Job Description

Job Type
Temporary
Description

Trout Unlimited (TU) is seeking an Aquatic Resources Field Technician to help continue a variety of work throughout the northern lower Peninsula of Michigan for the Great Lakes TU Program. The technician will assist TU staff with projects aimed to restore aquatic connectivity, in-stream, and riparian habitat, and promote the long-term values associated with aquatic restoration. Tasks associated with the Aquatic Resources Field Technician include data collection (in the field) using a variety of sampling and surveying equipment. The Technician will often work in a team setting to conduct fisheries and other aquatic community assessments, perform habitat and geomorphic surveys, assist with on-the-ground restoration projects (e.g., riparian plantings), and other various field-based ecological inventories.

The anticipated employment date range is May through October 2026. Project work area is primarily located within and around the Huron-Manistee National Forest, but likely to expand throughout the state of Michigan. Weekly work schedule will typically involve 2-4 10 hour days traveling with field team to job site(s) often using camping at Forest Service campgrounds as overnight lodging.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Conduct a variety of stream surveys including

o fisheries surveys,

o geomorphic assessments,

o aquatic organism passage assessments,

o other biological assessments

· Attend project planning meetings as necessary

· Assist in the planning, training and coordination of volunteer-based programs

*This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

· Working towards or completed a B.S. in a field related to fisheries management, aquatic ecology, watershed management, geomorphology, or biological systems engineering.

· Experience using biological field equipment (e.g., electrofishing equipment, surveying equipment, D-nets, etc.).

· Experience with biological assessments (e.g., macroinvertebrates, fish, habitat, etc.).

· Experience with data entry using Microsoft Excel and Access.

· Working knowledge of principles and practices of aquatic resource management.

· Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

· Self-motivated and highly energetic, with excellent time-management skills.

· Ability to work in rugged terrain often transporting heavier field equipment.

· Ability and willingness to travel. Valid driver’s license and own vehicle required.

· The position will require frequent overnight to relatively remote areas.

· Some weekend and evening work may be required.

· Passion for protecting and restoring trout populations and their watersheds.