Seasonal technicians for effectiveness monitoring of fish passage at road crossings (up to three positions)
Organization: Trout Unlimited, Boise, ID Dates of employment: approximately early June through September 2010 Duty location: Helena, Montana Responsibilities: The technicians will help collect data for an ongoing research project led by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to investigate the demographic and genetic responses of westslope cutthroat trout to restoration of stream connectivity in the Lolo Creek watershed in western Montana. The work primarily involves surveying fish assemblages in small mountain streams using backpack electrofishing. Previous experience with electrofishing and/or handling sensitive fish species is preferred. Additional duties may include data entry and map making, so experience with Microsoft Excel and geographic information systems (ArcGIS) is helpful. Field sites will be in western Montana, and the position may require travel for up to a week or more at a time. This work is an opportunity to gain valuable field experience in the area of aquatic resource conservation. Salary: $1,500 per month, plus $20 daily per diem during fieldwork For information contact: Helen Neville, PhD Research Scientist Trout Unlimited 910 W Main Street, Suite 342 Boise, ID 83702 Tel: 208-345-9800 [email protected] Doug Peterson, PhD Fishery Biologist US Fish and Wildlife Service 585 Shepard Way Helena, Montana 59601 PH: 406-449-5225 x221 [email protected] Application: Please send resume by email to [email protected] and include a paragraph describing professional aspirations. PLEASE PUT “fish passage job” IN SUBJECT HEADING. Application closing date: until filled
