FISHBIO Fisheries Technician

About the role

FISHBIO is seeking qualified Fisheries Technicians to join our team in Oakdale and Sacramento, California. We conduct long-term monitoring programs, habitat restoration projects, and various fisheries studies aimed at managing and recovering salmonid populations in the Central Valley.

Responsibilities

• Operating rotary screw traps, wire fyke traps, fish passage weirs
• Conducting redd and snorkel surveys
• Marking and tagging fish
• Performing electrofishing surveys
• Reporting, data synthesis, and field sampling for ongoing projects

Requirements

• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs
• General knowledge of salmonids and California freshwater fishes
• Proficient swimming skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible work schedule (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Ability to work independently in the field
• Experience and physical ability to collect field data (e.g., fisheries monitoring, water quality, surveying, hydraulics/hydrology)
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accurate record-keeping
• Adherence to stringent safety and procedural protocols
• Regular check-in/check-out calls
• Periodic review of safety plans and job hazards
• Valid driver's license

Beneficial Skills, Experience, and Education

• Degree or pursuing a degree in fisheries biology, aquatic biology/ecology, or a related field
• Knowledge of California rivers, the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, and native/non-native fish species
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
• Experience with rotary screw trap installation, operation, and retrieval
• Whitewater experience and swiftwater rescue training
• Experience working in remote locations under adverse conditions (e.g., high flows, cold, inclement weather)
• Creative problem-solving, resourceful, self-motivated, and comfortable in a fast-paced, changing work environment

Pay

$20–$26.75/hour (DOE)

Location

Oakdale and Sacramento, CA

Schedule

Flexible work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays (as noted in Requirements). Desired start date: October 2026.

How to apply

Interested applicants should send a resume to info@fishbio.com using the subject line: "Fisheries Technician_[FULL NAME]". Open until filled.