Individual Placement - Fish Biotechnician at Lower Monumental Dam

The position is located at Lower Monumental Dam on the lower Snake River near the rural town of Kahlotus Washington. Lower Monumental Dam is a hydroelectric project with several missions, such as navigation, recreation, power generation and fish passage. At Lower Monumental Fish Facility, the primary responsibilities is the collection of juvenile salmonids and non-salmonid fish, collection and processing of data, making standardized observations of growth of several fish species, examine fish for signs of descaling, injury and disease, and transportation of juvenile fish. Participants will engage in sampling juvenile fish species, transporting fish, bypassing fish and collection and dissemination of data.

Kahlotus, WA.

This is a remote area with limited or no cell service and no wifi service.

November 1, 2026 - October 29, 2027

• →Sample juvenile salmonids and non-salmonids
• →Collection and dissemination of data
• →Preparing circulation systems for sampling
• →Collection of sample fish
• →Crowding fish in tanks and raceways
• →Cleaning flumes, tanks and filters
• →Loading barge holds of juvenile fish
• →Enumeration and calculation of raceway and barge holds
• →Identification of juvenile and adult fish species
• →Monitor fish behavior and report changes

• Interacting with powerhouse electricians, mechanics and engineers
• Participate in critical decisions surrounding ESA listed species
• Adult fishway inspections
• Fish rescue from turbine areas or other waterways
• Avian bird counts and behaviors

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have the ability to effectively speak, read, and write in English
• Must have the ability to work outdoors

• Fish identification
• Bird identification
• Microsoft experience in excel, word, powerpoint, access and macros
• Experience in working with chemicals

Up to 84 hours every 2 weeks

No long-term living accommodations provided by USACE. Participant expected to acquire housing via housing allowance.

Required

SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.