Biological Science Assistant; Two Positions Charleston Shellfish Sampler and Commerc

Biological Science Assistant (Two Permanent Positions) Charleston Shellfish Sampler and Commercial Crab Sampler

Initial Posting Date: 02/09/2026
Final date to receive applications: 02/19/2026
Agency: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Salary Range: $3,515 - $4,124
Position Type: Employee

We especially encourage students, early career professionals, and anyone interested in a career in fish, wildlife, and natural resources to apply. Come learn and train with ODFW and help us fulfill our mission:
To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

Charleston Shellfish Sampler (Biological Science Assistant) – With the Marine Resources Program in Charleston, Oregon, you will provide assistance with sampling, monitoring, surveys, and research for multiple commercial and recreational shellfish fisheries. Duties include collecting, tabulating, and analyzing data on shellfish fisheries, shellfish resources, and estuary habitat. The position has frequent contact with shellfish commercial and recreational fishery participants and the public while collecting data.

This position requires a Boater Education Certificate obtained through the Oregon State Marine Board within sixty days of appointment.

For a full review of the CHARLESTON SHELLFISH SAMPLER position details, duties and working conditions, .

Commercial Crab Sampler (Biological Science Assistant) – You will collect and enter data from the commercial Dungeness crab fishery including vessel offloads (dockside sampling), onboard fishing vessels (at-sea sampling), derelict gear recovery trips, logbooks, and research, management, and monitoring projects. The position also serves as an agency liaison to commercial fishers and the public.

For a full review of the COMMERCIAL CRAB SAMPLER position details, duties and working conditions, .

• Field sampling experience
• At-sea experience
• Experience collecting and recording data from commercial or recreational fisheries
• Data entry experience
• Experience generating summaries, tables and charts for reports
• Experience conducting outreach and communicating with the public on natural resource topics
• Anyone who has or is in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in biological/ecological sciences

• Questions about the positions? Please contact kelly.c.corbettgon.gov or troy.v.buellgon.gov
• Your application helps determine your starting salary. Be sure it accurately and thoroughly reflects your skills, experience, and education even if you don’t believe it directly relates to the position. We cannot accept any additional application materials submitted after the Final date to receive applications.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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%.
• State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday account.
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• Reasonable accommodation 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 submission. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
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• If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at .

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