Hello all,
We are hiring several field positions this season and are actively seeking applicants for a telemetry downloading position in the Columbia River Gorge, a tagging technician for work at McNary Dam near the Columbia-Snake rivers confluence, and a field technician for adult salmon work in the Willamette Basin. Work is seasonal with the possibility of extension into the fall and spring. General information on the research program can be found at http://www.cnr.uidaho.edu/UIFERL/ Please identify the position(s) you are most interested in when applying. To apply on-line go to: https://www.sites.uidaho.edu/AppTrack/Agency/Applicant/ViewAnnouncement. asp?announcement_no=23063048891 Or goggle announcement: 23063048891 Positions open until suitable candidates are found. Cheers, Chris Caudill ABOUT THESE POSITIONS If interested, please contact any of the persons listed below and we can answer your questions. Apply ASAP as we will be hiring in the next few weeks. Eric Johnson, CEB RM 106, 208 885-4223, [email protected]. (Bonneville Work) Steve Lee, CEB RM 108A, 208 885-4225, [email protected] (Bonneville Work) Chuck Boggs, 208 885-7614, [email protected] (McNary Work) Chris Caudill, 208-885-7614 (Willamette Work). MAJOR FUNCTION Five (5) positions are available for field work to evaluate upstream passage of adult Chinook salmon and Pacific lamprey in the Columbia River basin. For these projects, fish will be collected at Bonneville and McNary Dams, outfitted with radio transmitters and monitored using fixed and mobile radio receivers as they migrate upstream. An associated study will also be conducted at Bonneville Dam to evaluate swimming performance and behavior of adult lamprey in fishways using an experimental fish ladder. Persons hired for one position may be required to periodically fill in for another position as needed. 1. Fisheries research at Bonneville Dam (1-2 positions). Assist in collection and tagging of adult salmon, lamprey and shad with radio transmitters and recording biological and behavioral data. A second position will assist in the installation, maintenance, downloading of radio telemetry equipment along with telemetry data management. Ability to work nights and weekends, and to accurately and legibly record biological data required. Experience handling fish and conducting experimental studies, and knowledge of experimental design techniques and/or construction experience desired. A valid driver's license, good driving record, and willingness to work outdoors in periodically adverse conditions are required. Fieldwork for this project will run from mid May through mid August with the possibility of extension. 2. Lamprey study at McNary Dam (1 position). Assist with lamprey radio telemetry project at McNary Dam. Duties will include collecting and surgically tagging lamprey with radio transmitters and PIT tags, recording tagging and biological data, and monitoring movements of radio-tagged fish. May also assist other project personnel downloading and maintaining telemetry and PIT equipment. Requires ability to accurately and legibly record data, and willingness to work outdoors in periodically adverse conditions and the ability to work nights (fish will be collected at night) and weekends. A valid driver's license and good driving record required. Fieldwork for this project will run from early June through September. 3. Juvenile Fall Chinook study on Lower Snake River (3 positions). Assist in collection and tagging of sub-yearling and yearling fall Chinook salmon with radio-transmitters. Ability to work nights and weekends and to accurately and legibly record biological data necessary and willingness to work outdoors in periodically adverse conditions. May also assist other project personnel downloading and maintaining telemetry equipment and radio-tracking juvenile salmon by boat. A valid driver's license and good driving record required. Fieldwork for this project will run from early May through December. 4. Fisheries research at Willamette Basin (1-2 positions). Assist in collection and tagging of adult salmon with radio transmitters and recording biological and behavioral data. Assist with radio telemety, mobile tracking, collection of fish tissue samples and spawning ground surveys. Ability to work nights and weekends, and to accurately and legibly record biological data required. Experience handling fish and conducting experimental studies, and knowledge of experimental design techniques and/or construction experience desired. A valid driver's license, good driving record, and willingness to work outdoors in periodically adverse conditions are required. Fieldwork for this project will run from mid May through mid August with the possibility of extension. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibility, % of Time, Essential/Marginal Assist in collecting anadromous fish and biological data by: 90% of time, Essential Collecting adult salmon from a trap (which include lifting up to at least 50 pounds), outfitting them with radio transmitters, and recording biological data via computer on-site; collecting and tagging of adult lamprey with radio transmitter, performing set-up, operation, and breakdown of flume tests, and recording biological and behavioral data via computer on-site; and monitoring movements of radio-tagged fish. May also assist other project personnel downloading and maintaining telemetry and PIT equipment; driving to and from employee housing, facility and release sites. Contributing to team effort by: 10% of Time, Marginal Performing related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS *Duties of this position require successful applicants to be at least 18 years of age* Must possess: valid driver's license with a good driving record; willingness and ability to lift and carry 50 pounds; accurately and legibly record biological data; ability to work nights (many tests will be run at night) and weekends; willingness and ability to work outdoors. **Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background and/or driving investigation.** DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Experience with: telemetry and fisheries research projects; conducting experimental studies. Knowledge of: experimental design techniques and/or construction experience; knowledge of fish biology. Christopher C. Caudill Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources College of Natural Resources University of Idaho Moscow, ID 83844-1136 208-885-7614 (voice) 208-885-9080 (fax) http://www.cnr.uidaho.edu/UIFERL/Christopher_C._Caudill.htm <http://www.cnr.uidaho.edu/UIFERL/Christopher_C._Caudill.htm>
