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This is a temporary position that may last up to 6 months.
Summary
The seasonal Fisheries Technicians will be part of the Eastside Biological Services at the Pelton Round Butte Complex outside. This department is comprised of fisheries and terrestrial biologists, and several technicians.
These positions will mainly be focused on smolt outmigration at the Selective Water Withdrawal, from processing fish 7 days/week and hauling them daily to the lower Deschutes River at the Re-regulating Dam and releasing them into the newly constructed Stress Relief Pond. These roles play a critical part in completing our FERC license compliance at Pelton Round Butte.
Key Responsibilities

• Process juvenile collection facility daily
• Identify, mark, and enumerate a variety of fish species
• Assist with PIT tagging of outmigration smolts
• Transport smolts downriver and release into holding tank
• Download and maintain radio-fixed stations in the upper Deschutes basin
• Conduct Spawning surveys above and below the Pelton Round Butte project
• Assist personnel with hauling and transport of acclimation smolts

Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Related college course work preferred in fisheries or aquatic science.
Experience: Typically, two or fewer years, in a related field preferred.
License: Valid driver’s license required.
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
Basic knowledge and skill in the application of assigned technical area’s processes and procedures
Basic ability to interpret related technical content
Basic knowledge of department policies and procedures
Basic knowledge of safety requirements
Basic knowledge of office computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, etc.
Basic knowledge of related company and department-specific systems and tools
General Competencies:
Basic knowledge of company
Basic knowledge of utility industry
Basic problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Physical, Schedule/Attendance and Cognitive Demands
Cognitive Level: Basic: Competencies needed to use common sense to carry out simple or uninvolved instructions and pass initial screening.
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasks
Ability to follow accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when providing constructive feedback
Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers, and others within the organization
Demonstrates sound memory
Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
Schedule/Attendance:
Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule [typically for nonexempt positions, although some exempt positions may have an established start/stop time]
Ability to work long hours [typically for exempt positions; if included in nonexempt positions, overtime applies]
Ability to work a variable schedule
Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance [for part-time positions, change to part-time attendance]
Ability to work shift schedule
Ability to work on-call schedule
Physical Capabilities:
Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
Lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 lb.
Carrying up to 50 lb.
Walking long distances and surfaces over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces
Stairs that are over 10 steps
Indoor/outdoor work environment at the plant, office or in the field.
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To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Madras, OR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience in Fisheries work or related field?
• This position requires the ability to work weekend days, will you have availability on weekends?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

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