Aquatic Resources Field Technician - Lower Peninsula of Michigan (Multiple Vacancies)

POSITION SUMMARY 

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 2025. The project work area is primarily located within and around the Huron-Manistee National Forest, but is likely to expand throughout the state of Michigan. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Conduct a variety of stream surveys including  
• fisheries surveys,  
• geomorphic assessments,  
• aquatic organism passage assessments,  
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 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. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

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 2025. The project work area is primarily located within and around the Huron-Manistee National Forest, but is likely to expand throughout the state of Michigan. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Conduct a variety of stream surveys including  
• fisheries surveys,  
• geomorphic assessments,  
• aquatic organism passage assessments,  
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 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.