Surveying Aide- Albany, OR

Job Description

Job Description

EAS is looking for a Surveying Aide to assist with a study to monitor juvenile salmonid outmigration through USACE dams using rotary screw traps 2-3 days per week . Crew members will be required to assist on other EAS projects, as needed.

Housing is not provided, but the pay range is $21.00-$23.00/hr. plus $5.09 in health and welfare dollars.

A typical day for the Surveying Aide will consist of the following:

• Work collaboratively in teams to conduct fieldwork, generally within a 40-hour workweek, but some overtime may occasionally be required to meet project goals.
• Travelling highways, single lane roads, and forest roads in various driving conditions.
• Navigating unimproved shoreline areas by foot.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information effectively.
• Identifying, sampling, tagging, and accurately recording relevant data for native and non-native fish species in Oregon, with an emphasis on salmonid species.
• Conducting routine maintenance of rotary screw traps, vehicles, and sampling gear.

Desired Qualifications:

• ~1 year of experience in the fisheries field preferred.
• Graduated or currently enrolled in a university with a focus on fish and wildlife, biology, or ecology.
• Experience providing technical support related to production, research, operations or program administration efforts in laboratories, field, or other settings.
• Experience identifying and sampling native and nonnative fish species in the PNW, with an emphasis on salmonid species.
• Repairing and troubleshooting field gear (mechanical experience a plus).
• Experience in fish surveys and sampling techniques.
• Experience operating kayaks or inflatable boats (kayak/raft) in moving water.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work 10+ hour days in diverse outdoor environments, including forests, rivers, streams, and lakes, often in remote locations.
• Ability to work in inclement weather, such as rain, fog, or extreme temperatures, including ability to drive in such conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and traverse uneven terrain.
• Must be a proficient swimmer and able to operate in cold water conditions.
• Ability and willingness to adjust work locations, sampling methods, and schedules (including weekends and evenings) based on project priorities.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

This position will require spending most of the time outdoors during the work shift in variable weather conditions and sometimes remote locations, at day or night. Fisheries Science Aids will work in streams with uneven and slippery surfaces, on or near moving water, may have to wade to certain traps, and/or use boats to gain access to a trap.

As a Federal Contract Employer, KOMAN Families of Companies follows Federal Laws as it pertains to drug testing. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Federal Law. It is important to note although a State may have legalized a controlled substance, if the controlled substance is illegal per Federal Law, it is then considered to be illegal. KOMAN Families of Companies is a Drug-Free Workplace. Successful completion of a background and DMV record check also must be completed prior to hire.

Preference will be given to Natives of Kodiak, Inc. Shareholders and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i)

Environmental Assessment Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories are encouraged to apply.