Fisheries Technician

Fisheries Technician Temporary position. May last up to 6 months. Job Summary Seasonal technicians support PGE's Fisheries, Terrestrial, Water Quality, and Parks programs during the spring outmigration of summer steelhead, spring Chinook, and sockeye salmon smolts. Under the technical oversight of full-time staff, technicians perform time-sensitive field and facility work that supports Pelton Round Butte license commitments, including reintroducing salmon and steelhead to the upper Deschutes Basin. Key Responsibilities Process fish daily at the Selective Water Withdrawal (SWW) facility and Pelton Trap, seven days per week Transport smolts downstream daily and assist with hauling summer steelhead and spring Chinook to and from three upper basin acclimation ponds Operate three rotary screw traps in the upper Deschutes Basin and assist with PIT tagging and reservoir releases Conduct redband trout surveys on the Metolius River and Whychus Creek, and assist with angler surveys Assist with monthly water quality sampling in the lower Deschutes River and reservoirs Support terrestrial work, including weed monitoring and spraying, fence maintenance and construction, ladder and guzzler inspections, shoreline surveys, and eagle productivity surveys, as needed. Assist PGE parks staff with opening-day preparation and maintenance operations as needed Maintain monitoring equipment and help ensure accurate, complete data collection. Boating experience, preferred Education, Experience, and Certifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Related college coursework preferred in a designated specialty, such as fisheries or aquatic science. Experience: Typically requires two or fewer years of experience in a related field. Functional Competencies Basic knowledge of processes and procedures within the assigned technical area. Basic ability to interpret relevant technical information. Basic knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and safety requirements. Basic proficiency with office computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Basic knowledge of company and department-specific systems and tools. General Competencies Basic knowledge of the company and utility industry. Basic problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail. Physical and Cognitive Demands Cognitive Level: Basic. Requires the ability to use common sense to carry out simple or straightforward instructions and meet initial screening requirements. Cognitive Abilities Adheres to established response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasks. Follows accuracy standards and completes decision-making tasks. Interacts effectively and collaboratively within a team environment. Communicates and solves problems effectively under stress. Responds and adapts to frequent change. Accepts constructive feedback and demonstrates self-awareness. Recognizes opportunities for improvement and takes ownership of development areas. Applies lessons learned to avoid repeating mistakes in similar work situations. Collaborates successfully with peers, managers, and others throughout the organization. Demonstrates sound memory and the ability to process and consistently apply new information to work tasks. Schedule and Attendance Requirements Adheres to an established work schedule, including start and stop times and designated breaks and meal periods, as applicable. Works extended hours when required by the position and applicable overtime provisions. Works a variable schedule as needed. Reports to work and performs duties during periods of severe inclement weather, as required. Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance consistent with established standards and position requirements. Ability to work weekends, with two days off in a row as a set schedule Benefits PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. Additional Information Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric. PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to #J-18808-Ljbffr