Fisheries Technician II

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Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

Warms Springs, Oregon

Job Type: Limited Term

Salary: $20.79 to $32.43

Start / End Dates: Starts between 06/12/26 and 07/01/26 and ends between 09/11/26 and 09/30/26

Position Classification:
NON-EXEMPT

 

Agency/Location:
Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon
Warm Springs, Oregon

 

Summary:
This 3-month limited duration position will work within the Warm Springs Watershed Restoration Program located in Warm Springs, Oregon. The selected candidate will assist Program biologists in carrying out projects designed to better understand and improve conditions for Tribal focal fish species (Chinook Salmon, Steelhead/Redband Trout, Bull Trout, and Pacific Lamprey). The selected candidate will spend the majority of the summer collecting environmental DNA (eDNA) samples from streams and rivers in remote areas of the Reservation, and assisting other Program technicians with riparian fencing maintenance. The eDNA study is being implemented to assess the contemporary distributions of focal and invasive fish species in remote areas where annual monitoring activities do not regularly occur. Riparian fencing maintenance is an important aspect of the Program’s ongoing effort to maintain the integrity of riparian and aquatic habitats. The selected candidate may also assist with office-based tasks including data management and data entry. Additional job duties and/or learning opportunities (e.g., snorkeling, backpack electrofishing, stream habitat surveys, beaver dam analog construction) may be available depending on specific Program needs and the learning goals of the selected candidate.

 

Responsibilities:
 
1.     Assist in the collection and storage of waterborne eDNA samples. Independently complete sampling duties while maintaining strong attention to detail and emphasis on field crew safety.
2.     Assist in the construction, repair, and monitoring of instream habitat improvement projects and livestock management fence lines.
3.     Maintain accurate records through database entry, notebooks, activity logs, and data management.
4.     Maintain tools and equipment; communicate needs for repairs/replacements with project biologists.
5.     Assist project management staff with record-keeping in relation to project progress and implementation.

Qualifications / Experience Level Required:

Knowledge & Skills (Qualifications):
The ideal applicant:
  • Demonstrates the desire to pursue a career in fisheries.
  • Must have some general knowledge of fish identification, sampling, and collection techniques.
  • Must have some knowledge about the underlying rationale and/or methodologies for waterborne eDNA sample collection.
  • Must be comfortable with frequent travel to nearby project sites, often in remote locations throughout the Warm Springs Reservation.
  • Must be comfortable maintaining a high level of attention to detail and strong organization while working under minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrates the ability to translate directions and best practice protocols into independent work.
  • Accurately collects and records data via paper and electronic data sheets.
  • Has previous recreational or professional experience hiking, backpacking, and/or camping in remote areas.
  • Has experience operating hand and power tools, A/UTVs, and other equipment necessary to perform job duties.
  • Accurately records and performs QA/QC on datasets via excel spreadsheets.

Education and Experience (Required):
  • A high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
  • Two years of fisheries or other natural resources-related experience (progress toward a bachelor’s degree in fisheries & wildlife, conservation biology, natural resources, or a related field will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis).
  • Must have a current Driver’s License and be able to pass a Drug Test and Background Check upon hiring.
  • Must be familiar with Pacific Northwest salmonids and their habitat requirements.
  • Must have some knowledge of the underlying rationale and/or methodologies for waterborne eDNA sampling.
  • Ability to lift objects in excess of 50 lbs and withstand entire work days in hot and/or inclement weather.
  • Must be familiar with MS Office software tools. Ability to use GPS and tablets for data collection is strongly desired.
  • Must be capable of hiking 5+ miles/day for multiple consecutive days while carrying gear and sampling equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
  • Excellent organizational skills.

Housing: No

Contact:

Ben Wiley

541 553 2025

benjamin.wiley@ctwsbnr.org

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Application Closes: 06/01/26

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