Lead Aquatic Field Technician — Dam Removal Studies

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Empl

LEAD courses

Attend non-revenue sporting events for

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

North Carolina State University in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Temporary Aquatic Field Technician to lead field fish sampling, identify species with a dichotomous key, and collect stream habitat data for evaluating the impacts of dam removal on freshwater fish and habitats. The role supports the Applied Ecology department with fieldwork from 9am-5pm, some weekends possible.

Required are a Bachelor’s level degree in biology or related field, field-work experience, and comfort working on large

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, use dichotomous key to identify fish, collect stream habitat data for project evaluating impacts of dam removal on freshwater fish and stream habitat.

Skills

Field-work experience

Water safety

R programming

Boating experience

Education

Bachelor’s level training in biology or related field

Tools

Electrofishing gear

Acoustic telemetry equipment

Watercraft operation

Job description

North Carolina State University in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Temporary Aquatic Field Technician to lead field fish sampling, identify species with a dichotomous key, and collect stream habitat data for evaluating the impacts of dam removal on freshwater fish and habitats. The role supports the Applied Ecology department with fieldwork from 9am-5pm, some weekends possible.

Required are a Bachelor’s level degree in biology or related field, field-work experience, and comfort working on large