Fisheries Technician II/III Umatilla Monitoring & Evaluation Project Job at Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reserva
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reserva Pendleton, OR 97801
POSITION TITLE: Fisheries Technician II/III ? Umatilla Monitoring & Evaluation Project
SALARY: Pay Range: 5-6 (Fish Tech II: $30,931 - $53,297)
6-7 (Fish Tech III: $34,356 - $59,095)
DOE/DOQ
DEPARTMENT: Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Program
LOCATION: Nixyaawii Governance Center, 46411 Timine Way, Pendleton, OR 97801
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time with benefits package
Non Exempt
SUPERVISED BY: Umatilla M&E Project Leader and Project Biologists
OPENING DATE: July 18, 2022
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled, first review August 12, 2022
CTUIR Mission Statement: Exercise the Tribe?s sovereign authority to achieve the maximum protection of resources identified in the Treaty of 1855, to protect newly acquired lands wherein the Tribe has a vested interest, to protect the lands of all the citizens and residents of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. This position will protect human life, water, land, air, and wildlife by exercising professional skills and abilities in the protection of the resources of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
DNR: To protect, restore, and enhance the First Foods - water, salmon, deer, cous and huckleberry for the perpetual cultural, economic and sovereign benefit of the CTUIR. We will accomplish this using traditional ecological and cultural knowledge and science to inform: 1) population and habitat management goals and actions; and 2) natural resource policies and regulatory mechanisms.
Fisheries: To provide sustainable harvest opportunities for aquatic species of the first food order by protecting, conserving, and restoring native aquatic populations and their habitats.
Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation: To generate knowledge regarding the biological performance and ecology of aquatic species of the First Food order in a scientifically credible and policy relevant manner to inform management and policy decisions.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
This position will conduct field work and collect data for the Umatilla Natural Production Monitoring and Evaluation Project and may provide support to other projects within the CTUIR ceded area. This position will assist with monitoring and evaluating steelhead, spring Chinook, and bull trout populations in a manner consistent with the CTUIR treaty rights and interests.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise seasonal and regular field technicians with biologists (Tech III only).
- Assist other projects and perform related duties as directed.
- Assist in writing and editing project reports including creating tables and figures (Tech III).
- Conduct project monitoring activities including: electro fishing, PIT tagging, trap installation and operation, juvenile sampling, spawning surveys, radio tagging, radio tracking, and fish salvages. Work often includes the fabrication, modification, and repair of sampling gear.
- Collect and record data neatly, completely, accurately and according to project protocols. Copy original data sheets and submit to supervisor daily or on the first workday of the week for weekend and/or remote surveys. Enter data into the computer according to data management protocols.
- Work variable and flexible schedules, including long shifts, beginning any hour of the day or night and any day of the week.
- Proper care and use of project equipment. Maintain gear in good working condition. Replace or repair equipment as needed, report any damaged, lost, or stolen equipment to supervisors immediately.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Tribal employees, state and federal resource agency personnel, the public and others involved with salmonid/lamprey recovery in the Columbia River Basin and tributaries.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:
Fish Tech II: None
Fish Tech III: Supervise seasonal staff
SIGNATORY AUTHORITY:
Fish Tech II: Purchasing on open purchase orders
Fish Tech III: Purchasing on open purchase orders and seasonal staff timesheets
ACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS: None
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