Joel Craven
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Skilled Fish Technician with experience in fish/hatchery management, habitat restoration, and data collection. Strengths include strong observational skills, knowledge of species identification, and proficiency in using field/hatchery research equipment. Previous work has contributed to the successful implementation of conservation programs and enhanced understanding of hatchery operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fish and Wildlife Technician
California Department Of Fish And Wildlife
Gold River
03.2024 - Current
- Tasked with the maintenance and cleaning of raceways.
- Tasked with the movement and transport of fish.
- Tasked with the feeding and care of both hatchery and raceway fish.
- Tasked with the cleaning and moving of raceway screens.
- Tasked with the collection, enumeration, and recording of all hatchery and raceway losses.
- Working well within a team dynamic.
- Delivering medical treatments to infirmed fish.
- Tasked with the cleaning and maintenance of all hatchery equipment.
- Tasked with the spawning of target species fish.
- Public interaction and education.
Scientific Aid
California Department Of Fish And Wildlife
Gold River
05.2018 - 03.2024
- Reviewed existing protocols and developed new protocols to improve accuracy and efficiency of scientific operations.
- Trained new staff on all protocols and procedures.
- Maintained rotary screw traps, equipment, vessels, trailers, docks, and vehicles.
- Tasked with the collection and entry of daily environmental data.
- Tasked with the removal, enumeration, and evaluation of target species fish.
- Tasked with the collection of genetic data.
- Tasked with the rescue, transport, and relocation of stranded fish.
- Data maintenance.
- Employee scheduling.
Scientific Aid / Wallace Weir
California Department Of Fish And Wildlife
Gold River, CA
05.2018 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented scientific strategies for research projects.
- Daily operation of Wallace Weir.
- Tasked with the maintenance of weir equipment, including transport trailers, motors, generators, and water pumps.
- Tasked with the safe removal and relocation of stranded fish.
- Tasked with the construction and implementation of temporary fyke traps.
- Tasked with the collection of genetic, environmental, and target species data.
Scientific Aid / Sturgeon Tagging Project
California
Sacramento, CA
05.2018 - 03.2024
- Implemented best practices in accordance with organizational policies and industry standards.
- Tasked with the maintenance of jet and propeller vessels, and trailers.
- Tasked with the deployment, maintenance, and retrieval of gill nets.
- Tasked with the identification of process improvements necessary to increase efficiency across various operations.
- Tasked with internal tagging of juvenile green and white sturgeon with acoustic tracking tags.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure successful completion of projects within budget constraints.
Education
Associate of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA05-2018
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Studies
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, CASkills
- GPS Navigation
- Data Collection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Professionalism
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
- Wood Working
- Metal Working
- Cart and Vehicle Maintenance
- Raceway and Hatchery Maintenances
- Fish collection and Transport
- Forklift Operation
- Crowder Operation and Maintenance
- Fish Spawning
- Water Quality Analysis
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Fish Harvester Operation and Maintenance
Certification
- Motorboat Operator License
- Swift Water Training
- Field Ecology Certificate
- First Aid and CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fish and Wildlife Technician
California Department Of Fish And Wildlife
03.2024 - Current
Scientific Aid
California Department Of Fish And Wildlife
05.2018 - 03.2024
Scientific Aid / Wallace Weir
California Department Of Fish And Wildlife
05.2018 - 03.2024
Scientific Aid / Sturgeon Tagging Project
California
05.2018 - 03.2024
Associate of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Sacramento City College
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Studies
California State University Sacramento
- Motorboat Operator License
- Swift Water Training
- Field Ecology Certificate
- First Aid and CPR
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