Job Type
Temporary
Description
Trout Unlimited is a national organization with 300,000 members and supporters organized into over 400 chapters and councils nationwide. These dedicated grassroots volunteers are matched by a respected staff of organizers, lawyers, policy experts, and scientists, who work out of more than 45 offices across the country. Our mission is to conserve, protect, and restore North America’s cold-water fisheries and their watersheds.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Aquatic Resources Field Technician will report directly to the Great Lakes Field Coordinator and will assist TU staff with projects aimed to restore aquatic connectivity, in-stream, and riparian habitat, and promote the long-term values associated with aquatic restoration. Project duties will primarily include field data collection using a variety of field and survey equipment (e.g., tablet, laser level, total station, etc.). Other duties will/may include various biological assessments, assisting with on-the-ground implementation efforts (e.g., riparian plantings), and possible assistance in project planning, construction oversight, public engagement, and project monitoring. The anticipated employment date range is late May through October 2023. Project work areas will be located primarily in Michigan’s Central and Western Upper Peninsula.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct a variety of stream surveys including
- fisheries surveys
- geomorphic assessments
- aquatic organism passage assessments
- other biological assessments
- Attend project planning meetings as necessary
- Assist in the planning, training and coordination of volunteer-based programs
This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
· Working towards or completed a B.S. in a field related to fisheries management, aquatic ecology, watershed management, geomorphology, or biological systems engineering.
· Experience using biological field equipment (e.g., electrofishing equipment, surveying equipment, D-nets, etc.).
· Experience with biological assessments (e.g., macroinvertebrates, fish, habitat, etc.).
· Experience with data entry using Microsoft Excel and Access.
· Working knowledge of principles and practices of aquatic resource management.
· Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
· Self-motivated and highly energetic, with excellent time-management skills.
· Ability to work in rugged terrain often transporting heavier field equipment.
· Ability and willingness to travel. Valid driver’s license and own vehicle required.
· The position will require frequent overnight to relatively remote areas.
· Some weekend and evening work may be required.
· Passion for protecting and restoring trout populations and their watersheds.
HOW TO APPLY
Please upload a resume and cover letter using TU’s Paylocity application system linked below.
Salary Description
$15/hour
