On-call Temporary Biological/Hydrological Field Technician

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Stillwater Sciences is seeking highly motivated and talented junior- to mid-level biologists to join our interdisciplinary staff for on-call temporary positions. We are looking for technicians interested in applying their knowledge of California hydrology, ecology, and/or geomorphology to a variety of projects in central California.

Responsibilities may include direct observation (snorkel) surveys, electrofishing, construction monitoring, wildlife surveys, plant identification and surveys, flow monitoring, groundwater monitoring, data entry, and/or habitat assessments. This is an on-call temporary position. 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 or opportunity.

The ideal applicant should have:

• A minimum of a BS or BA in biology or natural resource field with 1–2+ years’ experience in the environmental field
• Excellent fish, wildlife, and/or plant identification skills, preferable with a technical specialty (e.g., aquatic ecology, birds, herpetofauna, small mammals, plants, etc.)
• Experience conducting backpack electrofishing, snorkel surveys, water temperature and flow monitoring, special-status wildlife and/or plant species surveys, or habitat assessments in central California
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Endurance to work long days (10- to 14-hours)
• Good attitude and the ability to hike to remote and steep field locations in all types of weather
• Competency to follow directions and field safety protocols
• Solid navigational skills using maps and GPS
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel software programs
• Attention to detail and commitment to sound science

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

• Pre-construction surveys and/or construction monitoring as part of project permit compliance
• Fish population monitoring (electrofishing), wildlife surveys, and/or botanical surveys including habitat assessments
• Data processing including recording and entering data with quality control checks
• Maintaining good communication with field lead or project manager
• Supporting report production through writing and construction of tables, figures, and appendices