Seasonal Fisheries Technician

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Opens: December 5, 2008
Closes: February 27, 2009

FISHERIES TECHNICIAN

LOCATION: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Wildlife Section
Elkins Operations Center, P.O. Box 67 Elkins, WV 26241

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: up to 3

DUTIES: Participates as a fisheries technician in a statewide stream classification project investigating patterns relating to fish diversity and abundance, habitat quality and availability, water chemistry, and aquatic invertebrate community dynamics. Incumbent will work as crew member with the following duties: (1) field sampling of fishes, physical habitat data, water quality, and invertebrates; (2) laboratory technician responsible for sorting and identification of fishes and invertebrates; and (3) data entry. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Incumbent will be responsible for accurate measurement and recording of field data as well as care and maintenance of field gear, laboratory facilities, and vehicles.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: BS in fisheries or a closely related field. The selected candidates will have experience in scientific methods of measurement and recording of field data and handling of fish, water chemistry, habitat, and aquatic macroinvertebrate samples. In addition, knowledge of laboratory methods and procedures is necessary. Field season begins in April and will continue until mid-October. Additional laboratory work may be available after field season. The applicant must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to work extended stays in field locales. Bunkhouse lodging is available when not in the field.

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: April 1 to October 30 (1040 hours maximum in a calendar year). Starting date variance is available to graduating students.

WAGE RATE: $8.50 - $9.50/hr commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY: Send completed Application for Temporary Employment to the office listed above, attention David Thorne.


The State of West Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer