Field Wildlife & Fisheries Technician I (Outdoor)

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

Job summary

Sonoma Water is hiring multiple temporary, extra-help Fish and Wildlife Technicians at the I level. The role involves outdoor fieldwork across Sonoma County with shifts of 10 hours, four days a week, totaling 40 hours. Expect periodic weekends or extended days as needed.

Starting salary is up to $41.65 per hour. The position emphasizes collaboration, safety near water, and knowledge of wildlife monitoring methods and equipment. A California driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Education or training in biological or ecological projects.
• Experience with natural resource monitoring methods.
• Knowledge of equipment used to monitor fish and wildlife biology.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor fisheries using methods like downstream migrant trapping, electrofishing, snorkeling, spawner surveys, and video monitoring.
• Assist with pinniped monitoring for estuary management.
• Conduct habitat, geomorphic, and hydrologic monitoring using field tools, flow meters, and drones.
• Perform water quality and algae monitoring.
• Carry out restoration tasks such as planting and site maintenance.
• Conduct pre-construction surveys for nesting birds and aquatic species.

Skills

Field monitoring

Wildlife biology

Data collection

Public outreach

Driving a pickup

Education

Biology or environmental science coursework

Tools

Field survey equipment

Flow meters

Drones

Water quality meters

Job description

Sonoma Water is hiring multiple temporary, extra-help Fish and Wildlife Technicians at the I level. The role involves outdoor fieldwork across Sonoma County with shifts of 10 hours, four days a week, totaling 40 hours. Expect periodic weekends or extended days as needed.

Starting salary is up to $41.65 per hour. The position emphasizes collaboration, safety near water, and knowledge of wildlife monitoring methods and equipment. A California driver’s license is required.