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Title | Stream Survey Technician |
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Trout Unlimited (TU) is a national organization with more than 150,000 volunteers organized into about 400 chapters nationwide. This dedicated grassroots army is matched by a respected staff of restoration professionals who work out of more than 30 offices nationwide. These conservation professionals work at the local, state and national levels to ensure that TU is at the forefront of fisheries restoration and protection. Our mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. Our vision is that by the next generation, Trout Unlimited will ensure robust populations of native and wild coldwater fish once again thrive within their North American range, so that our children can enjoy healthy fisheries in their home waters. Position SummaryTrout Unlimited in West Virginia is looking for energetic, intelligent and motivated individuals to join our growing staff for seasonal employment in 2017. TU is working with the USFS-Monongahela National Forest to assist activities that support native trout and aquatic resource conservation. We are looking to fill several entry-level, temporary positions with negotiable spring/early summer start dates and an anticipated end date of August 31st. Successful candidates will receive training and experience in stream surveys measuring habitat characteristics and conducting fish population surveys. Position DescriptionTeams work 40 hour weeks (typically 4 days at10 hours/day) that require traversing difficult terrain while carrying field gear up to 50 pounds, working in inclement weather. Successful applicants must be prepared to integrate into a highly functional team. The position will be based out of the Forest Service Station in Bartow, WV, with travel to multiple sites in the Monongahela National Forest. While a variety of conservation activities may be encountered, the primary duties will include: Stream Survey Duties
General Qualifications
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following:
This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. How to ApplyPlease send a letter of interest, resume and 3 professional references in a single attachment to wvtujobs@tu.org. Review of applicants will begin February 14th. Please note, these are seasonal positions, depending on start date. Please insert the words "Stream Survey Crew" in the subject line of the message. No phone calls please. Please fill out this voluntary form and submit it as an attachment to this email address. |