Field Fish & Wildlife Technician II — Extra Help

County-of-Sonoma-; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoma Water is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Technician II (Extra Help) to support and lead field monitoring efforts across streams, rivers, and estuaries. The role emphasizes fisheries monitoring, habitat assessments, and data collection under supervision, with opportunities to lead projects and collaborate with senior staff.

The position requires practical field skills, willingness to work outdoors in varied weather, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Biological/ecological coursework or training.
• Knowledge of natural resource monitoring methods.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain.
• Valid California driver's license may be required depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor fisheries using methods like downstream migrant trapping, electrofishing, snorkeling, spawner surveys, and video monitoring.
• Pinniped monitoring to assist estuary management.
• Conduct habitat, geomorphic, and hydrologic monitoring with field tools and drones.
• Water quality and algae monitoring.
• Assist in restoration tasks and project surveys.
• Lead data collection efforts as needed and perform QA/QC of field data.

Skills

Biological monitoring

Field data collection

Team collaboration

Ability to work outdoors

Driver's license

Education

Biology or ecology coursework

Tools

Field survey tools

Flow meters

Drones

Water quality meters

Job description

Sonoma Water is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Technician II (Extra Help) to support and lead field monitoring efforts across streams, rivers, and estuaries. The role emphasizes fisheries monitoring, habitat assessments, and data collection under supervision, with opportunities to lead projects and collaborate with senior staff.

The position requires practical field skills, willingness to work outdoors in varied weather, and a valid driver’s license.