Field Biologist: Fish & Wildlife Technician II (Temp)

County of Sonoma; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Sonoma seeks multiple Fish and Wildlife Technicians II - Extra Help to support the Environmental Resources Division. The role focuses on field biology, monitoring fisheries and habitat, with duties ranging from data collection to lead tasks under senior staff supervision.

Starting pay is up to $50.36/hour, with typical 10-hour shifts across four days, outdoors throughout Sonoma County. Ideal candidates will have biological/ecological education, field monitoring experience, and the

Qualifications

• Education or training related to biological/ecological projects
• Knowledge of natural resources monitoring methods
• Ability to work in field conditions near water
• Experience with data collection and field computers/tablets
• Carrying out collaborative, team-oriented work style

Responsibilities

• Monitor fisheries using downstream migrant trapping, electrofishing, snorkeling, spawner surveys, and video monitoring
• Assist estuary management with pinniped monitoring
• Conduct physical habitat, geomorphic, and hydrologic monitoring with field tools
• Perform water quality and algae monitoring
• Assist with habitat restoration tasks and site maintenance
• Conduct pre-construction surveys for nesting birds and other species
• Collaborate with field crews on vegetation and sediment management
• Handle data collection and QA/QC in the field

Skills

Biological monitoring knowledge

Fieldwork experience

Time management

Public relations

Education

Biology/ecology education

Tools

Water measurement tools

Job description

County of Sonoma seeks multiple Fish and Wildlife Technicians II - Extra Help to support the Environmental Resources Division. The role focuses on field biology, monitoring fisheries and habitat, with duties ranging from data collection to lead tasks under senior staff supervision.

Starting pay is up to $50.36/hour, with typical 10-hour shifts across four days, outdoors throughout Sonoma County. Ideal candidates will have biological/ecological education, field monitoring experience, and the