Monitoring Assistant; Biological Science Assistant

Position: Monitoring Assistant (Biological Science Assistant)
## Monitoring Assistant (Biological Science Assistant)
Apply locations:
Central Point | ODFW | Rogue Watershed District Office time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
REQ-202373
** Initial Posting Date:
** 06/25/2026
** Final date to receive applications:
** 07/09/2026
** Agency:
** Department of Fish and Wildlife
** Salary Range:**$3,515 - $4,124
** Position Type:
** Employee
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* Position Title:

** Monitoring Assistant (Biological Science Assistant)
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* 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.
*** We are hiring for one full-time, permanent position located in Central Point, Oregon.
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* What you will do:

** In this position you will conduct surveys associated with conservation plan implementation for multiple species.  The projects’ major activities include:
* Surveying selected streams to count naturally spawning salmon and steelhead
* Conducting snorkel counts and/or electro-fishing estimates of juvenile salmonids in coastal streams
* Monitoring upstream and downstream fish traps
* Conducting field surveys to assess the condition of stream habitat

You 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.

NOTE:

This position requires a Boater Education Card obtained through the Oregon State Marine Board to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.
* 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.
*** Clearly describe how you meet the desired attributes in your application materials. We cannot accept additional application materials after the Final date to receive applications. These materials determine whether you move forward in the selection process and help establish your starting salary. Be sure your work and education history is accurate, thorough, and fully reflects your skills and experience, even if they do not seem directly related to the position.  

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**** What we are looking for:
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** Minimum qualifications are not established for this position; however, we are seeking applicants with the following experience or skills. Preference for interviews may be given to candidates with these skills and background:
* Experience collecting and recording biological data
* Experience conducting biological field surveys
* Experience identifying and enumerating salmonids
* Maintain and repair fish sampling gear and equipment
* Experience rowing boats on whitewater rivers
* Anyone who has or is in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in biological/ecological sciences
** Application Details and Instructions
*** 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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