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Initial Posting Date: <\/b><\/p>\n
05\/10\/2021<\/p>\n
Application Deadline:<\/b><\/p>\n
05\/24\/2021<\/p>\n
Agency:<\/b><\/p>\n
Department of Fish and Wildlife<\/p>\n
Salary Range:<\/b><\/p>\n
$3,354.00 – $5,106.00 Monthly<\/p>\n
Position Type:<\/b><\/p>\n
Employee<\/p>\n
Position Title:<\/b><\/p>\n
Natural Resource Specialist 1 (Fishery Research Assistant)<\/p>\n
Apply Here:\u00a0https:\/\/oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com\/en-US\/SOR_External_Career_Site\/job\/Newport–ODFW\/Natural-Resource-Specialist-1–Fishery-Research-Assistant-_REQ-64464<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Job Description:<\/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.<\/i><\/b><\/h5>\n \nThis position is with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) located in Newport.<\/span><\/p>\n Initial interviews are anticipated to be held via phone, video or virtual interview due to the current situation related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).<\/b><\/p>\n To learn more about the department and the work we do, view the following video at https:\/\/myodfw.com\/about<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n What you will do:<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n \u2022 Coordinate and assist with research projects as part of a research team. Participate in statewide nearshore semi-pelagic rockfish survey. Take multi-day or single day trips to sea on-board commercial or chartered fishing vessels. Work on vessels as part of a research team. Deploy, operate, calibrate, and maintain complex field equipment, including (for example) underwater stereo video systems, hydro acoustic systems, oceanographic sensors and moorings. Assist in the design, and conduct field experiments to test video equipment performance and capabilities, and develop statistically valid sampling protocols that will guide use of the equipment in subsequent fieldwork.<\/p>\n \u2022 Analyze data from research projects. Use specialized hydro acoustic software (e.g., Echoview) to analyze hydro acoustic data and develop population estimates. Analyze hydro acoustic data. Use specialized underwater stereo video software (e.g., EventMeasure and Cal) to count and measure fish. Post process and QAQC these data. Apply and interpret statistical test procedures (ANOVA, regression, logistic regression, nonparametric tests, etc.) to analyze data. Evaluate variables for normality, heteroscedasticity; apply and test transformations to dependent and independent variables prior to applying statistical tests. Summarize analyses in tables and figures.<\/p>\n \u2022 Draft portions of final reports and scientific papers describing research projects. Develop written summaries of field methods used in research studies. Review drafts of scientific reports and contribute to Introduction, Results and Discussion sections. Review and synthesize in writing existing scientific literature on specific assigned topics. Use GIS software (ArcView, ArcMap, etc.) to develop maps depicting scientific study areas and sampling sites. Use hydro acoustic software (Echoview) to develop echogram figures for documentation. Use R statistical software to summarize and synthesize data streams.<\/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 \nWorking Conditions <\/b> \u2022 Considerable time will be spent doing data analysis using a computer, extracting data from underwater video, processing hydro acoustic data, conducting statistical analyses and writing.<\/p>\n \u2022 This position requires 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<\/a>. On your application, be sure to indicate if you have a card or a copy of your card can be attached. If the selected applicant does not possess a card,\u00a0they must obtain it before completion of the trial service period as a condition of continued employment.<\/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: <\/b><\/u><\/p>\n Minimum Qualifications:<\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 A Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-related Bachelor’s degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological\/ecological<\/span> coursework; OR <\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 Three years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program.<\/p>\n Requested Skills:<\/b> \u2022 Processing, and analyzing data from underwater camera systems<\/p>\n \u2022 Collecting, processing, and analyzing scientific echo sounder (not acoustic telemetry) data<\/p>\n \u2022 Working at-sea for multiple days at a time<\/p>\n Additional Information:<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n Your answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the “Job History” 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 and cover letters can be attached to your application in the Resume\/CV\/Cover Letter attachments field when you apply. Cover letters may not be reviewed unless it is stated as a requirement in the job posting.<\/p>\n For helpful tips on filling out your job history, responding to the supplemental questions, and submitting your application, <\/b>click here<\/b><\/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><\/p>\n The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT\/PST) on the close date.<\/u> 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>\u00a0and 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\/40014"}],"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=40014"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40014\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40015,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40014\/revisions\/40015"}],"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=40014"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40014"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40014"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Make a Difference in Oregon’s Natural Resources!<\/b><\/p>\n
This is a full time, Limited Duration position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n
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We will also consider a Job Rotation for current, regular status employees of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in good standing in a permanent or limited duration\u00a0position<\/span> (not temporary or seasonal) that is expected to continue through at least December 31, 2021.<\/b> Please attach approval from your current manager to be considered for this job rotation in the resume\/cover letter section of your application.<\/span><\/h5>\n
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Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to Oregon\u2019s fisheries and work\u00a0at the beautiful Oregon coast? Assist marine science professionals with Oregon\u2019s nearshore fisheries research by providing analytical and field support.<\/span><\/h5>\n
\n\u2022 The person in this position will participate in a research cruise extending from August 1 to approximately October 15, 2021. The person in this position will be expected to be on call 7 days a week during this time period and should intend to spend a considerable amount of time at sea.<\/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 maintaining and deploying underwater camera systems<\/p>\n