Employer Tennessee Aquarium Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills The Temporary Field Technician will assist with our Trispot Darter Distribution Assessment Project. The objective of this project is to assess the current distribution of the Trispot Darter (Etheostoma trisella) within its range in Georgia and Tennessee to guide future recovery planning and restoration work.Key ResponsibilitiesFollow standardized backpack electrofishing protocols to sample for Trispot Darters at multiple sitesFollow standardized sampling protocols to collect water quality and fish habitat data from multiple sitesEnter sampling data into an electronic database and perform other computer tasks as neededOther duties include disinfecting and maintaining equipment, assisting with other lab and field work as needed, and interacting with Conservation Institute science staff to support ongoing research projectsSeasonal, hourly ($16/hour); Position runs January 6th – March 28th, 40 hours/week. Some overnight, weekend, and holiday work is required. Key RequirementsUndergraduate degree in environmental science, biology or a related field preferredExperience with stream sampling techniques, particularly electrofishing preferredKnowledge and application of various water quality and fish sampling methodsGood working knowledge of Excel and WordGood written and oral communication skillsAbility to work independently with little supervision, and as part of a teamPossess a valid driver’s license and ability to navigate to defined field sites (Driver’s license required to operate Aquarium vehicles and does not affect employment eligibility) Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location Detail: Chattanooga, TN Salary: $16/hour Application Deadline: Mon, 11/11/2024 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://tnaqua.applicantpro.com/jobs/3536219
