Portland General Electric · Nationwide / location varies · posted today
Job Summary: Seasonal technicians support PGE's Fisheries, Terrestrial, Water Quality, and Parks programs during the spring outmigration of summer steelhead, spring Chinook, and sockeye salmon smolts. Under the technical oversight of full-time staff, technicians perform time-sensitive field and facility work that supports Pelton Round Butte license commitments, including reintroducing salmon and steelhead to the upper Deschutes Basin. Key Responsibilities: • Process fish daily at the Selective Water Withdrawal (SWW) facility and Pelton Trap, seven days per week • Transport smolts downstream daily and assist with hauling summer steelhead and spring Chinook to and from three upper basin acclimation ponds • Operate three rotary screw traps in the upper Deschutes Basin and assist with PIT tagging and reservoir releases • Conduct redband trout surveys on the Metolius River and Whychus Creek, and assist with angler surveys • Assist with monthly water quality sampling in the lower Deschutes River and reservoirs • Support terrestrial work, including weed monitoring and spraying, fence maintenance and construction, ladder and guzzler inspections, shoreline surveys, and eagle productivity surveys, as needed. • Assist PGE parks staff with opening-day preparation and maintenance operations as needed • Maintain monitoring equipment and help ensure accurate, complete data collection. • Boating experience, preferred Education, Experience, and Certifications: Education • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Related college coursework preferred in a designated specialty, such as fisheries or aquatic science. Experience • Typically requires two or fewer years of experience in a related field. Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Functional Competencies • Basic knowledge of processes and procedures within the assigned technical area. • Basic ability to interpret relevant technical information. • Basic knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and safety requirements. • Basic proficiency with office computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel. • Basic knowledge of company and department-specific systems and tools. General Competencies • Basic knowledge of the company and utility industry. • Basic problem-solving skills. • Strong attention to detail. Physical and Cognitive Demands: Cognitive Level: Basic Requires the ability to use common sense to carry out simple or straightforward instructions and meet initial screening requirements. Cognitive Abilities • Adheres to established response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasks. • Follows accuracy standards and completes decision-making tasks. • Interacts effectively and collaboratively within a team environment. • Communicates and solves problems effectively under stress. • Responds and adapts to frequent change. • Accepts constructive feedback and demonstrates self-awareness. • Recognizes opportunities for improvement and takes ownership of development areas. • Applies lessons learned to avoid repeating mistakes in similar work situations. • Collaborates successfully with peers, managers, and others throughout the organization. • Demonstrates sound memory and the ability to process and consistently apply new information to work tasks. Schedule and Attendance Requirements • Adheres to an established work schedule, including start and stop times and designated breaks and meal periods, as applicable. • Works extended hours when required by the position and applicable overtime provisions. • Works a variable schedule as needed. • Reports to work and performs duties during periods of severe inclement weather, as required. • Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance consistent with established standards and position requirements. • Ability to work weekends, with two days off in a row as a set schedule PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.
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