What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fisheries Technician (CSA II) position at City of Portland?
The Position
The Portland Water Bureau is seeking qualified candidates to join them as Fisheries Technicians (Community Service Aide II)!
About The Position
Job Appointment: Casual
Work Schedule: Schedule will vary based on season and could be impacted by weather, river flow conditions, and other factors. These roles will work closely with their supervisor regarding their schedule.
Early March 2025-September 2025: During this time frame, these roles are expected to work approximately 35-40 hours per week (8-10 hours per day). Weekend work may be required - Some fisheries will be open on Saturdays and Sundays.
October 2025 - Mid-December 2025: During this timeframe, these roles will work up to 10 hours per week.
Note: These Community Service Aide (CSA II) positions have a maximum of 1,400 hours in a calendar year.
Work Location: Portland Water Bureau’s Emergency Operations Center, 9911 SE Bush St., Portland, OR 97266
Benefits: These positions have limited benefits eligibility. Please review the Benefits information tab for more details.
Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union Application Materials: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to submit a resume and cover letter for this application.
Position Summary
The Portland Water Bureau is seeking one to three applicants with fisheries experience to assist in the collection of field data in 2025. These are seasonal positions that will begin work in March 2025 and will extend through the spring, summer, and fall field seasons.
The Fisheries Technicians would report to work at the Bureau’s Emergency Operations Center, which is at the intersection of Powell Blvd. and SE 99th Ave. From there, they would drive in a Bureau vehicle to assigned work sites. The fisheries work would focus on monitoring juvenile salmonid smolt traps in the spring, conducting fish and fish habitat surveys in the summer, and completing adult salmon counts in the fall. Other duties will be assigned as time allows.
The Fisheries Technicians will work under the direction of Water Bureau staff, but at times will do field work on their own with other Technicians. The Fisheries Technicians may be cross trained to perform other biological duties as assigned by the Water Bureau.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. When submitting your materials we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all of the hiring criteria described above. Please provide examples from your formal education, work experience (paid, internship, volunteer), and/or training.
We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and aspire to hire and support people who reflect the diversity of the people of Portland. People of color, LGBTQA and other identities, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
About The Portland Water Bureau
The Portland Water Bureau serves water to nearly a million people in the Portland area. Portland’s water system includes two great water sources, 53 tanks and reservoirs, and 2,200 miles of pipes. The bureau employs approximately 600 people in a variety of professions including maintenance and construction, engineering and design, water treatment and resource protection, customer service and communications, and much more. The bureau values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply for this position. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and language pay differential may be available for language skills.
Our mission: We serve excellent water every minute of every day.
Our vision: The water our community loves is safe and abundant for generations to come.
Our equity commitment: We work to uproot systemic inequities and their impacts on our employees and the people we serve. We commit to the difficult—and essential—work of transforming Water Bureau policies, practices, and culture to better serve historically and currently oppressed communities.
More Information about the Portland Water Bureau .
Have a question?
Contact Information
Vanessa Valdez, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Vanessa.Valdez@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for these positions:
The following qualifications are helpful, but not required to apply :
**PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies**
Step 1: Apply online between February 3, 2025 - February 17, 2025
Required Application Materials
If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment.
Application Tips
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Early March 2025
Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: Early-Mid March 2025
Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment.
Step 6: Start Date: Mid March 2025
A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
Timeline is approximate and subject to change without notice.
Additional Information
Click here for additional information regarding the following:
The Portland Water Bureau is seeking qualified candidates to join them as Fisheries Technicians (Community Service Aide II)!
About The Position
Job Appointment: Casual
Work Schedule: Schedule will vary based on season and could be impacted by weather, river flow conditions, and other factors. These roles will work closely with their supervisor regarding their schedule.
Early March 2025-September 2025: During this time frame, these roles are expected to work approximately 35-40 hours per week (8-10 hours per day). Weekend work may be required - Some fisheries will be open on Saturdays and Sundays.
October 2025 - Mid-December 2025: During this timeframe, these roles will work up to 10 hours per week.
Note: These Community Service Aide (CSA II) positions have a maximum of 1,400 hours in a calendar year.
