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PACIFIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Fishery Biologist 1- Tagging Trailer Operator
Position/Project Specifics:
The 'Fishery Biologist I- Tagging Trailer Operator' is responsible for maintenance and operation of a mobile Autofish Tagging Trailer. Previous experience working in and operating fish tagging trailer is desirable.
Work schedules vary depending on each hatchery and double shifts are frequently used so work days may start at 5:00 am until 2:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m., or 2:00 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Work weeks are typically Monday through Friday and most hatcheries require travel status. Hotel and per diem is paid for by the employee and reimbursed through expense claims paid by PSMFC.
Duties inlcude:
-Operate and maintain Autofish mobile marking trailers, including setup and tear down at hatchery sites for the purpose of marking/ tagging hatchery fish
-Conduct marking/ tagging operations with the Autofish system, including PIT tagging and Coded-wire tagging
-Operate computers and software programs associated with mobile Autofish trailer
-Previous experience in operating and maintaining a mobile Autofish tagging trailer in a hatchery setting is desirable
Required Knowledge/ Skills/ Exeperience:
-Knowledge of fishery biology (including knowledge of particular species of fish).
-Knowledge of fish husbandry.
-Knowledge of personal computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, publishing software, presentation software, database software, topographic software, bibliographic software, and statistical analysis packages.
-Knowledge of technical writing protocols.
-Knowledge of statistics and mathematics.
-Knowledge of database management.
-Ability to communicate with others effectively both orally and in writing. -lift 40-50 lbs.
-valid driver's license
-tow & maneuver trailers
-fish species ID skills
-oral communication skills
-written communication skills
-repair & maintain equipment
Supervisory Controls:
A supervisor guides the incumbent and assigns work on a regular basis (daily, weekly, or monthly) in terms of project objectives, individual objectives, and priorities.
At the lower end of the range, the employee uses basic professional knowledge in a variety of recurring, learning assignments. He/she is able to assess or interpret the significance of work results and relate that to the overall objective of the project. The supervisor or leader is available for consultation.
At the upper end of the range, the employee outlines, organizes and executes the details of the assignments. Regular status reports are made to keep the supervisor up to date on progress. A supervisor or leader is available when assignments involve modification of standard procedures or controversial approaches.
In all cases, reviews are utilized to ensure that the employee's work is adequate, technically sound, and accomplishing objectives.
Guidelines:
Guides may be regulations; maps and charts; sampling and survey methodologies; standing operating procedures for data entry, management and analysis; purchasing and accounting procedures; health and safety manuals; facility operation and emergency protocols; oral instructions; equipment or instrument manuals; hardware/software manual; and/or fish identification keys.
The guides often require careful study or cross-referencing to locate the applicable rule or answer and can involve some interpretation or judgment to determine and adapt procedures to carry out work efforts, analyze results, and recommend changes. If the work is outside the guidelines or is not easily adapted from the existing guidelines, additional assistance is available from a supervisor or leader.
Complexity:
The employee is expected to select and execute the proper approach to completing the work. The assigned duties often have steps or processes which vary, depending on factors such as the reason the work is being performed or the conditions under which it is being performed. The employee is expected to exercise independence in recognizing such differences, in choosing the right course of action, and in selecting and executing the proper approach to completing the work.
Scope and Effect:
Work products directly affect the design and execution of experiments, the operation of systems and facilities, or the adequacy of long term investigations, tests, or research conclusions.
Personal Contacts:
Contacts are with employees of PSMFC; federal, state, or local fishery agencies; visiting scientists; the general public; sport fishery anglers; industry personnel; and contractors.
Purpose of Contacts:
The purpose of contacts is to exchange information and insure that project goals are being met through coordination and planning. Communication between contacts affords resolution of problematic issues and serves as an information network. Sometimes contacts may be skeptical or uncooperative.
Physical Demands:
Demands can range from sedentary, to moderate --where there is walking, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching, lifting, and bending, to rigorous. In the latter case, the employee must be able to handle buckets of water or gear weighing up to 50 pounds. Long daily periods of hiking, carrying equipment, swimming, and/or standing may be required. Camping out for extended periods may be required. Some work requires the ability to maintain footing in fast-moving water.
Work Environment:
Some work is performed in an office setting with adequate lighting, heating and ventilation. Some work may be performed in fish processing labs, fish holding areas, and/or in the field. Employees may work on narrow, elevated walkways and platforms that are over or adjacent to water. Field work involves exposure to all types of weather, slippery rocks or docks, trails, irregular terrain, insects, poison oak, rough or fast-moving water, or cold water temperatures. Work at high elevations or aboard boats may be required.
PSMFC is an EEO/AAP employer. We maintain a drug free workplace.
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