Field Aquatic Technician: Dam-Impact Fish Sampling

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

LEAD courses

Free sports events

Job summary

NC State University is seeking a Temporary Aquatic Field Technician to lead field fish sampling and collect stream habitat data in Kings Mountain, NC. The role supports a project evaluating the impacts of dam removal on freshwater fish and habitats, with a flexible schedule that may include weekends and long field days.

Ideal candidates have a biology/environmental science background, field-work experience, and boating familiarity. Valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level training in biology, environmental science, hydrology, natural resources, or related field.
• Experience conducting field-work in environmental discipline through previous positions or coursework.
• Comfortable working on large waterbodies (rivers, lakes, reservoirs).

Responsibilities

• Lead field fish sampling and identify species.
• Collect stream habitat data for project evaluating impacts of dam removal on freshwater fish and stream habitat.
• May require some weekend work and flexible schedule.

Skills

Field sampling

Fieldwork experience

R programming

Boating experience

Electrofishing

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/environmental science/natural resources

Tools

Electrofishing equipment

R programming

Acoustic telemetry

Job description

NC State University is seeking a Temporary Aquatic Field Technician to lead field fish sampling and collect stream habitat data in Kings Mountain, NC. The role supports a project evaluating the impacts of dam removal on freshwater fish and habitats, with a flexible schedule that may include weekends and long field days.

Ideal candidates have a biology/environmental science background, field-work experience, and boating familiarity. Valid driver's license is required.