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Northwest x Southern Hospitality is Hiring a Seasonal Biological Technician Near Portland, OR
- Openings: Four (4)
- Focus & Location: To conduct spawning ground surveys in remote streams in the Willamette Valley.
- Field Work: This position provides entry-level field support by assisting Biologists in conductions spawning ground surveys. Field work will be conducted in three-person teams typically 4 days per week, for 10 hours per day. Occasional camping may be required. Field technicians will be supervised by the Fish Ecology Lab in Portland, OR.
- Approximate Employment Dates: August 1st - November 15th
- Pay Rate: $19-$22/hour depending on experience.
- Perform spawning ground surveys to document the distribution of spring Chinook salmon upstream of Green Peter Dam.
- Sampling spring Chinook carcasses to determine sex, length, collect tissues, and evaluate spawning success.
- Ability to accurately interpret and follow established guidelines and protocols as you conduct data collection, entry, organization, and quality assurance/control.
- Prepare and organize the upkeep of all equipment and supplies needed for field work.
- Using GPS devices, hiking to and working in remote field sites in the Willamette Valley.
- Backcountry travel (hiking) in wilderness area with overnight camping 1-2 nights per week
- Ability to work collaboratively with others to resolve challenges.
- Undergraduate coursework in Fisheries Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, Geomorphology, Hydrology, or related field. General knowledge of Pacific Northwest fish biology is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
- Valid class C driver's license
- State issued boating license and experience operating boats in rivers (catarafts and inflatable kayaks)
- Safety conscious
- Interest and aptitude working in remote locations for up to 7 days at a time.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- First Aid/Wilderness First Responder certification
- Must be comfortable working in aquatic environments including wading in rivers and streams.
- Must be able to walk long distances and across a variety of terrains, including uneven surfaces.
- Must be able to climb, jump, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl in a variety of weather conditions.
COMPENSATION: $19/hour - $22/hour (depending upon experience).
DEI: Diversifying our profession is a vital and on-going journey and we are committed to fostering a culture that embraces and celebrates diversity in all its forms.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: Cramer Fish Sciences is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Salary: $19 - $22 per hour
Job Summary
Full Time
Accommodations
$64k-83k (estimate)
06/05/2024
06/20/2024
nwxsouthern.com
SPOKANE, WA
25 - 50
2018
DON LILLY
<$5M
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