-quality sampling.
- Become familiar with and maintain related field equipment and inventories.
- Enters data from various field studies into electronic spreadsheets and databases.
- Assists Environmental Services employees in other department activities as needed.
- Coordinates communication for fieldwork and related fieldwork schedules. Coordinates and assembles equipment.
- Adheres to PGE standards, safety objectives and regulatory requirements.
Education/Experience/Certifications:
Education High school diploma or equivalent. Related college course work preferred in designated specialty, such as fisheries or aquatic science.
Experience Typically two or fewer years in related field.
Preferred Experience
Boat operations experience
Experience driving large/heavy vehicles
Comfortability operating an overhead crane
Experience with identifying fish
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):
Functional Competencies
Basic knowledge and skill in the application of assigned technical area’s processes and procedures
Basic ability to interpret related technical content
Basic knowledge of department policies and procedures
Basic knowledge of safety requirements
Basic knowledge of office computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, etc.
Basic knowledge of related company and department-specific systems and tools
General Competencies
Basic knowledge of company
Basic knowledge of utility industry
Basic problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Physical and Cognitive Demands:
Cognitive Level Basic: Competencies needed in order to use common sense to carry out simple or uninvolved instructions and pass initial screening.
Cognitive
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
Ability to follow accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
Demonstrates sound memory
Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
Schedule/Attendance:
Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule
Ability to work long hours
Ability to work a variable schedule
Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
Ability to work shift schedule
Ability to work on-call schedule
Physical Capabilities
- Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
- Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
- Lifting/pushing/pulling: More than 50 lbs.
- Carrying: More than 50 lbs.
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Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats) (check all that apply):
- Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)
- Confined spaces
- Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
- Stairs (over 10 steps)
- Ladders (over 10 rungs)
Environment - Indoor/Outdoor (check all that apply):
- Office
- Field
Compensation Range:
Actual total compensation is commensurate with experience, skills, and education.
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October 19, 2025Salary : $22 - $33
