Job Announcements
SUMMER JOBS 2009
AQUATIC INVENTORIES PROJECT
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:
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Describing channel morphology, riparian, and instream characteristics.
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Assessing distribution and abundance of fish and amphibians.
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Keeping accurate and clear data records.
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Hiking into and along streams daily.
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Working in hot, cold, rainy weather or in rough terrain.
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Camping or backpacking in remote areas.
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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.