Fisheries Technician - Graduate Project Assistant

Position Information

This recruitment will be used to fill one hourlyGraduate Project Assistant position with Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University (OSU).
We are seeking to hire an enthusiastic Fisheries Technician to assist a master's student at Oregon State University with juvenile Chinook Salmon sampling in the Grande Ronde watershed near La Grande, Oregon. The project focuses on juvenile Chinook dispersal patterns based on spawning location, riverscape conditions, and restoration efforts in Catherine Creek. A primary focus of the project and the Fish Behaviorscapes Lab (FBL) is investigating differences between hatchery and natural origin fish. The technician can expect to learn standard fish sampling techniques and field research methods.
This project will require communication and coordination with federal, state, and tribal agencies. We are seeking technicians who are eager to learn more about freshwater ecology and fisheries management. The technician may be required to assist in other areas of the lab, including field work and office work. The technician may be required to assist in other areas of the lab, including lab work and office work.

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

*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.

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.

The technician will be required to work 40 hours a week for the entirety of the field season (estimated June 17 - September 1) and should expect unusual work schedules that may include weekends, early mornings, or evenings. Housing will be provided while in La Grande, OR; technician must be willing to share room (possibly co-ed) and living accommodations with other field personnel. Food will not be provided but there is a grocery store nearby and a shared kitchen to prepare food. Field crews will commute to and from field sites daily using a vehicle provided by the project. Field sites are remote, so technician must be comfortable working out of cell phone service. Applicants must follow project safety and check-in/check-out protocols; crews will have Garmin inReach devices when in the field.
Applicants should be prepared to work in a range of weather conditions from cold rain to extreme summer heat. Crews may be exposed to biting/stinging insects, irritating vegetation, and wildlife encounters. Hiking in streams requires the ability to walk on slippery, uneven surfaces and climb over large in-stream structures. Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs., carry heavy field gear long distances, and be comfortable wearing waders 8+ hours a day. Sampling will include capturing, anesthetizing, measuring, and tagging fish, therefore technicians should be comfortable handing live animals. All field sampling materials and gear will be provided by the project. 

In addition to field work sampling in La Grande, OR, the technician may spend periods of time while not in the field working in Corvallis assisting lab members and personnel with tasks related to fisheries research and management. These tasks may include research or lab work for graduate student projects and assisting the lab manager and PI with office tasks.

Posting Detail Information

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A 1-2 page Resume/Vita

2. A one page cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
3. Contact information for 2 references (e-mail and phone number)

For additional information please contact: Kayla Kelly at kayla.kelley@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.