Temporary Fisheries Technician
Job Posting for Temporary Fisheries Technician at Oregon State University
Temporary Fisheries Technician
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Lindsey Roberts at robelind@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Temporary Fisheries Technician
Appointment Type
Student Employee
Job Location
Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent
100
Appointment Basis
12
Pay Method
Hourly
Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate
$14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate
$21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Temporary Fisheries Technician for the Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University (OSU).
Seeking full time temporary technician for 10 weeks in late summer to assist data collection for Independence Valley speckled dace and other fish species in airidland wetlands in north central Nevada. The project, in collaboration with state and federal agencies, focuses on developing protocols, sample designs, and evaluating future monitoring techniques using traditional trapping methods and environmental DNA (eDNA).
Seeking full time temporary technician for 10 weeks in late summer to assist data collection for Independence Valley speckled dace and other fish species in airidland wetlands in north central Nevada. The project, in collaboration with state and federal agencies, focuses on developing protocols, sample designs, and evaluating future monitoring techniques using traditional trapping methods and environmental DNA (eDNA).
Position Duties
- Sampling airland wetland environment using Gee minnow traps and collecting eDNA samples.
- Identifying, handling, and tagging (i.e., fin clipping and VIE) sensitive species.
- Processing water for laboratory evaluation of eDNA.
- Efficiently and accurately entering field data into Excel.
- Maintaining sampling equipment.
- Driving long distances, working in remote locations, and adapting to harsh unpredictable weather conditions
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
- Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
- Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
- Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
- High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
- Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
- Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
- Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
- Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
- International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
Must possess a valid US drivers license
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
- Previous experience with field data collection, ideally with aquatic species research.
- Proficient in data entry and attention to detail for accurate record-keeping.
- Knowledge of fish identification.
- Ability to work collaboratively with state/federal agencies and as a team.
- Completed or pursuing a fish/wildlife sciences, ecological restoration, conservation, or other natural resource degree.
- Wilderness first aid and CPR training
- Ability to camp for up to 7 days at a time, work long hours, and be flexible.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Current sampling is scheduled for two 8 day trips distributed over August and September
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P11104SE
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
Anticipated Appointment End Date
07/22/2024
Posting Date
05/20/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
05/31/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Lindsey Roberts at robelind@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
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