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Form of work
SalaryInitial Posting Date:
01/29/2024Application Deadline:
02/11/2024Agency:
Department of AgricultureSalary Range:
$3,006 - $3,776Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
(NB) Laborer (Botanical Field Assistant)Job Description:
Would you like the opportunity to work with exciting employees in the Plant Program Area - Native Plant Conservation Program? If so, the Plant Protection and Conservation Program area is currently recruiting for a Laborer (Botanical Field Assistant).
As a Laborer (Botanical Field Assistant) you will focus on botanical, ecological and experimental data collection at field-based project sites across Oregon. Work will include surveying, monitoring and collection of rare and native plants. Employees will record field observations, methods and project progress, and will enter field collected data and perform basic analysis. The position requires regular coordination with program staff and occasional assistance with greenhouse projects and operations.
Our Laborer (Botanical Field Assistant) will be a temporary full-time position and will not exceed six months or 1,040 hours. This position is expected to begin late-March and end by September 30, 2024. This position is stationed in Salem, Oregon, and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
We, at Oregon Department of Agriculture (
ODA
), ensure healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. As a member of the ODA team, you will be helping to protect Oregon's agricultural industries and natural environment from harmful plant pests, diseases, and noxious weeds. This program is an important component in the agency mission to serve the changing needs of Oregon's diverse agricultural and food sectors to maintain and enhance a healthy natural resource base and strong economy in rural and urban communities across the state.Click here to view a full description of this position.
Working conditions
- Work will occur outdoors in all types of weather and requires walking, standing, bending, and stooping for extended periods on steep or uneven terrain in remote areas. Work will require driving long distances and include overnight travel. Employees will occasionally be exposed to dust, fumes, noise, and unpleasant variation in temperature. Work requires lifting and carrying heavy objects and working with or around chemicals.
What’s in it for you
The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent
medical, vision and dental
coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. More information is available from the Public Employees Benefit Board
.This is what you need to qualify
- Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire
- Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
A resume is required to be attached with your application.
Desired Attributes:
Priority consideration will be given to candidates with-
- Bachelor’s degree or college coursework in botany, plant physiology, natural resources or a related ecological discipline.
- Experience with Botanical Field work, data collection and use of dichotomous keys
- Familiarity with flora of the Pacific Northwest
Projected Recruitment Timeline
- Recruitment Closes: February 11, 20024
- 1st Round of Interviews: February 20 thru February 22, 2024
- 2nd Round of Interviews: TBD or if necessary
- Anticipated Start Date: March 18, 2024
- *These dates are approximate and may change. *
How to apply:
Required: Attach a resume to your application. Demonstrate how you meet the qualifications and requested skills in your application. Applications without the requested document attached will not move forward in the recruitment process.
What’s in it for you
The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent
medical, vision and dental
coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. More information is available from the Public Employees Benefit Board
.Additional Information:
- Current state employees, please apply through your employee Workday account.
- Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.
- Please review theClassification and Compensationpage for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process followingpay equity. Prior to making a job offer, an internal pay equity assessment will be completed. The successful candidate’s professional experience and education will be compared to the state employee workforce performing work of a comparable character to determine appropriate placement in the salary range. Candidates new to state service typically receive a salary within the first half of the salary range.
NOTE: Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the
Pay Equity Project
homepage.United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I-9
acceptable documents
(See page 3) for employment verification.Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about the recruitment or need an accommodation for the recruitment process, please contact Lee Whiting at
lee.whiting@oda.oregon.gov
or call 503-986-4585.
