Lower Rogue Seining (Biological Science Assistant)

State of Oregon•Gold Beach, OR

5d•$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. There are three, seasonal, full-time positions located in Gold Beach, Oregon. Housing is not provided for these positions. Anticipated Duration: July 20, 2026 – October 31, 2026 (These are estimated dates. Length of season(s) may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project’s control).

Requirements

Must possess or obtain a Boater Education Card through the Oregon State Marine Board (exceptions include Coast Guard Boat Operator License or commercial fishing license).
If the selected applicant does not possess a card, they must obtain it before completion of the trial service period as a condition of continued employment.
Finalists are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check.
Driving is required for this position.
Applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
ODFW participates in E-Verify.
ODFW is not able to support VISA sponsorships.

Nice To Haves

Experience identifying adult salmonids
Experience operating jet or propeller driven boats
Experience conducting salmon and steelhead stream surveys in remote areas
Fish hatchery experience
Experience communicating with members of the public
Experience keeping neat and precise field data
Possess or be in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in biological/ecological sciences

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of a 4-person crew for the lower Rogue River/Huntley Park Seining Project.
Drive and trailer a large seining boat.
Set and pull in a 300 foot beach seine.
Wear waders and walk over gravel bars.
Handle fish that may weigh up to 50 pounds.
Collect and record the species, sex, fish length, and scale samples from captured fish.
Operate rotary smolt trap and perform data analysis.
Conduct juvenile salmonid snorkel surveys.
Perform angler creel surveys.
Work with local ODFW STEP and state hatchery.
Conduct estuary seining.
Perform fish presence/absence surveys.