Temp Field Biologist II — Outdoor Fish & Wildlife Tech

County of Sonoma (CA); Santa Rosa (CA); Presencial; USD 57.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical coverage contribution

Descripción de la vacante

Sonoma Water is hiring multiple temporary Fish and Wildlife Technicians II (Extra Help) to support field monitoring and habitat management across Sonoma County. Starting pay up to $50.36/hour with 10‑hour shifts four days a week, outdoor work in streams, rivers, and estuaries, and potential weekend work.

Technicians II take on more responsibility in data collection, monitoring, and supporting senior staff in program implementation. A California driver’s license is required.

Formación

• Experience with field-based biological monitoring or surveying.
• Knowledge of natural resource monitoring methods.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate watercraft recommended.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor fisheries using methods such as trapping, electrofishing, snorkeling, spawner surveys, and video monitoring.
• Support estuary management through pinniped monitoring and habitat assessments.
• Conduct field surveys with tools like flow meters and drones; collect water quality data.
• Assist with restoration tasks and pre-construction nesting surveys.
• Collaborate with staff and the public to implement best management practices.

Conocimientos

Fieldwork

Public relations

Team collaboration

Biology knowledge

Educación

Biology or environmental studies coursework

Herramientas

Field survey tools

Flow meters

Drones

Descripción del empleo

Sonoma Water is hiring multiple temporary Fish and Wildlife Technicians II (Extra Help) to support field monitoring and habitat management across Sonoma County. Starting pay up to $50.36/hour with 10‑hour shifts four days a week, outdoor work in streams, rivers, and estuaries, and potential weekend work.

Technicians II take on more responsibility in data collection, monitoring, and supporting senior staff in program implementation. A California driver’s license is required.