Job Announcements

Open Date: January 12, 2009
Closing Date: Until all positions are filled
Classification: Experimental Biology Aide (no formal class or announcement number) - 26 positions

Salary Range: $1,979 monthly
Medical, dental, and life plans available
Locations: Roseburg, Coos Bay, Central Point, Baker City
Duration: June 15 - September 17, 2009

Job Description: The employees in these positions will be conducting stream habitat surveys and sampling fish populations in streams. Duties include:
             * Describing channel morphology, riparian, and instream characteristics.
             * Assessing distribution and abundance of fish and amphibians.
             * Keeping accurate and clear data records.
             * Hiking into and along streams daily.
             * Working in hot, cold, rainy weather or in rough terrain.
             * Camping or backpacking in remote areas.
             * Communicating with the public to gain access to private land and to explain our activities.

More information on the Aquatic Inventories Project may be obtained at the following: http://oregonstate.edu/Dept/ODFW/freshwater/inventory/index.htm

Experience in fish sampling and habitat surveys is preferred, but standardized training will be provided. Training will be conducted the first week of employment (June 15 - June 19) and is MANDATORY.  Employees must be self-motivated, willing to work under a variety of conditions, and responsible for the quality of data collected. Candidates with related field experience and a college background in a natural resource field such as fish and wildlife, biology, or geology will be given preference for interviews.

Applicants must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will heck driving records for in-state finalists.  Out-of-state finalists will be required to present a current driving record for review.

Contact: Kim Jones, phone: (541) 757-4263 x260 or email: kim.jones@oregonstate.edu

Please email, fax (541-757-4102), or mail your application (state of Oregon PD-100) immediately to: Aquatic Inventories Project Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 28655 Highway 34 Corvallis, OR 97333
Link to state of Oregon PD-100 - http://www.oregon.gov/DAS/STJOBS/stjobsapplication.shtml

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form (PD100), you may call the Fish and Wildlife Human Resources office at (503) 947- 6051 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM. Individual selected for interviews will be notified and scheduled for phone or in-person interviews in early April. Accommodations for interviews will be provided to individuals with disabilities upon request.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.