Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Technician (Biological Science Assistant)

Initial Posting Date:

11/25/2025

Application Deadline:

12/02/2025

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$3,429 - $4,023

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Technician (Biological Science Assistant)

Job Description:

Hiring one seasonal position with anticipated duration of January 1, 2026 – June 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).

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 Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Technician (Biological Science Assistant) in Charleston, Oregon, you will assist the Shellfish Program / Harmful Algal Bloom Specialist with monitoring the spatial distribution, abundance, species composition, and condition of marine phytoplankton communities associated with Harmful Algal Blooms along the southern Oregon coast (Winchester Bay to Brookings). Duties include:

• Collect routine seawater samples for analysis of HABs and characterize phytoplankton communities

• Collect periodic samples of seawater and phytoplankton from nearshore marine waters and estuaries

• Assist with stock assessment, creel surveys, and other ongoing shellfish management activities

These monitoring activities will contribute to an early warning system to determine when harmful algal blooms are present in Oregon’s marine waters, and help verify in advance that they are producing marine biotoxins that contaminate seafood and pose a risk to human health.

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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Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum qualifications are not established for this position; however, we are seeking applicants with the following experience or skills. Preference for interviews may be given to candidates with these skills and background:

• Monitoring and data collection experience

• Data analysis experience

• At-sea sampling experience

• Teamwork and collaboration skills

• Anyone who has or is in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in biological/ecological sciences

APPLICATION DETAILS AND INSTRUCTIONS

• Questions about the positions? Please contact matthew.v.hunter@odfw.oregon.gov

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