Cowlitz Fisheries Intern
Tacoma Power's Generation division is looking for a Fisheries Intern to join their team at the Cowlitz Project located 1.5 hours from Tacoma in Salkum, WA.
As an intern, you will learn how Tacoma Power operates by gaining hands-on experience while supporting and assisting with various utility operations related to fisheries operations on the Cowlitz River. This position will assist others in completing a variety of fisheries management activities and provide tours to visitors through the award winning Visitor Center, while showcasing Tacoma Power’s commitments in fish recovery efforts. In this role, you will support ongoing natural resources management requirements associated with Tacoma Power’s Cowlitz, Hydroelectric Projects. You will work side-by-side with biologists and technicians, both in a field and office setting, to accomplish tasks guided by Tacoma Power’s Federal Energy and Regulatory Commission (FERC) licenses and ongoing studies.
Responsibilities Include:
- Assist with adult and juvenile salmonid trap operations, stream surveys, research projects, and investigations
- Prepare and present oral and/or written reports
- Consult or interact with other city employees and stakeholders in relation to work assignments
- Collect and analyze data
- Prepare for special events and functions
- Collection, entry, documentation, organization and quality assurance of data sets associated with adult and juvenile fish handling, identification, marking and transport
- Collection, entry, documentation, organization and quality assurance of spawning ground surveys; fish passage; and other monitoring and evaluation activities
Internships begins mid June 2024 and interns will be scheduled up to 40 hours of work per week.
Qualifications
Minimum Education*
High School Diploma or GED
*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
Minimum Experience*
1 year of post-high school training
Selection Process & Supplemental Information
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Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration.
Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.
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