Conservation Technician jobs in Chico, CA

Trinity County Resource Conservation District is accepting applications for the position of Watershed Conservation Technician II. The Watershed Conservation Technician II works closely under the supervision of the Project Coordinator and the Program Manager and may perform a variety of natural resources related tasks. This position requires a person who can work effectively in a collaborative environment, is self-directed, and who is comfortable working independently. The Watershed Conservation Technician II is a full-time temporary seasonal position and will conduct field work approximately June through August of 2024. There is the potential for additional weeks of work following the field season. A majority of field work will be conducted in day trips, but 2-5 days of overnight camping will be required for select surveys. Per diem for meals will be provided when camping. Survey equipment and gear (waders, wading boots, wetsuits etc) will be provided, but technicians are required to obtain their own camping gear and hiking boots. This is not a benefited position, but employee will accrue Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay. Housing is not provided, and it is recommended that those seeking housing search in close proximately to Weaverville, CA.

Required Qualifications:

Desired Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and experience:

Duties:

The Watershed Conservation Technician II will perform a wide variety of natural resources related work, including but not limited to:

• Deployment of monitoring equipment in streams and tributaries along the Trinity River
• Water flow monitoring
• Stream Condition Inventories
• Data entry and QA/QC
• Salmon snorkel surveys, contingent on performance and ability
• Other natural resources related tasks as directed

To Apply:

Please submit a resume or application to the TCRCD. Applications are available during regular business hours at the TCRCD office, #30 Horseshoe Lane, Weaverville, CA. Or online at www.tcrcd.net. Call (530)-623-6004 ext 209, or contact Annyssa Interrante at ainterrante@tcrcd.net for more information.

SALARY

$19.00/hour

TIMELINE:

Application Closes March 31, 2024. Candidates selected for interviews will be notified by April 15, 2024.

Start date will be around May 30, 2024 to complete necessary onboarding paperwork.

TCRCD Job Application Form

Conservation Tech Position Description