Initial Posting Date:

12/20/2024

Application Deadline:

01/05/2025

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$3,218 - $3,776

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Biological Science Assistant (Life Cycle Monitoring Assistant)

Job Description:

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.

Note: this position will receive a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase of 6.55% which is not reflected in the salary listed in this posting. The effective date of the increase is January 1, 2025 for February 1, 2025 paychecks.

We are hiring for one full time, Limited Duration position located in Newport, Oregon. The duration of this assignment is through June 30, 2025.

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 position (not temporary or seasonal) that is expected to continue through at least June 30, 2025. Please attach approval from your current manager to be considered for this job rotation in the resume/cover letter section of your application.

What you will do:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide field work on Oregon Plan monitoring projects. This position is principally in support of adult and smolt monitoring activities at Life Cycle Monitoring sites and coast wide habitat inventories. The projects’ major activities include monitoring upstream and downstream fish traps and conducting field surveys to assess the condition of stream habitat. The position will also be responsible for quality control of the information, writing summaries of sampling results, maintaining field gear and equipment, coordinating with ODFW district staff, and requesting permission from private landowners to access sample sites.

Working Conditions:

Position requires frequent long distance travel to study sites and work in remote areas.  Position requires operating traps and handling fish in inclement weather.  Work will involve communicating effectively with ODFW, other government agencies, private timber companies, private landowners, and members of the public.

This position 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, and does not exceed forty (40) hours in a workweek.  Work exceeding 40 hours per week requires prior approval by the supervisor.

For questions about the position, please email: Kelcee.l.smith@odfw.oregon.gov

What we are looking for:

Requirements/Requested Skills: Minimum qualifications are not established for this position and recent graduates or early career professionals are encouraged to apply. In general, we are seeking applicants with the following related skills and experience: smolt trap operation, identifying juvenile fish species (especially salmonids), collecting and accurately recording field data, computer skills, 4X4 vehicle operation, PIT tagging, and anyone who possess or is 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.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce as we strive to represent and better serve our neighboring communities. Our most important asset is our employees, and each person brings unique, different, and important contributions to the workplace and community we serve. With Oregon’s changing demographics, a workforce that reflects this change will make us stronger and create an opportunity for better decision making.

Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
• Live, work, and play in Newport, Oregon!

Application Details and Instructions 

• 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.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.
• 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%.
• Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
• If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503-947-6051.

Additional Details:

• Housing is not provided as a benefit for this position.
• 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 all positions. 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.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer