Fisheries Technician II

Job Description

Job Description

This position is focused on assisting with the production and planting of these native plants. This includes, but is not limited to, seed collection, seed cleaning and storage, seed propagation, cutting collection and storage, cutting propagation, out-planting on project sites, ground maintenance, irrigation maintenance, and on the job training. Infrequently, applicant may be asked to assist monitoring or field crew with respective duties. Work takes place mostly outside, but is ever changing depending on season, weather, and nursery needs. Applicant will be expected to work in inclement weather, stand and move for many hours, lift up to 201bs, and be flexible in work flows with reasonable accommodation. Applicant will be expected to follow instructions and standard operating procedures to the best of their ability. Applicant should be fine working in large groups or independently for any amount of time. Applicant will be expected to work while standing, sitting, kneeling, and frequent bending and lifting for long periods with reasonable accommodation. Applicant should be able to lift/move objects of up to 50 lbs. Work will be conducted both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather. Some weather clothing will be provided dependent on task.

Duty Station: Prairie City, Oregon.

Applicant must have a valid driver's license and be comfortable driving ATV/UTV/Work trucks. Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and a background check Must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. equivalent and be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to work in a team or independently in an outdoor setting in a safe and efficient manner. Basic computer skills, and an understanding of Office Suites. Basic understanding of plants and growing operations. Experience in native plant propagation and knowledge of Eastern Oregon riparian plants. A background in botany, plant ecology, restoration, horticulture, natural resources, or related fields

Benefits include: Excellent medical insurance with low annual maximum-out-of-pocket costs, plus vision and dental. Available flex spending plan for daycare and medical costs. Also available are numerous supplemental insurance packages. 401(k) or ROTH retirement with up to 5% employer matching after one year of employment. Eleven days of paid holidays and Personal time off (PTO) accruing at 130 hours annually with increases after three years of continuous service.