Biological Science Assistant; Cycle Monitoring Assistant

Biological Science Assistant (Life Cycle Monitoring Assistant)

Location:

Newport, Oregon. Permanent position focused on supporting adult and smolt monitoring activities, life cycle monitoring sites, coastwide stream habitat inventories, and snorkel surveys.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide field work, principally in support of adult and smolt monitoring activities at Life Cycle Monitoring sites and coastwide stream habitat inventories and snorkel surveys. Key activities include monitoring upstream and downstream fish traps, conducting field surveys to assess the condition of stream habitat, 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.

You will work in remote areas and be independent in field data collection.

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to conduct field work under a variety of weather conditions ranging from heat in summer to cold in winter.
• Experience with smolt trap operation, fish sampling, conducting habitat surveys, hydrology, PIT‑tagging, biological sampling, or entering data.
• Experience collecting biological samples from fish, identifying juvenile fish species (especially salmonids), and accurately recording field data.
• Self‑motivated, willing to work under a variety of conditions, and responsible for the quality of data collected.
• Possession or pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in biological/ecological sciences.
• Comfortable communicating with team members and the public.
• Ability to maintain personal schedule and safely and efficiently access and work in streams and estuaries following a complex protocol.
• Ability to navigate to remote areas using map, compass, and GPS.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our most important asset is our employees, and each person brings unique, different, and important contributions to the workplace and community we serve.

• 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.

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