Project Assistant, Fisheries Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 1)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hiring one permanent, full-time Project Assistant, Fisheries Biologist in John Day, Oregon. The role supports the agency’s mission to protect and enhance Oregon’s fish and wildlife and their habitats. Working closely with the Assistant Project Leader, the employee will coordinate field operations, provide technical guidance and training to technicians, and manage biological data for life history and natural production studies of salmon and steelhead in Northeast Oregon. The position requires driving and operation of field sampling equipment and watercraft. The successful candidate must have, or be able to obtain within six months of hire, a Boater Education Card.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following minimum qualification options: three years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program; or a bachelor’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely related bachelor’s degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework.
- Have or be able to obtain a Boater Education Card within six months of hire.
- Be able to drive; driving is required for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience collecting biological data.
- Experience operating rotary screw traps.
- Data management experience.
- Experience with snorkeling and electrofishing.
- Boating experience; training will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Use rotary screw traps, seining, snorkeling, and electrofishing to locate and collect juvenile salmon in streams throughout Northeast Oregon.
- Tag juvenile salmon and steelhead with passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags and collect biological data.
- Train technicians in field collection techniques and methods.
- Follow, develop, and improve field protocols and sampling methods.
- Enter data into computer databases.
- Manage spreadsheet, database, and GIS models for data analysis.
- Tabulate and summarize data in formats suitable for written and oral presentations.
- Assist in writing draft sections of annual reports.
- Assist the project leader in preparing presentation slides and graphics.
- Purchase and maintain field sampling equipment.
- Operate drift boats and jet sleds.
Benefits
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- A competitive benefits package.
- Advancement and learning opportunities to help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
