Trout Unlimited’s Mid Atlantic Coldwater Habitat Program in West Virginia is looking for energetic, intelligent, and motivated individuals to join our growing staff for seasonal employment in 2024. We are looking to hire a maximum of six entry-level, seasonal Stream Survey Technician positions with negotiable spring/early summer 2024 start dates. These seasonal positions have flexible end dates with maximum performance periods of 6 months or 1,000 hours. Lead positions are available.  Successful candidates will be assigned to one of two crews and receive training and experience in stream surveys, measuring habitat characteristics, and conducting fish population surveys. Each crew will work on their assigned project at a highly independent and self-sufficient level. One crew will be working with the USFS-Monongahela National Forest to assist activities that support native trout and aquatic resource conservation, and another crew will be working with Trout Unlimited Project Managers to assess how native trout are responding to our conservation work on private lands across West Virginia and Virginia. This is a paid position with optional, shared crew housing available.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Demonstrable experience with physically demanding work. 

· Ability to quickly acquire skills and learn new techniques. 

· Willing to work long days in challenging environments. 

· Possess strong communication skills. 

· Working knowledge of watershed health and function. 

· A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass background checks for employment. 

· A strong passion for native fishes and the watersheds upon which they rely. 

· Ability to work cooperatively in a team with varied skills, abilities and perspectives. 

· Ability to think creatively, keep an open mind, and take constructive criticism. 

· Patience to deal with bugs, snakes, mud, rain, cold, and hot weather. 

· Ability to drive large, off-road vehicles.

Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following:  

Knowledge of fish habitat 

Field Experience 

Exposure to aquatic habitat surveys  

Fish ID skills

Electrofishing experience  

Snorkel survey experience

GPS/GIS experience

Laser level Survey experience 

First Aid/CPR training 

Experience navigating in remote locations 

Experience living and working in teams