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Primary Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate and work with state, federal, and tribal entities on various bull trout related research projects;
• Supervise technicians, seasonal assistants and sometimes volunteers;
• Navigate to remote field sites using GPS;
• Collect detailed data in the field, QACQ data, and ensure data is uploaded to the computer;
• Conduct bull trout redd (spawning), snorkel, and habitat surveys;
• Rescue stranded bull trout and relocate them upstream;
• Remove recreational rock dams that impede fish migration;
• Conduct informal outreach to anglers, campers, and other recreationists;
• Lead presentations at campgrounds;
• Prepare, pack, and maintain all field equipment as needed;
• Lead field safety meetings; and
• Attend meetings and conferences when needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Must have experience with supervision of others;
• Must be dependable, self-motivated, and demonstrate an unwaveringly positive attitude;
• Must have a passion for the outdoors and conservation;
• Must communicate respectfully with coworkers, supervisors, colleagues from partner entities, and volunteers;
• Must be skilled at communicating with the public;
• Must be flexible to changes in work schedule and assigned duties;
• Must demonstrate the ability and willingness to perform all aspects of the work, including:
• Being comfortable working in remote wilderness settings (without cell phone coverage);
• Able to perform physically demanding manual labor outdoors on difficult and hazardous terrain in all types of weather and often at night;
• Capable of repetitively lifting 40 lbs into and out of trucks, walking 5+ miles daily over steep or uneven terrain;
• Able to safely wade and swim in cold flowing water; 
• Willing to camp several days per week, work at night, and occasionally work more than 10 hours in a single day;
• A valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to safely operate vehicles;

• Must comply with MCF policies and safety procedures; and
• Must provide your own hiking boots, backpack, sleeping bag, and rain gear. We have limited tents and other camping gear available by request.  Waders, wading boots and a dry suit (when necessary) will be provided.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, fisheries, natural resources or a related field; 
• Experience collecting and handling juvenile salmonids; 
• Knowledge of salmonid biology and life histories;
• Knowledge and skills related to the identification of fish of the Pacific Northwest;
• Experience navigating using a handheld or app-based GPS and maps; 
• Experience with data management using computers;
• Experience with Survey123, Microsoft Office Suite;
• Experience in R and GIS software;
• Fluency in Spanish is a bonus, but not required!