Description

Trout Unlimited is a national organization with 300,000 members and supporters organized into over 400 chapters and councils nationwide. These dedicated grassroots volunteers are matched by a respected staff of organizers, lawyers, policy experts, and scientists, who work out of more than 45 offices across the country. Our mission is to conserve, protect, and restore North America's cold-water fisheries and their watersheds.

Position Summary

The Beaver Restoration Technician will report directly to the Restoration Program Director and will be responsible for helping implement TU’s beaver restoration program in the Upper Columbia. A successful candidate will complete assigned duties safely and efficiently, conduct their work professionally as a public representative for TU, and work collaboratively with the Beaver/Dam Analogue Habitat Coordinator. The primary duty stations will be the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery in Leavenworth, WA and the Trout Unlimited field office in Wenatchee, WA. Position duration: Flexible 1-3 months between July and October, 2023.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Trapping, handling, acclimating, and releasing beavers (25%).

· Beaver Dam Analogue site preparation and construction (20%).

· Field site evaluation, preparation, and monitoring (20%).

· Acclimation facility and equipment preparation, maintenance, and cleaning (10%).

· Public outreach, landowner communication, and education/interpretation (10%).

· Administrative, grant writing, reporting (10%).

· Other duties as assigned (5%).

· This is a non-supervisory position and does not have budget management responsibilities.

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

Requirements

• Knowledge of culture, language, customs and traditions of Colville, Yakama, or other tribes. Please indicate this in your cover letter.

• Ability to work well independently and in a group setting with people of different ages and backgrounds

• Ability to problem-solve and think creatively, as well as to handle conflict and contentious situations and adapt to challenging field conditions and changing schedules.

• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to walk several miles on/off trail in remote forested, mountain, range, and stream settings.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Field experience in fisheries, wildlife, or other natural resources discipline (gained through education and/or employment) and enthusiasm for natural resources conservation

· Possess a valid driver’s license and willingness to drive unimproved roads.

· Experience handling/trapping fish/wildlife and collecting/analyzing field data

· Experience using Microsoft Office applications, ArcGIS software, and GPS units

· College-level coursework in fisheries, wildlife, natural resources, and/or water

· Experience communicating with resource professionals and the general public

Working Conditions

The primary work schedule will be Monday-Friday but will vary depending on program activities and will occasionally include weekends. Beaver trapping will occur in parks, agricultural settings, and on both public and private properties. Beaver holding and acclimation will occur in a fish hatchery setting. Beaver relocations will occur in mountain streams within public and/or private forest and range lands. Applicants will work in swift streams, thick brush, heat/cold, and may be exposed to biting insects, thorny plants, and other challenging field conditions. Overnight travel will be infrequent but may be required for training or job task purposes. Flexibility, good humor, and a positive attitude are imperative.

Safety and Training

Trout Unlimited is committed to a safe working environment. The field crew will receive training in procedures, best practices, and standard protocols for conducting program activities safely and efficiently.

Compensation

Staff and leadership at TU understand that life outside of work is important to personal health, and we strive to create a healthy and family-friendly atmosphere. This is a temporary, full-time position with a pay range of $19-$21 (DOQ). This position is not eligible for benefits. It is anticipated that candidates will relocate to the Leavenworth/Wenatchee areas. The program is not able to provide housing, though we will attempt to assist successful applicants in finding housing.

At TU, we value a diverse representation of staff, and we actively seek candidates for this position who come from communities that have been historically under-represented in conservation and those who have been most impacted by degraded rivers and streams. We are committed to building space for all people to participate in our work to care for trout and salmon and clean our shared waters.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome you to read more about TU’s equity practice and values https://www.tu.org/equity/.

How to Apply

Please upload a resume and cover letter using TU's Paylocity application system. Open until filled. First review round will occur for applications submitted by July 1, 2023.