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Initial Posting Date: <\/b><\/p>\n
02\/18\/2021<\/p>\n
Application Deadline:<\/b><\/p>\n
03\/01\/2021<\/p>\n
Agency:<\/b><\/p>\n
Department of Fish and Wildlife<\/p>\n
Salary Range:<\/b><\/p>\n
$2,638.00<\/p>\n
Position Type:<\/b><\/p>\n
Employee<\/p>\n
Position Title:<\/b><\/p>\n
Biological Science Assistant (Chum Salmon Monitoring Assistant)<\/p><\/div>\n
Apply Here:\u00a0https:\/\/oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com\/en-US\/SOR_External_Career_Site\/job\/Astoria–ODFW–Big-Creek-Hatchery\/Biological-Science-Assistant–Chum-Salmon-Monitoring-Assistant-_REQ-58907<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Job Description:<\/b><\/p>\n Make a Difference in Oregon’s Natural Resources!<\/p>\n ODFW Mission: To protect and enhance Oregon’s fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.<\/i><\/p>\n \nLocation:<\/u><\/b>\u00a0 Based out of Big Creek Hatchery<\/i><\/b>, Oregon. Work to be conducted primarily on Clatskanie River and Bear Creek.<\/p>\n Anticipated Duration:<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n March 1, 2021 \u2013 June 30, 2021, Chum Salmon Monitoring Assistant (one temporary position)<\/p>\n Job Description:<\/u><\/b> What you will do:<\/b> The employees in these positions will assist in field studies on the Chum Salmon Reintroduction Project collecting data on juvenile salmonids. Principal duties will include processing fish at sites that trap juvenile salmonids. Office work will include entering field data into a computer database.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Questions about the positions? Please contact erik.suring@oregonstate.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n Requirements\/Requested<\/span> Skills:<\/u><\/b> 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 juvenile salmonids, operating and maintaining fish traps and equipment, identifying 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<\/span> sciences will be given preference for interviews.<\/p>\n Criminal Records\/DMV Check<\/b> Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security\u2019s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODFW participates in E-Verify. ODFW is unable to support VISA sponsorships.<\/p>\n Additional Information:<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n Your answers to any questions in the job posting must be supported by the experience 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>\u00a0If 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 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 For helpful tips on filling out your job history, responding to the supplemental questions, and submitting your application, click here<\/a><\/b><\/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 The employees in these positions 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><\/u> 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 More information about our agency can be found on our social media accounts at myodfw.com<\/a><\/u>\u00a0 and http:\/\/www.dfw.state.or.us\/<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/p>\n The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity\/Affirmative<\/span> Action Employer<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nTemporary Fisheries Employment Opportunity<\/b><\/h2>\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