CRAMER FISH SCIENCES (CFS) HAS AN IMMEDIATE NEED FOR A SEASONAL BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN BASED OUT OF OUR WEST SACRAMENTO, CA OFFICE.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely conduct field and lab work under supervision for a wide array of projects
• Perform hands on work which may include fish trapping and tagging, visual estimation techniques (e.g., snorkeling, redd surveys), collecting physical environmental data (e.g., water quality, channel bathymetry)
• Implement logistical items such as purchasing of equipment and supplies
• Perform other duties as assigned

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to complete work assigned by project leaders

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with strong organization and coordination skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks with overlapping deadlines

• Ability to accurately interpret and follow established protocols, guidelines, and procedures

• Ability to produce accurate, timely and quality work products and be accountable for meeting objectives

• Ability to work collaboratively with others to resolve problems

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to express and exchange ideas

• Positive energy as evidenced in an optimistic outlook, a sense of humor and a disposition to encourage.

CANDIDATES MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH, AND ABLE TO:

• work in an aquatic environment including working from a boat platform, swimming and wading in rivers, streams, and lakes
• work effectively in inclement weather, including hot, cold, rain and fog conditions
• lift 40 pounds
• work irregular hours (including weekends and evenings) in various kinds of weather and potentially rugged terrain on occasion in order to meet project deadlines
• travel – field work may require extended travel to remote areas for 2-3 days at a time.  Able to drive safely in a variety of weather conditions for extended distances.
• possible long periods of computerized data analysis in an office environment

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience operating boats, outboard motors, 4-wheel drive vehicles, trailers and other equipment utilized in field surveys and studies
• Environmental science experience including, stream ecology, fisheries, or limnology
• Data recording and management

EDUCATION/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• FISHERIES AND/OR RESTORATION EXPERTISE:  DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO WORK ALONE OR AS PART OF A TEAM COLLECTING HIGH-QUALITY FIELD OR LABORATORY DATA. WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND ITS APPLICATION IN FIELD EXPERIMENTS.

• SCIENCE-BUSINESS BALANCE.  Demonstrated expertise and be passionate about science, natural resources and resolving complex fishery problems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Biology, or related science degree, or four years of related experience, or a combination of undergraduate education and related experience

• Proficient with MS Office Suite

• Demonstrated skills in data collection

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Paid sick leave
• Expected duration is 6 months

CRAMER FISH SCIENCES IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:  ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS AND WILL NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY.

Inquiries please contact: recruiting@fishsciences.net