Seasonal Positions
Biological Science Assistant (Field Assistant)
Initial Posting Date: 12/27/2023 Application Deadline: 01/10/2024 Agency: Department of Fish and Wildlife Salary Range: $3,006.00 monthly Position Type: Employee – Full-time Position Title: Biological Science Assistant (Field Assistant) Job Description: Seasonal Fisheries Employment Opportunities Location: Based out of Umatilla, Oregon. Work to be conducted primarily on the Umatilla River and tributaries. Anticipated Duration: March 15, 2024 – June 15, 2024 (two positions) (These are estimated dates. Length of season(s) may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project’s control).
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Job Description – What you will do: The purpose of these positions is to conduct studies to investigate the production of steelhead in the Umatilla River and tributaries. Duties include but are not limited to:
These positions require 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. These positions may be physically demanding.
Questions about the positions? Please contact Stacy.L.Remple@odfw.oregon.gov.
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., identifying adult and juvenile fish species (especially salmonids), collecting and accurately recording field data, computer skills, and customer service) and who possess or are in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in biological/ecological sciences. Preference for interviews may be given to candidates with this background. |
Biological Science Assistant (Project Assistant)Initial Posting Date: 12/26/2023 Application Deadline: 01/09/2024 Agency: Department of Fish and Wildlife Salary Range: $3,006.00 monthly Position Type: Employee Position Title: Biological Science Assistant (Project Assistant) Location: Based out of The Dalles, Oregon. Anticipated Duration: March 4, 2024 – June 28, 2024 (These are estimated dates. Length of season(s) may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project’s control).
Job Description: Seasonal Fisheries Employment Opportunities To learn more about the department and the work we do, view the following video at https://myodfw.com/about
Job Description: What you will do The purpose of this position is to gather information on the life history and natural production of anadromous salmonids within The Dalles Watershed. Primary duties involve capturing and tagging juvenile salmon and steelhead, installing, operating, and maintaining juvenile salmonid traps. Project findings will be used to evaluate the status of anadromous salmonid populations in Mill Creek and Fifteenmile Creek within The Dalles Watershed Area.
Working Conditions: This position requires frequent travel to study sites; work on weekends, and in inclement weather; the ability to transport equipment and supplies over rough terrain and for long distances, in remote areas; and the ability to conduct stream surveys in deep water. A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving are required. This 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, and does not exceed forty (40) hours in a workweek. Work exceeding 40 hours per week requires prior approval by the supervisor. Dealings with the public, local residents and other agency personnel are frequent and a well-developed sense of diplomacy is required. Questions about the position? Please contact Jason.T.Seals@odfw.oregon.gov
Requirements/Requested Skills: Minimum qualifications are not established for this position; however we are seeking applicants with the following related skills and experience (e.g., identifying adult and juvenile salmonids, collecting biological information, PIT tagging, , communicating with anglers and other members of the public, and keeping neat and precise electronic field data) 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 |
Biological Science Assistant (Chum Salmon Reintroduction Monitoring Assistant)Initial Posting Date: 12/21/2023 Application Deadline: 01/04/2024 Agency: Department of Fish and Wildlife Salary Range: $3,006.00 Monthly Position Type: Employee Position Title: Biological Science Assistant (Chum Salmon Reintroduction Monitoring Assistant) Job Description: Seasonal Fisheries Employment Opportunity Location: Based out of Big Creek Hatchery (Astoria), Oregon. Work to be conducted primarily on tributaries of the Columbia River from Astoria to Clatskanie. Anticipated Duration: As soon as possible through June 30, 2024, Chum Salmon Reintroduction Monitoring Assistant (one position) (These are estimated dates. Length of season(s) may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project’s control).
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Job Description: What you will do: The employees in these positions will assist in field studies on the Chum Salmon Reintroduction Project collecting data on juvenile and adult salmonids. Principal duties will include processing fish at the hatchery and at sites that trap adult and juvenile salmonids and conducting spawning ground surveys. Office work will include entering field data into a computer database and mounting juvenile and adult salmonid scales. These positions require 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. These positions will include weekend and some night work. These positions may be physically demanding. Employees will occasionally be working independently under adverse weather conditions in semi-remote areas. Questions about the positions? Please contact erik.suring@odfw.oregon.gov.
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 handling and tagging adult and juvenile salmonids, operating and maintaining fish traps and equipment, identifying adult and juvenile salmonids, and keeping neat and precise field data) 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.