Work Location: Portland Water Bureau’s Emergency Operations Center, 9911 SE Bush St., Portland, OR 97266
Benefits: These positions have limited benefits eligibility. Please review the Benefits information tab for more details.
Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union Application Materials: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to submit a resume and cover letter for this application.
Position Summary
The Portland Water Bureau is seeking one to three applicants with fisheries experience to assist in the collection of field data in 2025. These are seasonal positions that will begin work in March 2025 and will extend through the spring, summer, and fall field seasons.
The Fisheries Technicians would report to work at the Bureau’s Emergency Operations Center, which is at the intersection of Powell Blvd. and SE 99th Ave. From there, they would drive in a Bureau vehicle to assigned work sites. The fisheries work would focus on monitoring juvenile salmonid smolt traps in the spring, conducting fish and fish habitat surveys in the summer, and completing adult salmon counts in the fall. Other duties will be assigned as time allows.
The Fisheries Technicians will work under the direction of Water Bureau staff, but at times will do field work on their own with other Technicians. The Fisheries Technicians may be cross trained to perform other biological duties as assigned by the Water Bureau.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. When submitting your materials we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all of the hiring criteria described above. Please provide examples from your formal education, work experience (paid, internship, volunteer), and/or training.
We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and aspire to hire and support people who reflect the diversity of the people of Portland. People of color, LGBTQA and other identities, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
About The Portland Water Bureau
The Portland Water Bureau serves water to nearly a million people in the Portland area. Portland’s water system includes two great water sources, 53 tanks and reservoirs, and 2,200 miles of pipes. The bureau employs approximately 600 people in a variety of professions including maintenance and construction, engineering and design, water treatment and resource protection, customer service and communications, and much more. The bureau values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply for this position. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and language pay differential may be available for language skills.
Our mission: We serve excellent water every minute of every day.
Our vision: The water our community loves is safe and abundant for generations to come.
Our equity commitment: We work to uproot systemic inequities and their impacts on our employees and the people we serve. We commit to the difficult—and essential—work of transforming Water Bureau policies, practices, and culture to better serve historically and currently oppressed communities.
More Information about the Portland Water Bureau .
Have a question?
Contact Information
Vanessa Valdez, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Vanessa.Valdez@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for these positions:
- Ability and knowledge of standard office operating procedures, such as basic computer usage, typing, and filing.
- Ability to effectively and safely navigate and work in remote areas. This includes, but is not limited to: walking on uneven terrain and in and/or next to swift-flowing water, ability to swim.
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 100 pounds for short distances and work outdoors in all weather conditions. Some of this work may be on uneven terrain.
- Knowledge of and experience with performing accurate data recording and record keeping
- Knowledge and ability to identify juvenile and adult salmonids native to the Pacific Northwest.
- Possess a valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment.
The following qualifications are helpful, but not required to apply :
- Previous knowledge and experience operating rotary smolt traps
- Previous knowledge and experience conducting fish habitat surveys
- Previous knowledge and experience snorkeling and operating a backpack electroshocker
- Previous knowledge and experience identifying and counting spawning salmon and redds
**PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies**
Step 1: Apply online between February 3, 2025 - February 17, 2025
Required Application Materials
- Résumé
- Cover Letter
If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment.
Application Tips
- Do not attach any additional documents. Only the documents requested in the job application will be reviewed.
- Your cover letter should address each of the minimum qualifications in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. Please incorporate details that clearly reflect your qualifications, including descriptions and sources of your education, training, and/or experience.
- Your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.
- Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
- You may use AI tools to assist with your job application. However, please make sure to personalize your application materials. Avoid copying and pasting directly from the AI tool you use. We encourage using AI to generate ideas, and then customizing the text to reflect your experiences and skills.
- All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
- E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
- There will be an evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their résumé and cover letter, weighted 100%.
- Your résumé and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
- Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Early March 2025
Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: Early-Mid March 2025
Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment.
Step 6: Start Date: Mid March 2025
A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
Timeline is approximate and subject to change without notice.
Additional Information
Click here for additional information regarding the following:
- Veteran Preference
- ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
- Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity
