{"id":57084,"date":"2025-12-04T14:06:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T22:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=57084"},"modified":"2025-12-04T14:06:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T22:06:20","slug":"job-biological-science-assistant-grande-ronde-river-smolt-trap-oregon-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-asotin-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-biological-science-assistant-grande-ronde-river-smolt-trap-oregon-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-asotin-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Biological Science Assistant (Grande Ronde River Smolt Trap), Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Asotin, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife<\/p>\n

Asotin, Washington<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Job Type<\/td>\nTemporary<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary<\/td>\n$3,429 – $4,023 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deadline<\/td>\nDec 15, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Experience<\/td>\n0 – 1 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Seasonal Fisheries Employment Opportunities<\/p>\n

Make a Difference in Oregon’s Natural Resources!<\/strong>\u00a0

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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0 Based at the lower Grande Ronde River trap site near Asotin, Washington.<\/p>\n

Anticipated Duration:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

February 17 \u2013 May 30, 2026, lower Grande Ronde River smolt trap (three positions)<\/p>\n

\u00a0(These are estimated dates. Length of season(s) may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project\u2019s control).<\/em><\/p>\n

Job Description:<\/u><\/strong> What you will do:<\/strong> Employees will conduct daily fish sampling and PIT tagging and enter collected data into computer files.\u00a0 Employees will operate and maintain a large fish trap and small boats. Requires working long hours, frequently on weekends, in adverse weather conditions and\/or on slippery stream banks. Work requires driving long distances on gravel roads, possibly in adverse weather conditions. Lifting of fish and equipment up to 50 pounds is required. The trap will be operated seven nights\/days per week. Employees will be working and living at a remote field station in adverse weather. Onsite housing will be provided, however, facilities are rudimentary (camping). During periods of intense monitoring activity, employees must work long hours at irregular times.\u00a0 This position is physically demanding.<\/p>\n

For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located here.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Questions about the positions? Please contact Patrick.J.Keniry@odfw.oregon.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Requirements\/Requested Skills:<\/u><\/strong> 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, \u00a0identifying 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.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n

Application Details and Instructions<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n