Project Assistant (Biological Science Assistant)

Initial Posting Date:

04/07/2026

Application Deadline:

04/14/2026

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$3,515 - $4,124

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Project Assistant (Biological Science Assistant)

Job Description:

Hiring two seasonal positions with anticipated duration of June 15, 2026 – September 18, 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).

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES!

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!  We especially encourage students, early career professionals, and anyone interested in a career in fish, wildlife, and natural resources, to apply! Come learn and train with ODFW and help us fulfill our mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

As a Project Assistant (Biological Science Assistant) in Wizard Falls Hatchery, in Camp Sherman, Oregon, you assist in the implementation of the statewide inventory project to provide quantitative assessments of habitat in streams and standing waters and information on species composition, distribution, and abundance of fish in streams.  Some of the duties will include:

• Describing channel morphology and instream habitat characteristics

• Assessing distribution and abundance of juvenile fish

• Locating site with a map, compass and global positioning system (GPS)

• Keeping accurate and clear data records

• Hiking into and along streams daily. (Walk 0.75 – 1.5 miles of stream daily 4 days/week)

• Working in hot, cold, rainy weather and over rough terrain

• Communicating with the public to explain monitoring activities

• Working on a two-person crew on streams within a specific geographic area

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

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