Technician I​/II - Seasonal KK

I/II - Seasonal

Omak - WA

Salary Range $20.34 - $21.20 Hourly

POSITION:
Technician I/II (Seasonal) SALARY: $20.34 - 21.20, per hour

REPORTS TO:

Fish & Wildlife OBMEP

LOCATION:

Nespelem, WA Basic Functions:
This is a Non-Exempt position. The Natural Resources Technician I/II (Seasonal) assists project biologists with collecting data for fisheries/habitat research, monitoring and evaluation projects within the Okanogan River basin for the Fish & Wildlife's Okanogan Basin Monitoring and Evaluation Program. This is a three to five-month seasonal position, typically starting Aug 1 and ending on November 30. Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist and outdoors where exposure to water, hazardous elements, animals, snakes, and inclement weather conditions exist.

BENIFITS:
We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long
- Term disability for Full-Time employees. Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• For Natural Resource Technician I: HS Diploma or GED and satisfactory work history.
• For Natural Resource Technician II:
  Requires a High School Diploma or GED and 36 months progressively responsible experience equivalent to the Technician I or equivalent level, related to wildlife, natural resource management or other closely related field. An Associate's Degree in the applicable science will substitute for experience. (Must submit transcripts for credit).
• Requires a valid driver's license and be eligible for the Tribes' vehicle insurance and maintain throughout employment. Driving record must qualify for a U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operators Identification card.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires knowledge and skill in identifying fish in the Upper Columbia Basin is highly valued (preferred.)
• Requires knowledge of standard fishery techniques.
• Requires basic knowledge of biological data collection.
• Requires accurate identification of freshwater fish species of the Columbia River basin.
• Requires basic sampling gear and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Requires working knowledge of computers for word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software for data entry and web browser for researching sampling equipment.
• Requires the skill of attention to detail.
• Requires experience using hand and power tools, and proper care and maintenance of tools.
• Requires sufficient knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation to prepare professional correspondence.
• Requires sufficient human relations skill to work productively and cooperatively with diverse teams, exercise patience when dealing with internal and external customers, and convey technical concepts.
• Requires the ability to efficiently fulfill the responsibilities of this position and ensure the success of the Colville Tribes' Okanogan Basin Monitoring and Evaluation Program.
• Requires the ability to perform duties in both an office environment and at field sites where work is performed.
• Requires the ability to execute duties and responsibilities as assigned in a timely fashion.
• Requires excellent attendance.
• Requires the ability to apply standard fisheries related laboratory and field methods to gather data.
• Requires the ability to accurately identify freshwater fish species of the Columbia River basin. Requires the ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, crew and the general public.
• Requires the ability to organize and prioritize work to achieve results, goals and objectives on time.
• Requires the ability to operate equipment, including hand and power tools and sampling gear, safely and effectively.
• Requires the ability to maintain equipment.
• Requires the ability to effectively troubleshoot problems with equipment.
• Requires the ability to understand and follow applicable regulations and standards to maintain a safe work environment.
• Requires the ability to remind others of safety practices to minimize the likelihood of accidents.
• Requires the ability to effective handle adverse situations, making appropriate decisions, working calmly and accurately.
• Requires the ability to use field equipment.
• Requires the ability to write and speak clearly and effectively.
• Requires the ability to collect, compile, and record scientific data. and ability to work collaboratively.
• Requires the ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment as a team member in a pleasant and efficient manner.
• Requires the ability to work independently and follow instructions out to completion. Towing and backing boat experience, preferred.
• The position incumbent must be able to function indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Requires the ability to use near vision to read printed materials.
• Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations in person and over the phone.
• Requires…