<div>Trout Unlimited (TU) is seeking an Aquatic Resources Field Technician to help continue a variety of work throughout the northern lower Peninsula of Michigan for the Great Lakes TU Program. The technician will assist TU staff with projects aimed to restore aquatic connectivity, in-stream, and riparian habitat, and promote the long-term values associated with aquatic restoration. Tasks associated with the Aquatic Resources Field Technician include data collection (in the field) using a variety of sampling and surveying equipment. The Technician will often work in a team setting to conduct fisheries and other aquatic community assessments, perform habitat and geomorphic surveys, assist with on-the-ground restoration projects (e.g., riparian plantings), and other various field-based ecological inventories.  The anticipated employment date range is May through October 2026. Project work area is primarily located within and around the Huron-Manistee National Forest, but likely to expand throughout the state of Michigan. Weekly work schedule will typically involve 2-4 10 hour days traveling with field team to job site(s) often using camping at Forest Service campgrounds as overnight lodging.   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Conduct a variety of stream surveys including o fisheries surveys, o geomorphic assessments, o aquatic organism passage assessments, o other biological assessments · Attend project planning meetings as necessary· Assist in the planning, training and coordination of volunteer-based programs*This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. </div><div>· Working towards or completed a B.S. in a field related to fisheries management, aquatic ecology, watershed management, geomorphology, or biological systems engineering. · Experience using biological field equipment (e.g., electrofishing equipment, surveying equipment, D-nets, etc.).· Experience with biological assessments (e.g., macroinvertebrates, fish, habitat, etc.).· Experience with data entry using Microsoft Excel and Access.· Working knowledge of principles and practices of aquatic resource management.· Ability to work independently and in a team setting. · Self-motivated and highly energetic, with excellent time-management skills.· Ability to work in rugged terrain often transporting heavier field equipment.· Ability and willingness to travel. Valid driver’s license and own vehicle required.· The position will require frequent overnight to relatively remote areas. · Some weekend and evening work may be required. · Passion for protecting and restoring trout populations and their watersheds.</div><div>Job Type</div><div>Temporary</div><div>Trout Unlimited (TU) is seeking an Aquatic Resources Field Technician to help continue a variety of work throughout the northern lower Peninsula of Michigan for the Great Lakes TU Program. The technician will assist TU staff with projects aimed to restore aquatic connectivity, in-stream, and riparian habitat, and promote the long-term values associated with aquatic restoration. Tasks associated with the Aquatic Resources Field Technician include data collection (in the field) using a variety of sampling and surveying equipment. The Technician will often work in a team setting to conduct fisheries and other aquatic community assessments, perform habitat and geomorphic surveys, assist with on-the-ground restoration projects (e.g., riparian plantings), and other various field-based ecological inventories.  The anticipated employment date range is May through October 2026. Project work area is primarily located within and around the Huron-Manistee National Forest, but likely to expand throughout the state of Michigan. Weekly work schedule will typically involve 2-4 10 hour days traveling with field team to job site(s) often using camping at Forest Service campgrounds as overnight lodging.   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Conduct a variety of stream surveys including o fisheries surveys, o geomorphic assessments, o aquatic organism passage assessments, o other biological assessments · Attend project planning meetings as necessary· Assist in the planning, training and coordination of volunteer-based programs*This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. </div><div>· Working towards or completed a B.S. in a field related to fisheries management, aquatic ecology, watershed management, geomorphology, or biological systems engineering. · Experience using biological field equipment (e.g., electrofishing equipment, surveying equipment, D-nets, etc.).· Experience with biological assessments (e.g., macroinvertebrates, fish, habitat, etc.).· Experience with data entry using Microsoft Excel and Access.· Working knowledge of principles and practices of aquatic resource management.· Ability to work independently and in a team setting. · Self-motivated and highly energetic, with excellent time-management skills.· Ability to work in rugged terrain often transporting heavier field equipment.· Ability and willingness to travel. Valid driver’s license and own vehicle required.· The position will require frequent overnight to relatively remote areas. · Some weekend and evening work may be required. · Passion for protecting and restoring trout populations and their watersheds.</div><div>Job Type</div><div>Temporary</div>

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Aquatic Resources Field Technician - Multiple Vacancies

