Seasonal Fisheries Employment Opportunity Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) Classification: Experimental Biology Aide - 5 Positions (Classification #C3769 there is no announcement number for this recruitment) Salary Range: $1,831 $2,500 per month (Commensurate with experience) Location: Charleston, Oregon Duration: Three positions - 12 months (April 1, 2008 March 31, 2009) (possible extension) Two positions 8 months ((March 1, 2008 October 31, 2008) (possible extension) Job Description: These positions combined form a team of samplers to support a new field-based effort to assess estuarine shellfish populations and habitats primarily in Coos Bay; however, there may be some travel to other estuaries. Work includes: · Intertidal and subtidal (using SCUBA) surveys of estuarine shellfish populations · Field sampling to characterize estuarine habitats · Collecting biological data on samples (e.g. species composition, length, age, etc.) · Excellent data recording and management, including data entry · Maintaining equipment (e.g. boats, dive gear, field sampling equipment, etc.) · Participation in literature review, data analysis, report writing, using charts and mapping; Requirements: Must be willing to work long hours in the field in estuarine habitats; this position requires a flexible work schedule that will vary in the number of hours worked each day (but not necessarily every day), and a work schedule in which the starting and stopping times vary each day (but not necessarily every day) · Must have valid driver license and an acceptable driving record · Must have or obtain SCUBA certification and use this skill in estuarine conditions · Must have or obtain an Oregon Boater Education card (For more information about mandatory boater education in Oregon, please see the Oregon State Marine Board website at www.boatoregon.com) · Minimum qualifications are not established for this position, however, priority may be given to applicants with one or more of the following skills: o Field experience in aquatic environments o Small boat handling/maintenance/operation o Research diving o Experimental design and gear preparation o Data management, statistical analysis, GIS mapping o Degree in biological or marine sciences o CPR and First Aid training To Apply: Mail or FAX a completed State of Oregon Employment Application form (PD100) by Friday, February 22, 2008 to:
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Attn: Caren Braby PO Box 5003 Charleston, Oregon, 97420 Phone: 541-888-5515 FAX: 541-888-6860 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] INTERVIEWS will be scheduled for those applicants who appear to be best suited, based upon an evaluation of their education, experience, and training and its relevance to this position. Depending on interest, applications may or may not be accepted after February 22, 2008. State of Oregon application forms can be obtained from the State¹s Jobs Page at www.oregonjobs.org. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security¹s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODFW is unable to support VISA sponsorships. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form (PD100), you may call the ODFW human resources office at (503) 947-6051 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Caren E. Braby, PhD Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife 63357 Boat Basin Road P.O. Box 5003 Charleston, OR 97420 (541) 888-5515
