Temporary Herring Technician - Falmouth, United States - Town of Falmouth, MA

Town of Falmouth, MA

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Falmouth, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Location:

Marine and Environmental Services, Falmouth, MA 02540

Department:

Division:

None

Job Status:

Part-Time

The Town of Falmouth is seeking a Temporary Herring Technician to work for our Marine & Environmental Sciences (MES) Department to perform skilled and manual work on the Town's nine (9) herring and American eel runs.

This position works 20-24 hours per week as needed on a temporary basis.

Under the direction of the Herring Warden, the Temporary Herring Technician performs duties including, but not limited to: performs construction, mobilization, maintenance, and demobilization of equipment to be used in the Town's herring and eel runs; ensures adequate passage of anadromous and catadromous fisheries runs; performs herring monitoring and surveys as required; coordinates sand removal after storms; organizes volunteers to conduct finfish habitat enhancement projects, and monitors weather patterns and storms events for the purpose of herring and eel passage.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in environmental management, law enforcement, or environmental science fieldwork; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Applicants must also have a valid MA driver's license and be able to provide their own transportation to and from work sites.

Approximately 90% of the work is performed outdoors, on the water, or in the field, and there may be some exposure to hazards, including severe weather conditions.

The pay for this position is $23.02/hour for the first season of employment.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting will be taken down when the position has been filled.
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