NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Fisheries Technician

Division: Natural Resources/Fisheries Position Status: Seasonal Full Time Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Scale Grade: Range 9,10,11

Reports To: Lead Fisheries Technician

 

Brief Summary Of Job Responsibilities:

  1. Assist the Fisheries Biologist in the implementation of the program’s goals and objectives.
  2. Assist in the setup and implementation of Kawerak’s fisheries monitoring and research projects.
  3. Conduct enumeration and sampling activities as outlined in the Kawerak Fisheries Procedures Manual and ensure that the data collected is of a high and consistent quality.
  4. Responsible for daily functioning of camps and fisheries sampling equipment. Ensure that fisheries sampling equipment such as weirs, towers, lights, flash panels and enumeration devices are managed in a proactive manner, which minimizes the likelihood of loss of data or physical damage to those systems.
  5. Assist in the maintenance and efficient functioning of vehicles, boats and other equipment.
  6. Operate equipment safely and responsibly and to treat equipment in such a manner as to prevent loss or damage.
  7. Keep camp clean and treat surrounding lands and waters in a responsible manner.
  8. Conduct other duties as assigned by the Fisheries Biologist, Camp Coordinator or Lead Fisheries Technician.

 

Qualifications:

  1. High School Diploma or GED or 1 season applicable experience.
  2. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and work well with others.
  3. Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds and work efficiently in difficult environmental conditions.
  4. Must be able to recognize all species of resident and anadromous fish.
  5. Experienced in the operation of outboard powered boats.
  6. Must be able to live and work in remote locations for extended periods of time.
  7. Must be willing and able to use firearms for personal protection.
  8. Must be knowledgeable of the local region where fisheries projects occur and be familiar with the culture, traditions and lifestyles of the people of the Bering Straits Region.

 

Native Preference as per Public Law 93-638 (Approved 04/09/02)

Contact Reatha Bahnke, HR Specialist for an application and more information regarding this position. Completed applications must be received no later than by 5:00 pm on date of deadline. Kawerak, Inc. Human Resources Department • PO Box 948 • 500 Street • Nome, AK 99762 • (907) 443-5231 • Fax (907) 443-4443 • E-mail: personnel@kawerak.org