Fisheries Technician (Biological Science Assistant)

State of Oregon

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About The Position

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES! Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! As a Fisheries Technician (Biological Science Assistant) for the Eastern Oregon Fish Research Program (EOFR) in John Day, Oregon, you will conduct field sampling, laboratory analysis, and data collection activities needed to carry out life history and natural production studies of salmon and steelhead and their habitats in Northeast Oregon. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. For a full review of the position details, duties and working conditions, click here. Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

Nice To Haves

• Monitoring and data collection experience
• Data entry experience
• Natural resources survey experience
• Anyone who has or is in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in biological/ecological sciences

Responsibilities

• Use rotary screw traps, seining, snorkeling, and electrofishing to locate and collect juvenile salmon from streams
• Follow protocols to record fish and habitat data manually and digitally
• Measure lengths and weights of juvenile salmon using computerized data collection equipment
• Tag juvenile salmon and steelhead with passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags
• Operate drift boats and jet sleds on flowing water
• Walk streams to estimate redd and adult salmon and steelhead numbers
• Photograph and age scale samples from juvenile and adult salmonids
• Sample adult carcasses, measure length, collect scales, determine sex, and assess egg retention
• Conduct habitat surveys in streams
• Maintain, repair, and order field and sampling equipment

Benefits

• 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
• Live, work and play in John Day, Oregon

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees