Field Fish & Wildlife Technician I — Outdoor, Temporary

County of Sonoma (CA); Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoma Water is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Technician I for temporary, extra-help work across Sonoma County. The role focuses on field activities supporting fish and wildlife monitoring, habitat assessments, and restoration under senior staff guidance.

Typical duties include collecting data in streams and estuaries, operating monitoring equipment, and assisting with surveys for protected species. The position requires outdoor work, valid driver’s license, and ability to work 10-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Education/experience in biology or environmental studies.
• Familiarity with natural resource monitoring methods.
• Experience with field data collection and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor fisheries using methods such as trapping, electrofishing, snorkeling, spawner surveys, and video monitoring.
• Assist with pinniped monitoring and estuary management.
• Conduct habitat, geomorphic, and hydrologic monitoring using field tools and drones.
• Perform water quality and algae monitoring; assist with restoration tasks.
• Carry out pre-construction surveys for nesting birds and aquatic species.
• Assist with botanical and wetland surveys and habitat characterizations.
• Support field crews in applying BMPs and regulatory permit conditions.

Skills

Fieldwork

Biology

Data collection

Public engagement

Education

Biology coursework

Tools

GPS

Drones

Electrofishing gear

Job description

Sonoma Water is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Technician I for temporary, extra-help work across Sonoma County. The role focuses on field activities supporting fish and wildlife monitoring, habitat assessments, and restoration under senior staff guidance.

Typical duties include collecting data in streams and estuaries, operating monitoring equipment, and assisting with surveys for protected species. The position requires outdoor work, valid driver’s license, and ability to work 10-hour shifts.