Positions located in Bodega Bay, Sausalito, Berkeley/Emeryville, San Francisco, and Half Moon Bay
Start Dates:
4 positions projected to start on or after June 1
**Full-time hours not guaranteed**
Duties Include:
· Collects commercial fishery data and biological samples at commercial offloading or processing locations using standardized surveying protocols. Collects recreational fishery data and biological samples at public launch ramps and/or docks using standardized surveying protocols. Duties include identification of Pacific salmon to species, collecting fish lengths and biological data, and performing frequent reconnaissance via visual observation, phone call or personal contact to determine fishing effort levels. Sampling occurs weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
· Collects, transports, or processes salmon snouts and/or heads in addition to biological samples such as scales and tissue samples.
· Records field data; reviews, edits and submits data, by mail and electronically, to field supervisor in a timely manner.
· Interacts with and responds to public questions about fishing regulations, fish identification, and other topics while in the field using material provided by the Department.
· May assist other projects as needed, including collection of other fishery-dependent data.
· Assists with other project functions as needed, including data entry, data management, data cleanup, and equipment maintenance.