Science AidII - Fisheries
Science AidII - Fisheries
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Please note: This position will require weekend and some holiday work as we do sampling every day.
Be appreciated for a job well done. That is exactly what it is like working for the Natives of Kodiak family of companies. Environmental Assessment Services LLC (EAS) is a nationally known scientific environmental characterization company based in Eastern Washington since 2005.
EAS is looking for a Biological / Fisheries Science Aid II to assist with a downstream fish passage study utilizing rotary screw traps in the Willamette River Basin Near Corvallis OR. Positions will last up to the full year and possibly longer if contract options are exercised. There is a fulltime opportunity available for the duration of the project. Housing is not provided but the pay range is $20.00$21.00/hr plus $4.93 in health and welfare dollars!
A typical day for the Fisheries Science Aid III will consist of the following:
- Navigating unimproved shoreline areas by foot.
- Safely navigating moving waterways via inflatable kayak.
- Travelling highways single lane roads and forest roads in various driving conditions.
- Identifying sampling tagging and accurately recording relevant data for juvenile salmonids.
- Conducting routine maintenance and support installation and retrieval of rotary screw traps.
- Repairing nets boats etc.
Desired Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in the fisheries field preferred
- Experience providing technical support to the production research operations or program administration efforts in laboratories field or other settings
- Enrolled in or have graduated from a university with a focus on fish and wildlife biology
- Previous experience installing and/or operating rotary screw traps
- Identifying and sampling juvenile salmonids
- Repairing equipment (mechanical experience a plus)
- Operating kayaks on moving water
- Experience towing trailers
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain security clearance/badges
- Must possess valid US drivers license and good driving record
- Position requires satisfactory completion of preemployment criminal record and driving background checks
- Preemployment drug testing and physical are required as well as compliance with Corporate DrugFree Workplace Program
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
This position will require spending most of the time outdoors during the work shift in variable weather conditions and sometimes remote locations. Fisheries Science Aids will work in streams with uneven and slippery surfaces on or near moving water may have to wade to certain traps and/or use boats to gain access to a trap.
Benefits:
- Our fulltime employees are eligible for an outstanding benefits package that consists of medical dental vision life / disability insurance incentive bonus package and 401k with match.
As a Federal Contract Employer KOMAN Families of Companies follows Federal Laws as it pertains to drug testing. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Federal Law. It is important to note although a State may have legalized a controlled substance if the controlled substance is illegal per Federal Law it is then considered to be illegal. KOMAN Families of Companies is a DrugFree Workplace. Successful completion of a background and DMV record check also must be completed prior to hire.
Preference will be given to Natives of Kodiak Inc. Shareholders and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e 2(i)
Environmental Assessment Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
Employment Type
Hourly
