Position Summary:

Essential Functions

• Physically move sonar camera into different depths along the bank, IN the River
• Responsible for sensitive and biologically significant data
• Ensure recording capabilities and data capture
• Make standardized observations such as species identification, length, weight, behavior, and growth
• Collect and organize fish passage video data, temperature data, precipitation data, and river discharge data
• Summarize and input biological or habitat data on field forms, electronic data loggers, and/or desktop computers. May assist with QA/QC process, preliminary data summaries and analyses, technical report writing, or database management.

Knowledge Required by the Position

At the lower end of the range, employees use knowledge of basic arithmetic, reading, writing, and data collection to perform routine or repetitive tasks.

At the upper end of the position range, employees use knowledge of the basic principles and protocols of fish biology to make readings, measurements, and observations; execute tests; collect samples, etc. If complex equipment systems are operated, the employee has the knowledge to perform calibrations or adjustments to achieve desired results.

Additional Mandatory Skills:

• use of basic hand tools
• strong swimming capabilities
• ability to lift 50 lbs
• fish species ID skills
• operate handheld data recorder
• compile and collect neat and accurate data
• specific software skills (spreadsheet, word processing, database, statistical)
• oral communication skills
• written communication skills
• construction, fabrication and installation skills
• repair & maintain equipment

Physical Demands:

Demands are moderate. Traveling from Covelo to the worksite in Dos Rios, CA, with light hiking around river bar will be required daily. Data will be reviewed in office setting.

Work Environment:

Majority of the work is performed in an office setting with adequate lighting, heating and ventilation. A significant portion of work is performed in the field where employee will be in the river, at moderate flows, in rough weather. Walking, and carrying sensitive equipment over rocks and into water. Field work involves exposure to all types of weather, slippery rocks, trails, irregular terrain, insects, poison oak, rough or fast-moving water, or cold-water temperatures. Work at high elevations or aboard boats may be required.

Indian Preference:

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian PreferenceAct (title 25, US Code, Section 472 and 473). In other than the above, the Round Valley Indian Tribes is an equal opportunity employer.

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