Seasonal Field Technicians

Stillwater Sciences assists government agencies, NGOs, and private clients with environmental planning, permitting, and problem-solving. Our biologists and physical scientists use a multi-disciplinary approach to understand environmental impacts and the interdependence of ecosystem processes.

We have 66 dedicated and enthusiastic employees located along the West Coast in four main offices. We maintain a collaborative work environment that promotes productive and rigorous applied science. We pride ourselves on defining and shaping our individual careers in a way that provides a healthy rhythm of work and life responsibilities. Success at Stillwater requires a healthy blend of passion, commitment, flexibility, and teamwork. Think you have what it takes? We'd love to hear from you!

Position Overview:

Stillwater Sciences is seeking biological field technicians (especially fisheries and fish habitat) to support various field efforts from August through November 2013. These are temporary seasonal positions. Duration of each field effort may range between two and ten consecutive days.

Field efforts may be scheduled on short notice and field personnel will need to confirm their availability or unavailability for a given field effort on short notice. Applicants need not be available for every field effort.

Temporary positions are based out of California. Our office is in Berkeley; and field locations include the Coastal San Francisco Bay area. Several field technicians needed. 

Qualifications:

All applicants will be considered. The ideal applicant should have: 

• Experience working in streams and rivers
• Undergraduate degree (or degree in progress) in biology or natural resource field Experience in one or more of the following areas: stream snorkeling surveys, electrofishing, stream fish habitat surveys, and instream flow sampling fish, wildlife, or plant identification and sampling techniques
• Attention to detail and commitment to sound science
• Good attitude and willingness to work outside in all types of weather and terrain
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Competency to follow directions and field safety protocols
• Endurance to work long days (10-14-hour days) 

Responsibilities:

Depending on the project, the field technician may be responsible for: 

• Surveys of fish and fish habitat; stream flows, physical conditions, and water quality; plants
• Identification and proper handling of trout and salmon (training will be provided)
• Construction monitoring for wildlife and permit compliance
• Recording and entering data into databases, and performing quality control checks
• Maintaining good communication with field lead or project manager 

Compensation: Hourly rate is commensurate with qualifications.

To Apply:

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