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Position/Project

Specifics:

TheSacramentoRiverBasinSalmonidMonitoringProgramisacooperativeagreementbetweenPSMFCandtheDepartmentoftheInterioraspartoftheCentralValleyProjectImprovementAct.TheprogramseekstomakeallreasonableeffortstoensurethelongtermsustainabilityofSalmonidpopulationsintheregion.AdultChinooksalmonspawning,andescapementsurveyshavebeenhistoricallyconductedintheUpperSacramentoRiverbasintoproduceadultabundanceandtrenddatathatisusedtoevaluatetheperformanceinregionwiderecoveryefforts.Specifically,thesedatasetsareusedforthefollowingmanagementpurposes:provideabasisforjuvenileChinooksalmonproductionestimates,monitorperformancestandardstoevaluatethesuccessofenhancementandrestorationprograms,assesshatcheryinfluence,andcontributetoinlandandoceanharvestmanagement.ThepurposeofthisagreementistocollectessentialbaselinedatatoenhancepopulationsofanadromousfishforthecontinuedbenefitoftheAmericanpublic.

Thecandidatewillperformthenecessarytasksrequiredformaintainingunderwatercountingdevices,processingmigrationdata,dataQA/QC,andreportingonsalmonidmigrationstatistics.Inaddition,thecandidatewillconstruct,install,andremovefishweirsandvarioushardwareandsoftwareseasonallyaswellastroubleshootelectronicsequipmentandwiring.Spending6-8hoursinthefieldoronaboatisnormal,hikingandwadinginsmallstreamsisadailyactivity.Wadinginornearswiftwaterduringinclementweatherisexpected.Thisisprimarilyafield-basedposition,andthesuccessfulcandidatemayberoutinelyexposedtoadverseweatherconditionsthroughoutallmonthsoftheyear.Candidatemustdemonstrateswimmingproficiencyandbecomfortablearoundcold,swiftwater.Videoprocessingisamajorcomponentoftheposition,withseasonal,daily,orweeklytimeperiodsspentwatchingvideofootageoffishmigration.Useofpowertoolsandhandtoolsiscommon.Theschedulewillbedeterminedbaseduponthefishreturnandsamplingregimecurrentlybeingemployed.Thecandidateswillnotbeexpectedtoworknights.Someweekendworkisexpected.Drivingtrucksandtowingboatsmayberequired.MinimumHSdegree,BSorBApreferred.Environmental,biological,orscience-baseddegreepreferredbutnotmandatory.Idealexperiencewouldbeatleast1yearinfisheries,wildlife,orthenaturalsciences.

PreferredExperience: KnowledgeorexperienceworkingwithVaki,DIDSON,orARISequipment.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in survey crews that conduct regional 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.
• Collect and organize biological and habitat samples and collections (such as scales, otoliths, aging structures, other tissues, water quality, etc.).
• Summarize and input biological or habitat data on field forms, electronic data loggers, and/or desktop computers. May assist with preliminary data summaries and analyses, technical report writing, or database management.

Knowledge Required by the Position:

At the lower end of the range, employees use knowledge of basic arithmetic, reading, writing, and data collection to perform routine or repetitive tasks.

At the upper end of the position range, employees use knowledge of the basic principles and protocols of fish biology to make readings, measurements, and observations; execute tests; collect samples, etc. If complex equipment systems are operated, the employee has the knowledge to perform calibrations or adjustments to achieve desired results.

Additional Mandatory Skills:

• snorkeling
• carcass and redd surveys
• electronic detection technol.
• able to swim
• lift 40 - 50 lbs.
• load boats on trailers
• tow and maneuver trailers
• valid driver's license
• operate motorized boats
• operate GPS
• fish species ID skills
• operate handheld data recorder
• compile and collect neat and accurate data
• specific software skills (spreadsheet, word processing, database, GIS, statistical)
• oral communication skills
• written communication skills
• construction, fabrication, and installation skills
• repair and maintain equipment

Physical Demands:

Demands can range from moderate --where there is walking, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching, lifting, bending, and strenuous sweeping-- to rigorous. In the latter case, the incumbent 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:

A portion of the work is performed in an office setting with adequate