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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A Resume
- A Cover Letter
- A List of References
For additional information please contact: Cristina Eisenberg at cristina.eisenberg@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 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.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Forest Ecosystems & Society Research
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 two part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week during academic terms and up to 40 hours per week during academic breaks) Forest Ecosystems & Society Research position for the College of Forestry at Oregon State University (OSU).
This position exists to support the project PI and Co-PIs, and graduate students on the BLM Pacific Northwest Tribal Conservation Corps Pilot Project for Seeds of Success by collecting botany data including plant vouchers, soil data and soil samples, pollinator eDNA data, and seeds.
Position Duties
- Assist with fieldwork data collection, with a primary focus on soil science.
- Help collect Assessment Inventorying and Monitoring (AIM) data per BLM protocols by establishing plots on BLM and Tribal lands
- Collect soil data (soil horizon characterization) and other related data in a soil pit in each established plot
- Collect aggregated soil samples and SOS collections as needed
- Secure soil samples and store in an appropriate manner, so as to not degrade samples
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
- Ability to help maintain a safe work environment while in the field
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong attention to details
- Strong ability to follow instructions well
- Cultural humility
- Awareness of the need to honor and respect Indigenous Knowledge
- Emerging leadership and management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity
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
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
- Prior experience working in Tribal communities
- Experience collecting botany, pollinator, seed, and/or soils data in the field
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
The field seasons (June-August) has an 8am to 5pm., M-F, 40 hr./week work schedule.
Fieldwork will require extended periods of standing, traversing uneven/rugged terrain, lifting up to 40 pounds., and working in heat (e.g. 90-105 degrees F)
Because up to 40 hours of work is performed during the summer term break, it is strongly preferred that student employees be enrolled in classes during spring term and have intentions of enrolling or be enrolled for fall term of 2024, or will be newly enrolled in the fall term of 2024
Fieldwork will require extended periods of standing, traversing uneven/rugged terrain, lifting up to 40 pounds., and working in heat (e.g. 90-105 degrees F)
Because up to 40 hours of work is performed during the summer term break, it is strongly preferred that student employees be enrolled in classes during spring term and have intentions of enrolling or be enrolled for fall term of 2024, or will be newly enrolled in the fall term of 2024
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P10655SE
Number of Vacancies
2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
06/14/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
08/31/2024
Posting Date
01/23/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
07/03/2024
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:
- A Resume
- A Cover Letter
- A List of References
For additional information please contact: Cristina Eisenberg at cristina.eisenberg@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 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.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
