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Janelle Anderson
(503) 731-1316

Fishery Technician III

The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission assists four tribes in the co-management of their treaty rights within the Columbia River Basin. The up to three positions offered are associated with the Commission’s Fish Science Department. This research group is now engaged in several stock composition, identification, and structure investigations. As well as, involvement in describing, developing, and quantitatively evaluating restoration strategies for Pacific salmon. Specific areas of research include age, length and stock composition of Columbia River salmon and steelhead; sea lion enumeration, tracking and hazing; harvest evaluation; and habitat inventory and evaluation. The Technicians will be assigned to one or several of these projects and will work in both laboratory and field settings. The position is subject to availability of funds.

Position Details
Essential Job Functions
Specific duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
  1. Fish capture and identification, data collection, and biological sampling.
  2. Sea lion identification and hazing
  3. Salmonid habitat inventory and evaluation
  4. Data entry using commercial and custom computer applications.
  5. Age analysis using fish scales.
  6. Assisting in data analysis and report writing.
  7. Operating a boat in large rivers.
Job Requirements/Qualifications
  1. Experience collecting natural resource data in the field. A bachelor’s degree in fisheries or a related field will substitute for work experience.
  2. Familiarity with biological research, data analyses, and the ability to execute detailed technical procedures. Specific knowledge in deploying, recording and managing data related PIT tagging, and experience in scale pattern analysis is preferred.
  3. Experience with computer applications and data management. Specifically knowledge entering, navigating and analysis using Access and Excel databases.
  4. Ability to work effectively and positively in field, office, and laboratory settings.
  5. A valid driver’s license, good driving record, and the ability to lift and carry objects weighing at least 30 pounds.
  6. Experience operating boats in large rivers. Oregon Boater certified.
Supervision Received
Supervised by Biologist/Project Leader
Supervision Given
May provide lead support to other technicians, but normally there is no supervisory responsibilities
Working Conditions

Field activities may be in rough terrain, on or in rivers and watersheds, inclement weather, operating a boat in large rivers, lifting, pushing, pulling, etc, weights occasionally exceeding 50 pounds. Office and lab activities are in a general controlled office setting.
Position Details
Department
  • Fisheries Science
 Salary/Wage
  • $22,360 - $30,160 DOQ
Classification
  • Full-time, non-exempt
 Location
  • Portland, Oregon


Closing date

Closed

Application Procedure


Click here. to download an electronic application form.

All qualified individuals, including women, veterans, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If accommodations are needed during the application process, please contact Human Resources (see info below).

Note: no incomplete application will be considered. Complete application materials include a cover letter, CV/resume, a completed job application a copy of relevant certifications and a list of at least three professional references.

Send application packet to:

CRITFC

ATTN: Human Resources
729 NE Oregon, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97232

You may submit your application by:
  • Surface mail to the above address
  • Fax to 503.235.4228
  • email to


Additional Information
John Whitaker
Fisheries Science
(503) 238-0667

Under the authority of Section 7 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, CRITFC shall give preference in employment matters to qualified enrolled members of federally recognized tribes and Alaskan Natives.

Veteran’s preference may also apply.

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