Salary: $22.70 - $37.64 Hourly
Location : Ashland, OR
Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: 202400162
Division: Natural Resources
Department: Fisheries
Opening Date: 12/17/2024
Closing Date: 12/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Employee is under the general supervision of the Senior Civil Engineer. Employee will be responsible for implementation and oversight of fisheries related research, monitoring, and/or restoration projects. This position is comprised mostly of fieldwork, with some time spent in the office. The position requires work during various times of the day and may require weekly schedules. Work weeks may include weekend and/or evening work shifts and multiple days of overnight travel. This is a supervisory position and requires the oversight of lower-level fisheries staff. This position may require interagency coordination when implementing field activities, planning projects, or obtaining necessary environmental permits for restoration projects.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists Intermediate level and/or Senior Fisheries biologist by providing on-site field coordination, crew oversight and guidance, and training for habitat, biological, and creel survey crews, including: juvenile outmigrant monitoring projects, salmon spawning ground and dive surveys, fisheries restoration projects, monitoring of fisheries harvest, and other fisheries research and assessments.
2. Serves as field lead for various fish census and habitat projects employing a variety of sampling techniques that may include: seining, electrofishing, snorkel surveys, fish weir operation, outmigrant trap operation, water velocity and river discharge measurements, radio and sonic telemetry, cross-section and longitudinal profiles, and fisheries habitat inventory methods.
3. Responsible for accurate and legible collection and compilation of data, data entry, and quality control/assurance.
4. Conducts literature research and compiles/analyzes data. Uses collected data to create written data summaries, analyses and final technical memorandums, reports, and publications.
5. Uses computers and programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access to create necessary technical reports, analyses and correspondence as needed.
6. Operates and maintains jet boats, outboard motors, inflatable rafts, ATVs and utility vehicles, chainsaws, and other equipment owned or rented (backhoes, front-end loaders, forklift, etc.), as well as passenger vehicles, 4WD trucks, and trailers.
7. Operates and maintains a variety of fisheries and habitat sampling gear, including fyke nets, outmigrant fish traps, remote PIT tag monitoring stations, and other fisheries sampling equipment. Assists in keeping workplace, field houses, project work sites, laboratory areas, office areas, storage areas, and vehicles neat and orderly.
8. Cooperates with other agencies, Tribes, and interacts with the general public in a professional manner.
9. Downloads and maintains research equipment using various computer programs/platforms.
10. Completes basic administrative duties such as purchase requests, timesheets, QA/QC, equipment inventories, and others as required.
11. Completes annual performance evaluations and performance plans as necessary for fisheries technicians under his/her direct supervision.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. G7: Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Biology, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management or closely related field
2. Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future.
3. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
2. Familiarity with computers, including prior experience using word processing and spreadsheet programs
3. Ability to arrive at work punctually and work enthusiastically and consistently throughout the day both alone and with field crews
4. CPR Certification or First Aid Certification or ability to obtain certification within the first month of employment
5. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities. Plans work of subordinates based on priorities, nature of assignment. Develops work performance plans and evaluates performance of subordinates. Provides advice, instruction, and guidance to subordinates on work and administrative matters. Effects minor disciplinary actions and determines developmental training needs of employees.
Supplemental Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver's license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver's license. Must be insurable on the Tribe's insurance policy.
5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
6. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.
We offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
*Medical *Dental *Vision
*Life Ins. *Rx *AirMed (Air Ambulance)
*401k *401k (match up to 3%)
*Employee Assistance Program
16 Paid Holidays Calm app (meditation/music channel)
Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week
over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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