Individual Placement - Oklahoma FWCO Fisheries Assistant

Position Summary

The Individual Placement will participate in efforts to monitor the movement and spawning success of invasive carp. They will have the opportunity to collect and tag adult bigheaded carp and collaborate with biologists to determine the timing and location of these species' movements. These initiatives will provide valuable information to partners, aiding in the development of management strategies aimed at preventing the spread and potentially reducing the current population of bigheaded carp in the Red River system. Ultimately, these efforts benefit the community by mitigating the spread of another invasive species, which could otherwise lead to declines in native and sport fish populations that local residents rely on for recreation.

Location:

Tishomingo, Oklahoma

Schedule:

9/29/2025 - 3/28/2026 = 26wks

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Aid staff in installing, repairing, and monitoring acoustic receivers located in various locations on the Red River
• Aid staff in collection of Bigheaded Carp to tag and entering and uploading all data collected
• Aid staff in collecting eggs, larval fish, and small bodied fish with various collection techniques
• Aid staff in eggs and fish collection preservation, storage, labeling, shipping, and specimen identification
• Prepare and repair boats, field equipment, and field supplies.

Marginal Duties

• General grounds work and janitorial duties in the office
• Various maintenance projects on boats, equipment, and gear
• Data entry

Required Qualifications

• Willing to learn new skills
• A strong interest in a career in natural resource conservation science.
• You must be available to work a 40-hour week for the 26-week term
• You must be 18 years or older.
• You must have received a High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in and around water with the ability to swim
• Experience with various boats and watercrafts
• Valid Driver's license
• Experience with 4x4 vehicles

Hours

40 per week

Age

Adults 18 or older

Compensation

• Living allowance - $700 per week
• Duty Travel/Expenses (reimbursable up to $2000)

Living Accommodations

Member will be working outdoors in heat and cold conditions. Member will be working in and around various types of water.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.