Biological Science Assistant (Life Cycle Monitoring Assistant)

Initial Posting Date:

05/09/2025

Application Deadline:

05/23/2025

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$3,429 - $4,023

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Biological Science Assistant (Life Cycle Monitoring Assistant)

Job Description:

Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

We are hiring for one permanent position located in Newport, Oregon.

Anticipated Start Date:   

July 1, 2025

What you will do:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide field work, principally in support of adult and smolt monitoring activities at Life Cycle Monitoring sites and coastwide stream habitat inventories and snorkel surveys. The projects’ major activities include monitoring upstream and downstream fish traps and conducting field surveys to assess the condition of stream habitat. The position will also be responsible for quality control of the information, writing summaries of sampling results, maintaining field gear and equipment, coordinating with ODFW district staff, and requesting permission from private landowners to access sample sites. We seek candidates who are comfortable working in remote areas.

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