Fisheries Technician II

**Based in Prairie City, OR** This Fisheries Technician II position works as part of a crew to implement projects on the Forrest, Oxbow, and Dunstan Conservation properties, as well as project work for the John Day Watershed Restoration Program on sites throughout the John Day River Basin. Work to includes habitat enhancement projects, installation of spring developments, juniper felling and hand piling, tree planting for up to three months per year, control of noxious weeds using herbicides and mowers, barbed wire fence repair and construction, maintain and operate shop and field equipment. Requirements Ability to work outside for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs., walk over up to 4 miles over rough terrain at times, and work in inclement weather. Knowledge and experience of various fence building techniques, ATV/Skid Steer/Backhoe operation, and chainsaw work desired. Work hours are M-F in winter, M-Th (10 hr days) during the field season. High school diploma or GED...