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Cornell University · 1 day ago

Temporary Fisheries Technician (Section of Natural Resources); New Paltz, New York

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20.60/hr - $20.60/hr

0+ years exp

Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is seeking a Temporary Fisheries Technician to assist with the monitoring of anadromous river herring in the Hudson River. The role involves data collection, fish identification, and operating fishing equipment in collaboration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Use large fishing gears (300-foot haul seine, 100-foot beach seine, gill nets and other types of fishing sampling gears)

Operate outboard boats for deploying and retrieving gear

Trailer boats to and from sampling locations

Fish identification and enumeration

Collect biological data and water quality data

Data entry and quality assurance

Prepare and mount fish scales for age analyses

Qualification

Fisheries experienceData collectionFish identificationBiological data collectionWater quality dataComputer useOutdoor workTeam collaborationWork ethic

Required

High School Diploma and 6+ months of experience in agriculture, field biology, ecology, or a similar setting, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Will be expected to work flexible hours, occasional evenings, and weekends as job functions require

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including the ability to retrieve sampling gears, which requires strenuous pulling and lifting

Able to maneuver in and out of boats

Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-based work environment under challenging field conditions

Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather

Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position, and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver's license

Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing