Technician I/Fisheries Technician

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　　Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences tackles the challenges of our times through purpose-driven science that advances understanding and improves life.

　　Unique among peer institutions in the United States, the breadth of disciplinary expertise in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment - from ethics and social sciences to conservation genetics and applied ecology - creates a stimulating multidisciplinary atmosphere for our students, staff, faculty and visiting scholars. We have strong collaborative ties across Cornell University, other universities, governmental agencies, and leading environmental and conservation organizations.

　　The Hudson River Estuary Program helps people enjoy, protect, and revitalize the Hudson River and its valley. The program focuses on the tidal Hudson and adjacent watershed from the federal dam at Troy to the Verrazano Narrows in New York City, including upper New York-New Jersey Harbor. The program works with many groups to develop knowledgeable and effective stewards of the estuary, using an understanding of the river's ecology as a foundation for its work.

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　　Fisheries technicians will provide technical assistance with the research and monitoring of non-native fish species (e.g., round goby and grass carp) in the Hudson River in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Hudson River Fisheries Unit located in New Paltz, NY.

　　Core job duties will include but are not limited to:

　　The use of fisheries gears (boat electrofishing, backpack electrofishing, trawls , haul seines, beach seines, gill nets ,and other types of fishing sampling gears) to collect round goby and grass carp.Operation of outboard boats for deploying and retrieving gearFish identification and enumerationCollection of biological data and water quality dataData entry and quality assuranceAcoustic tagging and fish dissectionsAssist with other long-term fisheries independent surveys to monitor striped bass, Atlantic sturgeon, American shad, river herring, American eel, and blue crab.

　　Successful applicants must be willing to work challenging hours (e.g., early mornings/late evenings) in inclement weather, able to lift 50 pounds, able to maneuver in and out of boats, and able to hand operate all gears (strenuous pulling and lifting).

　　Preference will be given to applicants with prior fisheries experience. Additional evaluation may be based on the applicant's knowledge and experience with computer use, databases, data analyses, and report preparation. Applicants must demonstrate that they are able to work independently and under challenging field conditions.

　　This is a term 6-month position. Contingent on funding, positions will start on April 15, 2024, and will extend through September 17, 2024

　　Available positions: 2

　　Required Qualifications

　　Work challenging hours (e.g., early mornings/late evenings) in inclement weather, able to lift 50 pounds, able to maneuver in and out of boats, and able to hand operate all gears (strenuous pulling and lifting)Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.High school Diploma and up to 1-year relevant experience or equivalent combinationDemonstrated attention to detail.Able to work in a team environment.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Prior fisheries experienceExperience using databases, data analyses, and reporting

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　　Bert Whalen

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