I run a research program on shellfish population assessment and estuarine
habitats in Oregon estuaries for the Oregon Department of Fish and
Wildlife. The attached announcement is for 4 seasonal sampler positions to
help with detailed bay clam populations (cockles, littlenecks, butters,
gapers) in Tillamook Bay, Oregon. This positions last from 6-12 months and
are renewable. For details, contact me (info below). For more info on the
position see http://www.dfw.state.or.us/hr/docs/jobs/032610.pdf and
appended text below; for more info on the shellfish group at ODFW see
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/shellfish/ ; for details on our shellfish
assessments, see the description of a previous project in Coos Bay, OR:
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/shellfish/Seacor/index.asp.
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Anthony F. D'Andrea, Ph.D.
Project Leader
Shellfish and Estuarine Habitat Assessment
ODFW Marine Resources Program
2040 SE Marine Science Drive
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: 541-867-7701 ext 238
Field Cell : 541-961-9596
email : [email protected]
Seasonal Fisheries Employment Opportunity
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)
Classification: Experimental Biology Aide - 4 Positions
Salary Range: $1,979 – $2,052 per month (Commensurate with experience)
Location: Newport and Tillamook, Oregon
Duration: One position – 12 months (starting April 1, 2010), Newport
One position – 6 months (starting May 1, 2010), Newport
One position – 6 months (starting June 1, 2010), Newport
One position – 6 months (starting April 1, 2010), Tillamook
Job Description: These positions combine to form a 6 person team of
samplers that support a field based project to assess estuarine shellfish
populations and habitats primarily in Tillamook Bay, with additional
travel to other estuaries. Work includes:
�h Intertidal surveys of estuarine shellfish populations
�h Field sampling to characterize estuarine habitats
�h Collecting biological data on samples (e.g. species composition,
length, age, etc.)
�h Data recording and management, including data entry
�h Equipment maintenance (e.g. boats, field sampling equipment, etc.)
�h Participation in literature review, data analysis, report writing,
Requirements:
�h 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)
�h Must have valid driver license and an acceptable driving record
�h 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)
�h Minimum qualifications are not established for this position, however,
priority may be given to applicants with one or more of the following
skills:
o Degree in biological or marine sciences
o Field experience in aquatic environments, especially remote
locations
o Small boat handling/maintenance/operation
o Familiarity or experience with GIS mapping
o Experimental design and gear preparation
o Data management and statistical analysis
o CPR and First Aid training
To Apply: Mail or FAX a completed State of Oregon Employment Application
form (PD100)and a resume by April 9, 2010 to:
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Attn: Anthony D’Andrea
2040 SE Marine Sciences Drive
Newport, Oregon, 97365
Phone: 541-867-7701 ext. 238
FAX: 541-867-7706
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. Review of applications will
begin on March 29, 2010 and continue until suitable candidates are
identified.
State of Oregon application forms (PD100) can be obtained from the State’s
Jobs Page at www.oregonjobs.org.
