Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission · 9 hours ago
Fisheries Biological Technician
Glennallen, AK
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $23/hrThe Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission (AITRC) is seeking multiple Fisheries Technicians to assist with aquatic research activities in the Copper River Watershed. The role involves various field projects including salmon monitoring, fish health surveillance, and environmental sampling.
Non-profit Organizations
Responsibilities
As part of the weir crew, set up and take down the weir. Monitor photovoltaic system, camera and DVR, physical weir, and review footage to report passage of salmon daily. Collect otoliths for population age composition
Access remote lakes via ATV/ORV/floatplane/by foot to deploy baited hoop traps. Identify, measure, and record catch. Position requires working in pairs and camping in remote study locations
Serve as a member of a two-person crew that will collect age, sex, and length data, and biological samples (heart, kidney, whole blood, etc.) from sockeye and Chinook salmon harvests in the Copper River
Access ten lakes in the Ahtna Region via ATV/ORV/Floatplane/by foot to collect environmental and biological samples to assess the feeding ecology and chemical exposure of fish species
Assisting with stream temperature data collection, water sampling, and juvenile salmon tagging
Qualification
Required
Applicants must attach a cover letter with their application
Cover letter should include dates of availability (starting and ending dates are particularly important)
Cover letter should include career interests and/or plans
Cover letter should include suitability for the job based on education and/or experience, including subsistence fishing experience
Cover letter should include desired preferences for specific project participation
Ability to identify salmon and freshwater fish species of Alaska
Able to follow detailed sampling protocols, conduct biological sampling of fish, meet sampling goals, and provide daily reports
Scientific communication and ability to communicate professionally and respectfully
Must be organized and able to handle large data sets
Experience with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
Experience operating ATVs/ORVs/motor
Company
Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission
AITRC has a priority to study and implement policies that will allow the Ahtna people to prosper on the land.
Founded in 2011
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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