Fisheries Technician

Milford, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Late April Mid-July (12 weeks)

Location: Milford Dam in Milford ME

Reporting to the Compliance Specialist

Responsibilities:

Assist with monitoring of upstream and downstream fish passages at Brookfield owned hydroelectric dams on the Penobscot and Union Rivers consistent with established Operation and Maintenance plans.
Daily operation of fish lifts to capture sort and count various species of migratory and resident fish.
Migratory fish species will be transported a short distance upstream in tanks hauled by truck and trailer.
Monitor eelways for proper water flow remove debris change batteries for water systems etc.
Perform quality control checks to ensure that all data collected are accurate and complete.
Assist with fish passage studies.
This position will often require working longer than 8 hours per day and at times in inclement weather.
This position will require working weekends and holidays.

Required Skills:

Must be highly motivated and have the ability to work both independently and cooperatively with others.
Must be able to learn identify a variety of migratory and resident fish species.
Ability to keep data organized and error free.
Must have good time management skills.
Must be able to identify safety and environmental hazards and then prepare and follow job safety plans appropriate for all work.
Must make safety the highest priority in performing all work activities.
Pre-employment drug testing required.
Valid drivers license required.

Pay: $18/hr

Required Experience:

Late April Mid-July (12 weeks)Location: Milford Dam in Milford MEReporting to the Compliance SpecialistResponsibilities:Assist with monitoring of upstream and downstream fish passages at Brookfield owned hydroelectric dams on the Penobscot and Union Rivers consistent with established Operation and ...