Fisheries Technician

Millinocket, ME - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Office Location: Millinocket

Work Areas: Primarily Mattaceunk Dam on the Penobscot River

1 part time positions (3-4 days per week 10-15 hours/week)

May 1 November 10

Job Description

Seasonal Fish Passage Technician
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.
Monitor upstream eelways for proper water flow remove debris change batteries for water systems etc.
Count and release juvenile eels from a holding tank.
May occasionally assist with fish passage related tasks
This position will require some weekends and holidays.

Required Skills:

Must be highly motivated and have the ability to work both independently and cooperatively with others.
Ability to keep data organized and error free.
Good time management skills.
Able to identify safety and environmental hazards and 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.

$18/hr

Required Experience:

Office Location: Millinocket Work Areas: Primarily Mattaceunk Dam on the Penobscot River1 part time positions (3-4 days per week 10-15 hours/week)May 1 November 10Job DescriptionSeasonal Fish Passage Technician Reporting to the Compliance SpecialistResponsibilities:Assist with monitoring of upstrea...