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Initial Posting Date: <\/b><\/p>\n
02\/01\/2021<\/p>\n
Application Deadline:<\/b><\/p>\n
02\/22\/2021<\/p>\n
Agency:<\/b><\/p>\n
Department of Fish and Wildlife<\/p>\n
Salary Range:<\/b><\/p>\n
$2,837.00 – $4,225.00<\/p>\n
Position Type:<\/b><\/p>\n
Employee<\/p>\n
Position Title:<\/b><\/p>\n
Fish and Wildlife Technician (Aquatic Invasive Species Technician – Gold Beach)<\/p>\n
Apply Here:\u00a0https:\/\/oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com\/en-US\/SOR_External_Career_Site\/job\/Gold-Beach–ODFW\/Fish-and-Wildlife-Technician–Aquatic-Invasive-Species-Technician—Gold-Beach-_REQ-57784<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Job Description:<\/b><\/p>\n \nMake a Difference in Oregon’s Natural Resources!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \nThese positions\u00a0are\u00a0with<\/span> the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Conservation Program in the Wildlife Division and\u00a0are located in Gold Beach. <\/b> Gold Beach (Brookings) is located on the Oregon coast approximately 8 miles from the Oregon\/California border on Hwy 101 or 340 miles SW of Portland, OR. <\/b><\/p>\n The goal of this recruitment is to fill the positions at the Fish & Wildlife Technician (FWT) level. However, we encourage candidates to apply for the Fish & Wildlife Technician Entry level ($2,638\/mo.), as the department may consider under-filling the positions.<\/p>\n There are\u00a0two\u00a0full<\/span> time, seasonal positions located in Gold Beach from April 26, 2021 through September 16, 2021 (Note: These are estimated dates. Length of season may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project’s control).<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Help keep Oregon safe from aquatic invasive species! Inspect watercrafts at key locations located around the state.<\/p>\n What you will do:<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 Inspect watercrafts entering Oregon at designated locations throughout the state for quagga and zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species. Follow established protocols for inspection and decontamination of affected watercrafts.<\/p>\n \u2022 Participate in outreach and education efforts to inform the general public about the impacts of aquatic invasive species on Oregon’s fish and wildlife and their habitats. Disseminate information about aquatic invasive species and proper ways to clean or decontaminate watercraft at various public venues.<\/p>\n \u2022 Submit weekly summaries of watercraft inspections to the Invasive Species, Wildlife Integrity Supervisor. Record inspection data onto paper forms or tablet. Enter inspection forms into an online database.<\/p>\n \u2022 Occasionally coordinate with Oregon State Police, Oregon State Marine Board, county law enforcement, and other department staff to isolate any watercraft contaminated with quagga or zebra mussels or other aquatic invasive species.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Working Conditions <\/b> \u2022 Requires great attention to detail when inspecting and decontaminating watercraft.<\/p>\n \u2022 Requires use of a computer.<\/p>\n \u2022 This position requires working weekends and holidays.<\/p>\n \u2022 Must be persuasive and diplomatic when dealing with the general public and sometimes upset individuals.<\/p>\n \u2022 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. This includes working at all hours and workdays in excess of eight hours.<\/p>\n Criminal Records\/DMV Check<\/b> \nNOTE:<\/b> 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.<\/p>\n We are seeking applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have the following skills and experience: <\/u><\/b><\/p>\n \nMinimum Qualifications<\/b><\/p>\n Fish & Wildlife Technician Option:<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 An Associate’s degree in Fisheries Technology, Aquaculture, Aquarium Science, Wildlife Technology or Agriculture; OR<\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 Eighteen months of experience in fisheries, fish culture, fish screens, care of livestock, agricultural research and experimentation, monitoring game or wildlife, or farming.<\/p>\n A higher level degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely-related degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological\/ecological<\/span> coursework will substitute for the Associate’s degree.<\/p>\n Fish & Wildlife Technician Entry Option – Underfill:<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 Minimum qualifications are not established for this classification, there are no minimum qualifications. Previous related experience is desirable.<\/p>\n Requested Skills:<\/b> Additional Information:<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n Your answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the “Job History” (Work Experience) section in your application<\/b> or you may not be considered for this position. Resumes will not replace the completed “Job History” section in your online application.<\/b>\u00a0You may be disqualified if your experience listed in the \u201cJob History\u201d section does not include information used to: 1) meet the minimum qualifications of the job and 2) 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.<\/p>\n Note: <\/b>You will be required to provide a copy of your official or\u00a0unofficial transcripts (online transcripts are acceptable) during the selection process that show your name, the name\/address of the institution, coursework with passing grades, and degree conferred (including date), if you are using education to qualify. Transcripts can be attached to your application in the Resume\/Cover Letter attachments field when you apply.<\/p>\n For helpful tips on filling out your job history, responding to the supplemental questions, and submitting your application, <\/b>click here<\/a><\/p>\n Notes for External Applicants (non-state of Oregon employees):<\/b> If you would like to retain a copy of this job posting, please print a copy before submitting your application. Once the job posting has closed, you will not be able to access the posting. The system will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity.<\/b> You must submit your application after you begin the process. You cannot save your progress and come back to it later.<\/p>\n The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PST) on the close date.<\/u><\/b> After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans\u2019 preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process. <\/b><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \nThe employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all\u00a0terms and conditions\u00a0of the collective bargaining agreement. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.<\/p>\n Veterans – <\/b>If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans’ preference points will be added to your score.\u00a0 For more information on veterans’ preference points visit www.oregonjobs.org<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n Find information on State of Oregon benefits<\/a><\/p>\n More information about our agency can be found on our social media accounts and at myodfw.com<\/a>\u00a0 and http:\/\/www.dfw.state.or.us\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity\/Affirmative<\/span> Action Employer<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8699,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15],"tags":[4,32,33,7,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37089"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8699"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37089"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37089\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37090,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37089\/revisions\/37090"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37089"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37089"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37089"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022 Requires working in inclement weather.<\/p>\n
\nApplicants\u00a0are subject to both a\u00a0criminal history and motor vehicles check. Out-of-state finalists will be required to present a current certified<\/u> 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. <\/b>Adverse background information may disqualify you from further consideration.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Experience performing watercraft inspections
\n\u2022 Experience participating in outreach and education efforts to inform the general public about the impacts of aquatic invasive species on Oregon’s fish and wildlife and their habitats
\n\u2022 Ability to identify fish, mussels and aquatic plants
\n\u2022 A working knowledge of aquatic invasive species
\n\u2022 Performing minor maintenance on equipment
\n\u2022 Using a computer database to enter data<\/p>\n