<div>Trout Unlimited (TU) is seeking an Aquatic Resources Field Technician to help continue a variety of work throughout the northern lower Peninsula of Michigan for the Great Lakes TU Program. The technician will assist TU staff with projects aimed to restore aquatic connectivity, in-stream, and riparian habitat, and promote the long-term values associated with aquatic restoration. Tasks associated with the Aquatic Resources Field Technician include data collection (in the field) using a variety of sampling and surveying equipment. The Technician will often work in a team setting to conduct fisheries and other aquatic community assessments, perform habitat and geomorphic surveys, assist with on-the-ground restoration projects (e.g., riparian plantings), and other various field-based ecological inventories.&nbsp; The anticipated employment date range is May through October 2026. Project work area is primarily located within and around the Huron-Manistee National Forest, but likely to expand throughout the state of Michigan. Weekly work schedule will typically involve 2-4 10 hour days traveling with field team to job site(s) often using camping at Forest Service campgrounds as overnight lodging. &nbsp;&nbsp;DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Conduct a variety of stream surveys including&nbsp;o fisheries surveys,&nbsp;o geomorphic assessments,&nbsp;o aquatic organism passage assessments,&nbsp;o other biological assessments&nbsp;· Attend project planning meetings as necessary· Assist in the planning, training and coordination of volunteer-based programs*This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.&nbsp;</div><div>· Working towards or completed a B.S. in a field related to fisheries management, aquatic ecology, watershed management, geomorphology, or biological systems engineering.&nbsp;· Experience using biological field equipment (e.g., electrofishing equipment, surveying equipment, D-nets, etc.).· Experience with biological assessments (e.g., macroinvertebrates, fish, habitat, etc.).· Experience with data entry using Microsoft Excel and Access.· Working knowledge of principles and practices of aquatic resource management.· Ability to work independently and in a team setting.&nbsp;· Self-motivated and highly energetic, with excellent time-management skills.· Ability to work in rugged terrain often transporting heavier field equipment.· Ability and willingness to travel. Valid driver’s license and own vehicle required.· The position will require frequent overnight to relatively remote areas.&nbsp;· Some weekend and evening work may be required.&nbsp;· Passion for protecting and restoring trout populations and their watersheds.</div><div>Job Type</div><div>Temporary</div><div>Trout Unlimited (TU) is seeking an Aquatic Resources Field Technician to help continue a variety of work throughout the northern lower Peninsula of Michigan for the Great Lakes TU Program. The technician will assist TU staff with projects aimed to restore aquatic connectivity, in-stream, and riparian habitat, and promote the long-term values associated with aquatic restoration. Tasks associated with the Aquatic Resources Field Technician include data collection (in the field) using a variety of sampling and surveying equipment. The Technician will often work in a team setting to conduct fisheries and other aquatic community assessments, perform habitat and geomorphic surveys, assist with on-the-ground restoration projects (e.g., riparian plantings), and other various field-based ecological inventories.&nbsp; The anticipated employment date range is May through October 2026. Project work area is primarily located within and around the Huron-Manistee National Forest, but likely to expand throughout the state of Michigan. Weekly work schedule will typically involve 2-4 10 hour days traveling with field team to job site(s) often using camping at Forest Service campgrounds as overnight lodging. &nbsp;&nbsp;DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Conduct a variety of stream surveys including&nbsp;o fisheries surveys,&nbsp;o geomorphic assessments,&nbsp;o aquatic organism passage assessments,&nbsp;o other biological assessments&nbsp;· Attend project planning meetings as necessary· Assist in the planning, training and coordination of volunteer-based programs*This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.&nbsp;</div><div>· Working towards or completed a B.S. in a field related to fisheries management, aquatic ecology, watershed management, geomorphology, or biological systems engineering.&nbsp;· Experience using biological field equipment (e.g., electrofishing equipment, surveying equipment, D-nets, etc.).· Experience with biological assessments (e.g., macroinvertebrates, fish, habitat, etc.).· Experience with data entry using Microsoft Excel and Access.· Working knowledge of principles and practices of aquatic resource management.· Ability to work independently and in a team setting.&nbsp;· Self-motivated and highly energetic, with excellent time-management skills.· Ability to work in rugged terrain often transporting heavier field equipment.· Ability and willingness to travel. Valid driver’s license and own vehicle required.· The position will require frequent overnight to relatively remote areas.&nbsp;· Some weekend and evening work may be required.&nbsp;· Passion for protecting and restoring trout populations and their watersheds.</div><div>Job Type</div><div>Temporary</div>

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