Conservation Technician

Job Summary

The Colville Tribes is seeking a highly skilled Natural Resources Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing tasks associated with the management of fisheries resources, including determining the presence or absence of fish, monitoring environmental conditions in lakes and streams, and evaluating the effectiveness of fish stocking programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks associated with the management of fisheries resources, including determination of presences or absence of fish, monitor environmental conditions in lakes and streams, and evaluate the effectiveness of fish stocking programs.
• Conduct fieldwork, including collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining accurate records.
• Collaborate with other team members to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including tribal members, community groups, and other government agencies.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and technologies related to natural resource management.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, crew, and the general public.
• Organize and prioritize work to achieve results, goals, and objectives on time.
• Maintain equipment and perform basic repairs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and satisfactory work history required for Natural Resource Technician I.
• 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.
• 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.
• Requires a Washington State boater's safety course within 90 days of employment.
• Requires demonstrated knowledge and skill to perform the functions of the position.
• Requires knowledge of Tribal fish and wildlife codes, laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Requires knowledge of standard fishery assessment techniques and biological data collection.
• Requires accurate identification of freshwater fish species of the Columbia River basin.
• Requires the ability to do basic repairs and conduct routine equipment maintenance.
• Requires the ability to efficiently use a computer daily for data entry.
• 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 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 understand and follow applicable regulations and standards to maintain a safe work environment.
• Requires the ability to effectively handle adverse situations, making appropriate decisions, working calmly, and accurately.
• Requires the ability to write and speak clearly and effectively. Requires the ability to collect, compile, and record scientific data.
• 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.
• The position incumbent must possess the physical ability to perform arduous tasks, including heavy lifting, pulling, and walking over uneven terrain.
• 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 manual and finger dexterity to write, use a keyboard at an acceptable rate that meets department deadlines and accuracy standards, operate a computer or iPad, and use other standardized office equipment, almost always requiring repetitive motions.
• Requires the ability to sit or stand for considerable periods of time (hours).
• Requires the ability to walk, bend, stoop, and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Requires the ability and willingness to work a variable schedule, including evenings, early mornings, holidays, and weekends as the work dictates.
• Requires overnight travel at times.
• Requires the ability to travel for meetings, training, and conference participation as necessary.
• Requires the ability to drive/haul trailers and operate boats in all types of weather.
• Requires the ability and willingness to work in varying, sometimes remote locations in all types of weather.
• Requires the ability and willingness to work indoors in an office or laboratory setting.
• Requires ability to work and drive in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to work comfortably on boats, docks, and catwalks around swift moving cold water.