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Biological Science Assistant (Port Sampler-Multiple Positions/Locations)Initial Posting Date: 12/19/2023 Application Deadline: 06/30/2024 Agency: Department of Fish and Wildlife Salary Range: $3,006.00 Monthly Position Type: Employee Position Title: Biological Science Assistant (Port Sampler-Multiple Positions/Locations) Locations: Positions are with the Ocean Sampling Project out of Oregon coastal ports including Astoria, Garibaldi, Pacific City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Florence, Winchester Bay, Charleston, Bandon, Gold Beach, and Brookings. Anticipated Duration: Anticipated start dates include February 20, March 14, April 20, April 22, and June 17, 2024. End dates vary by position and are forecasted for September 30 and October 31, 2024. Please note that “apply by dates” also vary to correspond to start dates.
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NOTE: This recruitment will be opened until filled with the first review of applications beginning at 8AM on Friday, January 19, 2024 for positions starting in February. Additional review dates are expected on March 15, 2024 for positions starting in April, and May 3, 2024 for positions starting in June. Apply now, as this recruitment may close any time after that initial review date.
Currently recruiting to hire openings in Astoria, Garibaldi, Pacific City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Florence, Winchester Bay, Charleston, Bandon, Gold Beach, and Brookings. This recruitment will also be used for any additional unanticipated openings within the remainder of the season. The following are the current positions to be filled for the 2024 season with anticipated duty assignments:
(These are estimated dates. Length of season(s) may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, fishing funding, or factors beyond the project’s control). More information on the Ocean Sampling Project can be found at https://dfw.state.or.us/MRP/salmon/index.asp
Job Description: What you will do: Port samplers conduct field interviews with recreational and/or commercial fishers and conduct recreational fishery effort counts. Employees are expected to handle and collect data and samples from a variety of fish species; learn proper identification of common marine fishes; and accurately record and summarize field data from interviews and biological sampling. Lifting of fish and equipment up to 50 pounds is required. Employees are expected to effectively communicate with anglers, commercial fishers, and the general public on a daily basis. All jobs entail working outdoors in exposed locations, at times during inclement weather conditions, and require walking up and down boat ramps and docks, on sandy beaches, and between fish buying stations.
Most positions will require the use of digital video recording equipment to monitor fishing vessel activity. Some driving between workstations is required. Employees will need to provide transportation and proof of auto insurance. Vehicle mileage while working will be reimbursed. These positions require 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, and days off may vary between weeks. Questions about the positions? Please contact Eric.D.Schindler@odfw.oregon.gov.
Requirements/Requested Skills: Minimum qualifications are not established for these positions; however, we are seeking applicants with the following related skills and experience: conducting creel surveys, commercial fishery sampling/observing, identifying marine fish species, collecting and accurately recording field data, computer skills, and customer service, and who possess or are in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in the biological/ecological sciences or natural resource management. Preference for interviews may be given to candidates with this background. |
Biological Science Assistant (Field Sampling Technician)We are recruiting to fill three (3) Seasonal Biological Science Assistant (Field Sampling Technician) positions.
Initial Posting Date: 12/14/2023 Application Deadline: 12/28/2023 Agency: Department of Fish and Wildlife Salary Range: $3,006.00/monthly Position Type: Employee Position Title: Biological Science Assistant (Field Sampling Technician) Job Description: Seasonal Fisheries Employment Opportunities Location: Based at the lower Grande Ronde River trap site near Asotin, Washington. Anticipated Duration: February 20, 2024 – May 31, 2024, lower Grande Ronde River smolt trap (three positions) (These are estimated dates. Length of season(s) may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project’s control).
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Questions about the positions? Please contact Patrick.J.Keniry@odfw.oregon.gov
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., smolt trap operation, identifying juvenile fish species (especially salmonids), collecting and accurately recording field data, computer skills, powerboat operation, and PIT tagging) and who possess or are in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in biological/ecological sciences. Preference for interviews may be given to candidates with this background. These positions require a Boater Education Card obtained through the Oregon State Marine Board. There are some exceptions to this (e.g., Coast Guard Boat Operator License or commercial fishing license). For further information, access the Web site at www.boatoregon.com. On your application, be sure to indicate in the Certificates & Licenses section if you have a card. If the selected applicant does not possess a card, s/he must obtain it before completion of the trial service period as a condition of continued employment. |