The Oregon State University HERS Lab is working with the National Park Service Upper Columbia Basin Inventory and Monitoring Network to hire two Biological Field/Research Technicians to support the Network’s sagebrush steppe vegetation monitoring program and other vegetation monitoring projects in several National Park units. This work will further the understanding of natural resource conditions in the Upper Columbia Basin Network and supports OSU’s research and outreach initiatives. Specific duties include conducting vegetation sampling within sagebrush steppe and forest habitats, preparing field equipment and supplies, developing technical reports that describe results of recent monitoring surveys, and coordinating camping and other logistics and safety planning.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by February 19, 2021. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants. Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. Posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for classified staff positions. Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.