Fisheries Technician (Biological Science Assistant)
State of Oregon•John Day, OR
•$3,515 - $4,124•Onsite
About The Position
Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations. We are hiring for two full-time, seasonal positions located in John Day, Oregon. In this position, you will conduct field sampling, laboratory analysis, and data collection activities necessary to carry out life history and natural production studies of salmon and steelhead and their habitats in Northeast Oregon.
Requirements
- Must obtain a Boater Education Card within the first 30 days of hire (if not currently possessed).
- Monitoring and data collection experience
- Data entry experience
- Natural resources survey experience
- Driving is required for this position.
- Complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
- Participates in E-Verify.
Nice To Haves
- Anyone who has or is in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in biological/ecological sciences
Responsibilities
- Conduct habitat surveys of streams and riparian areas
- Survey juvenile fish populations
- Capture and tag juvenile Chinook salmon and steelhead
- Enter and assist with data analyses
Benefits
- 11 paid holidays a year
- competitive benefits package
- Advancement and learning opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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