Senior Field Technician

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Agency

Cramer Fish Sciences

Location

Issaquah, WA

Job Category

Full time Positions

Salary

$24 per hour

Start Date

02/14/2022

Last Date to Apply

02/01/2022

Website

https://fishsciences.isolvedhire.com/jobs/505133.html

Description

Overview: Cramer Fish Sciences (CFS) is a fisheries consulting firm that conducts research and monitoring throughout the Pacific Northwest and California. Our mission is to rigorously apply the scientific method to afford our clients innovative, scientifically robust solutions to address a variety of fisheries and environmental challenges. We achieve this through effective and unbiased data collection, insightful analysis and interpretation, and clear communications and publication of results in scientific journals. The Senior Field Technician provides support for the organization by leading field crews in field data collection and assisting with literature reviews, data QA/QC and summary, and reporting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Lead and/or assist field crews on multiple projects, including training and delegating to permanent and seasonal Technicians to support the project work and data collection • Perform hands on field work, which may include stream habitat surveys, snorkel surveys, electrofishing, seining, and fish tagging and trapping • Lead and perform stream habitat surveys and mapping using traditional methods, laser range finders, Total Station, RTK GPS, and drones • Manage, perform QA/QC, and summarize data using excel, GIS, R, and other software packages • Manage field logistics, including equipment purchasing and maintenance, gear organization for field hitches of three to twelve days, and coordinating scheduling, lodging, and travel for field work • Conduct literature reviews to independently learn and understand ongoing projects and to support various other projects • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (required): • Fisheries Science and Stream Habitat Expertise: Demonstrated ability to work alone and as part of a team collecting, recording, and summarizing high-quality stream habitat, topographic, and restoration monitoring data. Knowledge and experience in the identification of salmon and other stream fishes in Pacific Northwest streams. • Field Crew Leadership: Experience leading and training field crews in remote settings. Demonstrated organizational skills to build and track a field schedule to ensure work is completed in a timely and within budget manner. • Team Leadership Skills: Treats all team members with respect and professionalism. Desire to lead by example, by setting a high bar for personal performance. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with team members and mentor and guide other Technicians. • Science-Business balance: Expertise in and passion about science, natural resources, and resolving complex fishery problems. Understand demands of consulting, including working under deadline and business functions, to help CFS continue to run as a profitable business. Education/Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Forestry, Biology, or an equivalent science field and 3 years of related professional experience • Proficient with MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Access • Demonstrated skills in data collection, QA/QC, and summary, literature review, and communicating project methods and findings in presentations and reports

Contact Person

Kristine Constans

Contact eMail

[email protected]

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