Initial Posting Date:
02/26/2021
Application Deadline:
03/11/2021
Agency:
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Salary Range:
$2,638 – $3,354
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Biological Science Assistant (Oregon Plan Fisheries Monitoring Assistant)
Job Description:
Permanent Fisheries Employment Opportunity
Make a Difference in Oregon’s Natural Resources!
Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission: To protect and enhance Oregon’s fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.
Location: Based out of Clackamas, Oregon. Work to be conducted primarily on streams and rivers within the Sandy and Clackamas River Basins
Anticipated Duration:
June 1st, 2021 anticipated start date.
Job Description: What you will do: The primary responsibility of this position will be to conduct salmon spawning surveys, redd surveys, stream habitat surveys, and fish presence surveys throughout the Sandy and Clackamas River Basins. Duties include:
- Walk or float streams to count redds and spawning salmon, steelhead, and lamprey.
- Collect biological samples from dead fish.
- Electrofish streams for fish presence/absence.
- Conduct surveys to inventory the physical habitat of streams.
- Conduct snorkel surveys to inventory juvenile salmonids and other stream fish.
- Keep accurate and clear data records.
- Hike into and along streams daily.
- Requires some use of non-motorized inflatable boats.
- Requires operation of non-motorized paddle or oar controlled rivercraft in swift water and rapids up to Class III.
- Work in hot, cold, rainy weather or in rough terrain.
- Camp or backpack in remote areas.
- Communicate with the public to gain access to private land and to explain our activities.
- Coordinate with ODFW district staff.
- Occasionally assist on other ODFW efforts, such as adult or juvenile salmonid trapping.
Position requires a flexible work schedule that varies in the number of hours worked on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day, or a work schedule in which the starting and stopping times vary on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day including most weekends and some night work. Position may be physically demanding.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
Questions about the position? Please contact eric.brown@oregonstate.edu
Requirements/Requested Skills: Minimum qualifications are not established for these positions; however we are seeking applicants with the following related skills and experience (e.g., experience in fish sampling and habitat surveys is preferred, but standardized training will be provided). Knowledge and background working with GIS and Access databases are also preferred but not required. Knowledge and background operating non-motorized river-craft in swift water streams. Employees must be self-motivated, willing to work under a variety of conditions, and responsible for the quality of data collected and who possess or are in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in biological/ecological sciences will be given preference for interviews.
Criminal Records/DMV Check
Applicants are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Out-of-state finalists will be required to present a current certified driving record for review to be considered for the position. Be prepared to obtain as soon as possible. You are expected to provide the out-of-state certified driving record before an offer can be made unless extenuating circumstances exist. Adverse background information may disqualify you from further consideration.
NOTE: Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODFW participates in E-Verify. ODFW is not able to support VISA sponsorships.
Additional Information:
Your answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the “Job History” (Work Experience) section in your application or you may not be considered for this position. Resumes will not replace the completed “Job History” section in your online application. You may be disqualified if your experience listed in the “Job History” section does not include information used to back up your answers to the supplemental questions. If any of the positions listed in your application are part time or seasonal, be sure to include the dates you worked (month and year) and the average amount of hours worked per week in the duties section. Only those individuals who most closely match the requested skills will be invited to an interview.
For helpful tips on filling out your job history, responding to the supplemental questions, and submitting your application, click here
The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503-947-6051.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.
The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.
Veterans – If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans’ preference points will be added to your score. For more information on veterans’ preference points visit www.oregonjobs.org and select Veterans resources under Resources. Please do not attach veteran documentation to your initial application, after you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time.
Find information on State of Oregon benefits
More information about our agency can be found on our social media accounts and at myodfw.com and http://www.dfw.state.or.us/
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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