Aquatic Reserves Technician

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Aquatic Reserves Technician will primarily assist the Team Lead in supporting the Puget SoundCorps in conducting research and monitoring of Aquatic Reserves. In this role, you will assist with fieldwork and restoration, help train and support annual PSC cohorts, and provide general program support. 

Work closely with the Team Lead and PSC track pre- and post-fieldwork tasks to ensure completion, fieldwork preparedness, and general team organization.

• Work with PSC to ensure completion, upload, and/or correct filing of datasheets, photos, and GPS points using GIS, Excel, Survey 123, and the internal storage system.
• Assist with annual PSC training and the use of field monitoring tools (GPS, YSI, Loggers, etc.).
• Assist with minor purchases, reservations, and travel coordination.
• Regularly attend weekly staff and PSC team meetings.
• Assist with maintaining gear storage spaces.

Participate in and support program research and monitoring. May take on a lead role in some projects, as needed.

• Intertidal and subtidal seagrass monitoring using a variety of protocols and tools, including remote operating systems.
• Kelp monitoring using a variety of methods, including kayak surveys and remote operating systems.
• Larval crab light trap monitoring, in collaboration with partner organizations.
• European green crab early detection monitoring and trapping support, by land and boat.
• Intertidal sediment sampling and associated lab processing.
• Kayak-based amphibian surveys at our freshwater reserve.
• Phytoplankton and water quality monitoring at our freshwater reserve.
• Restoration and stewardship activities, including weed pulling, beach cleanups, etc.
• Laboratory and microscope use, as needed for sample processing.
• Other fieldwork as new projects arise.

Other office and program support.

• Assist with monthly vehicle reports and credit card logs.
• Support in various outreach and program projects such as creating social media content, updating signage on reserves, attending outreach events, writing research and project summaries for internal and external audiences, etc. 
• Support the PSC team in the use of GIS.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Required Qualifications: 

• Associate’s degree in related natural resource studies, such as marine or estuarine biology/ecology or aquatic science, or other related field of study;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience conducting environmental monitoring in the field.
• Highly organized work habits and skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.

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This is a Project position with an anticipated timeline of October 25 through June '27. 

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• Washington Department of Natural Resources

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