Insect Survey Laborer

State of Oregon • Wilsonville, OR

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About The Position

Do you enjoy staying active and working outside? If so, you may be a good fit for our Insect Survey Laborer position. The Plant Protection & Conservation Program Area currently has several positions available. What you’ll be doing As an Insect Survey Laborer, your primary duties include placing, maintaining, and checking insect traps. Most of your day will be spent outdoors, driving and navigating with both paper and electronic maps, working in varying weather conditions, and walking up to eight miles per day. This role involves regular interaction with the public, including residents, landowners, and groundskeepers. You will knock on doors, leave door hangers to request permission for trap placement, maintain positive public relations, answer questions, and provide education about the Japanese beetle eradication project and other pest survey programs. You will be responsible for accurately tracking all traps and related information, including exact trap locations, service dates, removal dates, hosts surveyed, and any pest detection. Trap placement data will be entered using software on a state‑issued iPhone. Occasional overnight travel may be required to assist with trap placement throughout the territory or support another field office. The Insect Survey Laborer is a Temporary full-time position, that covers multiple areas within Washington, Marion County, and Union Counties. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancies. This is expected to start May 3rd, 2026, and the season is anticipated to conclude October 1st, 2026. For general program information about the Inspect Pest Prevention and Management program see our website Click here to view a description of this position.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in field data collection
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in dynamic field conditions
• Professional communication skills for engaging with landowners and the public
• Demonstrated ability to respectfully approach residences and obtain permission for trap placement
• Proficiency with smartphones, GPS units, and digital mapping applications
• Safe and responsible operation of state vehicles under varied driving and weather conditions
• Effective navigation and route‑planning capabilities
• Consistent adherence to established protocols, safety standards, and ethical conduct when representing the agency.

Responsibilities

• Placing, maintaining, and checking insect traps
• Driving and navigating with both paper and electronic maps
• Working in varying weather conditions
• Walking up to eight miles per day
• Regular interaction with the public, including residents, landowners, and groundskeepers
• Knocking on doors, leave door hangers to request permission for trap placement
• Maintaining positive public relations, answer questions, and provide education about the Japanese beetle eradication project and other pest survey programs
• Accurately tracking all traps and related information, including exact trap locations, service dates, removal dates, hosts surveyed, and any pest detection
• Entering trap placement data using software on a state‑issued iPhone
• Occasional overnight travel may be required to assist with trap placement throughout the territory or support another field office

Benefits

• The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.
• In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed