Biological Science Assistant (Spawning Surveyor)

Initial Posting Date:

12/08/2025

Application Deadline:

12/22/2025

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$3,429 - $4,023

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Biological Science Assistant (Spawning Surveyor)

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.

Location: There is one full-time position located in Gold Beach, Oregon.  Housing is not provided for this position.

Anticipated Duration: 

February 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

(These are estimated dates. Length of season(s) may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project’s control).

What you will do:

You will conduct stream surveys in order to enumerate and collect biological data from spawning winter steelhead.  This project is necessary to monitor the health of south coast steelhead populations.

This position requires a Boater Education Card obtained through the Oregon State Marine Board. There are some exceptions to this (e.g., Coast Guard Boat Operator License or commercial fishing license). For further information, access the Web site at www.boatoregon.com. On your application, be sure to indicate in your job description if you have a card or a copy of your card can be attached. If the selected applicant does not possess a card, they must obtain it before completion of the trial service period as a condition of continued employment.

For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located here.

Questions about the positions? Please contact: Steve.J.Mazur@odfw.oregon.gov

What we are looking for:

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are not established for this position; however we are seeking applicants with the following related skills and experience (e.g., experience identifying adult salmonids, operating drift boats and kayaks in rivers and streams, conducting salmon and steelhead stream surveys in remote areas, conducting adult salmonid monitoring, communicating with members of the public, and keeping neat and precise field data) and who possess or are in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in biological/ecological sciences will be given preference for interviews.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce as we strive to represent and better serve our neighboring communities. Our most important asset is our employees, and each person brings unique, different, and important contributions to the workplace and community we serve. With Oregon’s changing demographics, a workforce that reflects this change will make us stronger and create an opportunity for better decision making.

Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a

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