Environmental Assessment Services, LLC · 15 hours ago
Fisheries Technician- McNary Dam
Umatilla, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$22.34/hr - $29.67/hrEnvironmental Assessment Services, LLC is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Fisheries Technician to assist on a contract providing Biological Services to the US Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District. The role involves fish sampling, monitoring fish health, and conducting inspections at the McNary Dam, as well as recording and reporting data related to fish and environmental conditions.
ComplianceEnvironmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Assist with sampling fish at USACE hydroelectric projects, including juvenile salmonid and non-salmonid species identification, look for fin clips, weigh, measure, identify injuries and diseases on the fish
Monitor fish health and recirculation system while sampling fish
Accurately record information in spreadsheets and collate and summarize information to write weekly and annual reports on fish information
Conduct juvenile and adult fishway inspections of the dam and fish facility to ensure operations follow criteria as set forth in the USACE Fish Passage Plan
Piscivorous avian predator identification
Deploy and download HOBO temperature monitors and weather station data from June 15 to August 31
Accurately record temperature and weather information in spreadsheets and collate and summarize information to provide daily, weekly and annual temperature reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a natural resources field or a closely related discipline or an Associate's degree in a natural resources field or a closely related discipline with relevant work experience
Experience as a fisheries technician or biologist, evaluating the health of juvenile salmonids
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access) in Windows, including generating tables from Excel, preparing data deliverables and writing scientific reports in Word, and utilizing Access
Experience with fish handling
Experience with anesthetizing fish
Work experience at a large hydroelectric project smolt collection facility
Experience with avian identification
Ability to work independently
Ability to take direction and work collaboratively with a wide range of personalities
Strong organization skills and detail oriented
Ability to accurately interpret and follow established protocols, guidelines, and procedures
Ability to produce accurate, timely and quality work products and be accountable for meeting objectives
Ability to meet USACE requirements and security clearances to work at dam sites on the Snake and Columbia rivers. This includes about 8 hours of online training that must be completed before the first on-site shift at a dam
Knowledge of Snake and Columbia rivers fish species
Generate an accurate weekly report that is distributed to state and federal agencies
Knowledge of HOBO temperature monitoring and weather station equipment
Ability to download HOBO and weather station data, accurately maintain spreadsheets of this data and disseminate this data in daily, weekly and annual reports
Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, walking up to 5 miles per day, and working outdoors in various weather conditions and around spiders/insects
Must have reliable transportation and be able to commute to remote locations
Must be available to work regularly scheduled shifts for the duration of the season (back-up staffing is limited)
Must be willing to work early morning, be onsite by 0630 and work until the late morning or early afternoon)
Housing and mileage to the project site is not provided
May be required to work holidays and/or weekends. We sample every other day, for the field season
Ability to adapt to variable work schedules and potentially work at other project to assist with other monitoring efforts
Benefits
401k with 4% Company Match
Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability
Health care and dependent care spending accounts
Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
Life insurance and more
Company
Environmental Assessment Services, LLC
Environmental Assessment Services, LLC (EAS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Natives of Kodiak, Inc. EAS is an SBA-certified 8(a) company.
Founded in 2005
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2025-10-18
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