Project Assistant, Fisheries Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 1)

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In this role, you will work closely with the Assistant Project Leader to coordinate field operations, provide technical guidance and training to technicians, and manage biological data for life history and natural production studies of salmon and steelhead in Northeast Oregon. Duties include:

• →Use rotary screw traps, seining, snorkeling, and electrofishing to locate and collect juvenile salmon from streams throughout Northeast Oregon
• →Tag juvenile salmon and steelhead with passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags and collect biological data
• →Train technicians on field collection techniques and methods
• →Follow, develop, and improve field protocols and sampling methods
• →Enter data into computer databases
• →Manage spreadsheet, database, and GIS models for data analysis
• →Tabulate and summarize data in formats suitable for written and oral presentation
• →Assist in writing draft sections of annual reports.
• →Assist project leader in preparation of slides and graphics for presentation.
• →Purchase and maintain field sampling equipment
• →Operate drift boats and jet sleds

Note: This position requires the successful candidate to either have or be able to obtain a Boater Education Card within 6 months of hire.

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.

For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located here.

To be considered for this position, all applicants must meet one of the following options:

Option 1: Three years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program.

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Option 2: 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 coursework.

• Experience collecting biological data
• Experience with rotary screw trap operation
• Data management experience
• Experience with snorkeling and electrofishing
• Boating experience (training will be provided)

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%
• 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
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• The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.

• Finalists are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Driving is required for this position. Adverse background and/or driving information may disqualify you from further consideration.

• 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
• Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference: Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

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