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Senior Environmental Support Technician

The Senior Environmental Support Technician works closely with fisheries biologists to monitor adult salmon and steelhead upstream of the Pelton Round Butte Hydroelectric Project. This position supports research and field operations through data collection, equipment maintenance, and a variety of monitoring activities. Core responsibilities include conducting spawning redd surveys for Redband Trout, summer steelhead, spring Chinook, and Bull Trout; downloading and maintaining radio‑fixed monitoring stations throughout the basin; and performing mobile tracking of radio‑tagged adult salmon and steelhead by vehicle, boat, or on foot. Fieldwork may require hiking into remote areas to locate and track fish. The role requires the ability to work independently in challenging outdoor conditions and communicate effectively with team members. Additional duties include assisting fish‑facility operations, water quality and terrestrial projects as needed.

Key Job Information

Senior Environmental Support Technician 6199 Grade 5
Career Level: T3 Senior Technical Support

Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience

Completes a variety of atypical assignments, as needed

Works within defined processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments

Key Responsibilities

Performs less routine aspects of assignments related to environmental studies, projects and programs.

Performs complex field work and data analysis. Independently conducts field surveys, such as data collection, soil sampling, fish collection, field monitoring and water-quality sampling.

May start to expand knowledge in other technical areas.

Maintains, calibrates and services related field equipment.

Enters data from various field studies into electronic spreadsheets and databases.

Conducts quality checks and prepares data summaries.

Assists with preparation of reports.

Provides oversight and direction to Technician I under fieldwork conditions

Assists Environmental Services employees in other department activities as needed.

Coordinates communication for fieldwork and related fieldwork schedules. Coordinates and assembles equipment.

Safety Practices

Adheres to PGE standards, safety objectives and regulatory requirements.

Education/Experience/Certifications:

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Associate’s degree in related area preferred, such as fisheries or aquatic science.

Experience Typically four or more years in related field.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

Functional Competencies

Intermediate knowledge and skill in the application of assigned technical area’s processes and procedures

Intermediate ability to interpret related technical content Intermediate knowledge of department policies and procedures

Basic knowledge of safety requirements

Working knowledge of office computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, etc.

Basic knowledge of related company and department-specific systems and tools

Basic knowledge of QA/QC process and procedures of specialty area

General Competencies

Intermediate knowledge of company

Basic knowledge of utility industry and technology trends

Basic problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail

Physical and Cognitive Demands:

Cognitive Level Intermediate: Consistent use of relevant principles to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Cognitive

Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

Ability to follow accuracy standards

Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

Ability to