What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fish Biology Technician position at Colorado State University?
Classification Title
Temporary Hourly
Employment Category
Temporary
Is this an Hourly position?
Yes
Work Hours/Week
0-40
Overtime Eligible?
Yes
Position Location
Fort Collins, Colorado (with travel to other locations)
Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?
No
Description of Work Unit
Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Search Contact Email
kluender@rams.colostate.edu
Position Summary
Native Fish Sampling, Nonnative Species Removal, and Larval Fish Sampling
in canyons and rivers of the Upper Colorado River Basin.
Start Date: 25 March 2025 End Date: October 2025
in canyons and rivers of the Upper Colorado River Basin.
Start Date: 25 March 2025 End Date: October 2025
Position Minimum Qualifications
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation
- Willingness to work long hours in a team setting under difficult conditions (mud, heat, bugs, and unpredictable weather)
- Willingness to travel to remote locations in western Colorado and Utah
- Excellent note-taking and field data recording skills
- Ability to work without supervision, make decisions, and troubleshoot in the field
- Ability to lift and carry heavy loads (40 lbs) and over rough terrain daily
- Good swimming and wading ability
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass CSU background check
- Flexibility with scheduling
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous fish biology or field biology experience
- Experience identifying fishes of Colorado, especially in the Colorado River Basin
- Experience working from hard-bottom boats and rafts in rivers
- Ability to operate 4wd trucks and tow trailers
Posting Details
Working Title
Fish Biology Technician
Posting Number
202500076T
Department
Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Salary Range
Salary: $17.00-19.00 /hour depending on experience; per diem and field accommodations provided, plus paid overtime as needed
Employee Benefits
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Close Date
02/28/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please email CV or résumé with 2-3 recent employment references and cover letter to Ed Kluender, Larval Fish Lab, 033E Wagar: kluender@rams.colostate.edu
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Job Duties
Job Duty Category
Fish Biology Technician Support
Duty/Responsibility
- Conduct field research and sampling aimed at community assessment and conservation of native fishes, including federally-listed Colorado Pikeminnow, Humpback Chub and Bonytail, as well as Roundtail Chub, Speckled Dace, and Flannelmouth and Bluehead suckers, in streams of the upper Colorado River Basin, Colorado and Utah
- Sample in the Green and Yampa rivers using nets, seines, and electrofishing to remove invasive Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and other nonnative species
- Drift-net sampling of larvae to measure reproductive success of Colorado Pikeminnow in Dinosaur National Monument
- Sort samples and identify fish of all life stages
- Tag fish and collect data PIT tags and detectors and data loggers
- Assist other federal and state agency collaborators with field work
Percentage Of Time
100
References
Minimum References Required
3
Maximum References Required
3
Salary : $17 - $19
