At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. This is a temporary position that may last up to 6 months. Fisheries Technician Associate Environmental Support Technician Job Classification: 6201 Grade: 3 Career Level: T1 – Entry Technical Support 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. To find out more, click here. Join us today and power your potential! Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric. PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting [email protected] or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled. At Portland General Electric, we’re innovators, builders, and achievers. We’re committed to powering our customers’ potential and making a difference for our community and the planet. Today, that commitment includes developing an intelligent and resilient electric grid, electrifying transportation and de-carbonizing the energy sector. We’re proud to deliver an exceptional experience to help our customers thrive. Our mission is to make clean, reliable and affordable energy services available to all. We obsess over serving customers and are committed to growing employee career paths with purpose. Equity and inclusion are core business values; we celebrate our differences and are committed to developing teams that reflect the communities we serve.

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