11/14/2024 11/21/2024 Department of Fish and Wildlife $3,218 - $3,776 Employee Biological Science Assistant – (Field Assistant)

• Operate juvenile fish traps
• Tag wild juvenile Chinook salmon and steelhead
• Survey juvenile fish populations
• Summarize and assist with analyzing data

• This position requires frequent long-distance travel to study sites.
• Considerable travel in all types of weather.
• Outside work in inclement weather in cold, swift streams.
• 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.
• May work weekends and long hours.
• Twenty percent of time spent in office during normal working hours.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively with ODFW, other government agencies, private landowners, and members of the public.

• Experience conducting field work under a variety of weather conditions
• Experience conducting fish surveys
• Experience operating rotary screw traps
• Experience identifying fish species
• Experience tagging fish
• Anyone who has or are in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in biological/ecological sciences.

• 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%.
• Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
• If any of the positions listed in your application are part time or seasonal, be sure to include the dates you worked (month and year).You may be disqualified if your experience listed in your resume, or the “Job History” section does not include information used to: 1) meet the minimum qualifications of the job and 2) back up your answers to the supplemental questions. Only those individuals who most closely match the requested skills will be invited to an interview.
• If you are using education to qualify, you will be required to provide a copy of your official or unofficial transcripts (online transcripts are acceptable) during the selection process that show your name, the name/address of the institution, coursework with passing grades, and degree conferred (including date). Transcripts and cover letters can be attached to your application in the Resume/CV/Cover Letter attachments field when you apply. Cover letters may not be reviewed unless it is stated as a requirement in the job posting.
• State of Oregon Employees, must apply through their employee

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• 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.
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• Finalists will be 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. Out-of-state finalists will be required to present a current certified driving record for review to be considered for the position. Be prepared to obtain as soon as possible. You are expected to provide the out-of-state certified driving record before an offer can be made.
• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
• If you are having trouble applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503.947.6051.
• Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.
• Veterans: If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans' preference points will be added to your score. For more information on veterans' preference points visit

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