Senior Natural Resources Technician & Field Lead

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation; Washington; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer contributions

Disability coverage

Paid holidays, sick leave, annual/leav

Job summary

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are seeking a Natural Resources Technician Senior/Lead for field work surrounding aquatic invasive species programs on the Colville Reservation. You will conduct electrofishing, gillnetting, weir and trap studies, and assist with diet analyses.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, data entry, and driving; a Class A CDL is required. This is a full-time, non-exempt role demanding long hours, travel, and variable weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in wildlife or natural resources (or related) with transcripts.
• Or an Associate degree with required work experience and transcripts.
• Experience in field sampling and data collection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys for aquatic invasive species monitoring.
• Perform electrofishing, gillnetting, and trap studies in reservation waters.
• Maintain field equipment including boats and trailers.
• Pass and maintain Class A CDL; drive and travel as needed.
• Enter and QC data in spreadsheets/databases; report results.

Skills

Field surveys

Boat handling

Electrofishing

Gillnetting

Weir studies

Data entry

Equipment maintenance

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety practices

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in wildlife/natural resources

Associate's degree in fish/wildlife/natural resources

Tools

MS Office

Database software

Field data collection equipment

Job description

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are seeking a Natural Resources Technician Senior/Lead for field work surrounding aquatic invasive species programs on the Colville Reservation. You will conduct electrofishing, gillnetting, weir and trap studies, and assist with diet analyses.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, data entry, and driving; a Class A CDL is required. This is a full-time, non-exempt role demanding long hours, travel, and variable weather conditions.